Supervisor, Tech Srvs

Key Responsibilities

• Daily technical support to maximize quality, speeds and yields and ensure the continued innovation and development of operational machinery to maximize production operations.
• Inspection of tank processes and equipment to assure continued operational efficiency and keep the Float Process Manager advised of technical phases of the Tank operation.
• Cook up and direct production activities of the batch plant, tanks, baths, and lehrs.
• Review and analyze the various unit production and quality reports and takes corrective action as necessary.
• Keep abreast of technological improvements to the process through contact with Vitro Research and other Vitro Tank facilities, exercises engineering skills and basic knowledge of the process and related equipment to determine those areas of least efficient operation and those most penalizing to quality.
• Help coordinate scheduling of manpower within the assigned area and administer a positive training and safety program to assure maximum performance.

Requirements

• Must have a B.S. degree in ceramic or chemical engineering and a minimum of 5 years in production or process engineering.
• Extensive hands-on knowledge of the float glass process, including batching, melting, forming, and annealing.
• Must have demonstrated leadership, judgement, administrative ability, and have experience in making decisions in rapidly changing conditions.
• Proven ability to manage technical projects and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.