Batch & Furnace Manager

About the Position

We are seeking a Batch & Furnace Manager for our glass manufacturing operations in Toano, VA. The ideal candidate will oversee furnace and batch house operations, ensuring quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with the Production and Quality Managers to produce glass containers while continuously improving levels of quality and efficiency.
• Supervise salary and hourly personnel engaged in all phases of plant's batch and furnace operation.
• Manage incoming raw materials and glass formulas.

Requirements

• Glass Furnace Operations and large-scale glass melting operations experience
• 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

• Glass Furnace Operations and large-scale glass melting operations experience is REQUIRED
• HS Diploma or GED is required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Ceramic, Chemical, Materials Science, or related Engineering field preferred
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and strong interpersonal skills at all levels of the organization.

We Offer

• Salary Range: Between $95,000 - $120,000 per year, with a possible 12% quarterly incentive bonus.
• 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

About the Company

About O-I

Remember the last time you opened a bottle of champagne? A cold beer after a hard day’s work or a bottle of sparkling mineral water to quench your thirst? Well, it was probably made by us. We are O-I and we love that we make more glass containers than anyone in the world.

O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.

Why do you want to apply? Since 1980 the O-I Plant in Toano has been a well-respected employer in the community. Offering above average compensation and excellent benefits. It boasts a multi-cultural workforce and combines strong leadership with a collaborative union environment. Furthermore, O-I fosters an inclusive atmosphere with opportunity for growth and advancement. Toano, VA is close to major Historic Triangle attractions such as Colonial Williamsburg, and the Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA theme parks.

Job Location

Location: Toano, United States

Work Location Type: On-site

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

O-I is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

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