Batch and Furnace Supervisor

Job Code Reference: GRJ0180

Org Structure One Up: Batch and Furnace Manager

Direct Reports: Batch House and Furnace (and Cullet Handlers) Hourly Employees

 

Role description:

The Batch and Furnace Supervisor is responsible for the operation of the furnace and batch mixing facilities under the direction of the Batch and Furnace Manager. This role is responsible in the organization and direction of the Batch and Furnace department ensuring consistent quality glass through the most efficient use of energy and equipment. 

 

Responsibilities:

Supervise and direct department employees Perform administrative duties necessary for the effective management of the department including the selection and development of employees, salary and budget administration, labor relations cost control, and monitoring of department performance Maintain timely and accurate reporting Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment consistent with company’s policies and procedures while striving for zero accidents Assist with the development and training of standard operating procedures, polices, and quality standards utilized in glass melting, refining and batch, and cullet operations Monitor and direct furnace operation to maintain batch melt quality in conjunction with allowable emissions Assist the environmental compliance department in the collection and reporting of emissions data and responding to regulatory agency requests Order raw material and tracks raw material shipments Provide back-up support during absences of the Batch and Furnace Manager Comply with environmental and food safety standards as set forth in plant policies and programs within the departmental responsibilities

 

Minimum skills / qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent Previous exposure to furnace operations and large-scale melting operations Must be able to work occasionally on weekends and holidays Must be able to be on-call in case of furnace issues at the plant Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Must be able to travel up to 10%

 

Preferred skills / qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field Previous supervisory experience in a union environment Prior experience with raw material manufacturing Prior experience in a glass manufacturing environment

About Ardagh Group
Ardagh Glass Packaging is a global leader in glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world’s leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then, we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 20,000 people with revenues of over $9 billion.

Today we have a presence across Europe, Africa, and North America.

Did you know that Ardagh produce many of the beverage cans and bottles you drink your favorite beverages from? Did you know we produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality? Did you know we produce more than 160 million containers per day?

 

Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and have a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact while remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible. We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated. Here at Ardagh, we offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team, you’ll enjoy the journey!
 
Benefits Offered:

Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans  Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)  Life insurance   401(k) retirement plan with company match Paid holidays and vacation  Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)  Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  Apprenticeship programs Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups

 

Ardagh Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local law.
 
Ardagh Group complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Contact Kelly Molloy (kelly.molloy@ardaghgroup.com) if a reasonable accommodation is needed.