Batch Furnace Manager

O-I; Brockport (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Health coverage

Wellness program

HSA incentive

Group life insurance

AD&D insurance

Voluntary life

Disability insurance

Paid sick time

Parental leave

401(k)

Job summary

O-I is seeking a Batch & Furnace Manager for its glass manufacturing operations in the United States. The role oversees furnace and batch house activities, driving quality and efficiency improvements across the plant.

Responsibilities include supervising salary and hourly staff, coordinating maintenance, and managing raw materials and glass formulas to ensure smooth production and cost control.

Qualifications

• Glass furnace operations and large-scale glass melting experience required.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and strong interpersonal skills at all levels of the organization.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred; HS Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Production and Quality Managers to produce glass containers while improving quality and efficiency.
• Supervise salary and hourly personnel across batch and furnace operations.
• Manage incoming raw materials and glass formulas.

Skills

Glass furnace operations

Team supervision

Lean manufacturing

Maintenance planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Ceramic/ Chemical/ Materials Science or related engineering

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

The Batch & Furnace Manager (Glass Manufacturing) is responsible for furnace and batch house operations, including environmental controls and maintenance. Ensuring effective management of the departments labor, equipment, maintenance, and expense budgets.

The Batch & Furnace Manager will:

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

The Batch & Furnace Manager should have:

• Glass furnace operation and large scale glass melting operations experience
• Experience supervising employees, planning work schedules and directing assignments.
• The ability to plan and coordinate all preventive maintenance activities.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

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

Additional Information

What we offer at O-I:

Salary Range: 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.

O-I offers a very generous benefit package – some of the highlights are:

• 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

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

O-I is an Equal Opportunity and Affidavitive 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.

Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing [e-mail].