Batch & Furnace Manager
O‑I is the world’s leading glass container manufacturer, producing glass for beer, wine, spirits, food, non‑alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. The Toano, VA plant has been a respected community employer since 1980, offering above‑average compensation, generous benefits, a multicultural workforce, strong leadership, a collaborative union environment, and opportunities for growth and advancement.
About the role
The Glass Manufacturing Batch & Furnace Manager is responsible for furnace and batch‑house operations, including environmental controls and maintenance. This role manages labor, equipment, maintenance, and expense budgets, and works in partnership with Production and Quality Managers to produce glass containers while continuously improving quality and efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Supervise salary and hourly personnel engaged in all phases of the plant’s batch and furnace operation.
- Manage incoming raw materials and glass formulas.
- Oversee furnace and batch‑house operations, ensuring proper environmental controls and maintenance.
- Ensure effective management of labor, equipment, maintenance, and expense budgets.
- Partner with Production and Quality Managers to meet production targets and drive continuous improvement in quality and efficiency.
Requirements
- Extensive glass furnace operation and large‑scale glass melting experience (required).
- Experience supervising employees, planning work schedules and directing assignments.
- Ability to plan and coordinate all preventive maintenance activities.
- Lean manufacturing and continuous‑improvement experience.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED (required).
- Bachelor’s degree in Ceramic, Chemical, Materials Science, or a related engineering field (preferred).
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and strong interpersonal skills at all organizational levels.
Skills
- Lean manufacturing and continuous‑improvement methodologies.
- Preventive maintenance planning and coordination.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership communication.
- Technical knowledge of glass furnace and batch‑house processes.
Pay
The expected salary range for this position is $95,000 – $120,000, plus a possible 12% quarterly incentive bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based on candidate experience and other job‑related factors permitted by law.
Benefits
- Vacation time and paid holidays
- Health, dental, prescription, and vision care coverage
- Generous insurance discounts and participation in a company wellness program
- Wellness incentive (earn money for HSA or HRA)
- Group life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, voluntary employee and dependent life insurance
- Weekly disability insurance
- Paid sick time
- Parental leave benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plans with defined contributions