Batch & Furnace Manager

About the role

The Batch & Furnace Manager (Glass Manufacturing) oversees furnace and batch house operations, ensuring effective management of labor, equipment, maintenance, and budgeting. This role collaborates with the Production and Quality Managers to maintain high-quality glass container production while promoting continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage furnace and batch house operations, including environmental controls and maintenance
• Ensure effective management of labor, equipment, maintenance, and expense budgets
• Work in partnership with the Production and Quality Managers to produce glass containers
• Supervise salary and hourly personnel engaged in all phases of plant's batch and furnace operation
• Manage incoming raw materials and glass formulas

Requirements

• Experience in glass furnace operation and large-scale glass melting operations
• Experience supervising employees, planning work schedules, and directing assignments
• Ability to plan and coordinate all preventive maintenance activities
• Lear manufacturing and continuous improvement experience

Qualifications

• Required: Glass furnace operation and large-scale glass melting operations experience
• Prioritizes safety and quality in all operations
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Ceramic, Chemical, Materials Science or related Engineering field
• High School Diploma or GED

Skills

• Strong leadership abilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Benefits

O-I offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Vacation time and paid holidays
• Health, dental, prescription and vision care coverage
• Generous insurance discounts with participation in Company wellness program
• Wellness incentive where you can earn money for your 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 saving plans with defined contributions

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is between $80,000 - $110,000 and includes a possible 12% quarterly incentive bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based upon candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Schedule

Full-time position.