Batch & Furnace Operations Lead — Safety & Efficiency

ArdaghGroup; Henderson (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental and vis

401(k) retirement plan with company 匹

Paid holidays and vacation

STD/LTD disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Apprenticeship programs

Professional and personal development

Job summary

Ardagh Group is seeking a Batch and Furnace Manager in Henderson, NC to oversee furnace, batch house, and raw material operations while driving safety, quality, and efficiency. You will manage labor, equipment, and expenses, coordinating with production and quality teams to meet targets.

The role requires 3+ years in furnace operations and leadership, with a high school diploma; a engineering degree is preferred. Travel up to 10% and on-call readiness are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of furnace operations and large-scale melting experience.
• Three (3) years in a leadership role in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to work weekends/holidays.
• Must be on-call for furnace issues.
• Up to 10% travel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and environmental compliance.
• Partner with Production and Quality Managers to produce glass containers with quality and efficiency.
• Supervise salary and hourly personnel in batch and furnace operations.
• Perform administrative duties for department management including hiring, salary and budget administration, labor relations, cost control, and performance monitoring.
• Maintain timely and accurate reporting.
• Manage raw material orders and receiving slips to accounting.
• Report furnace or equipment issues to furnace operations team.
• Conduct periodic inspections of department systems and equipment; take action as needed.
• Direct department preventative maintenance program.

Skills

Leadership experience

Safety compliance

Furnace operations

Operations management

MS Office

On-call availability

Travel availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Preventive maintenance software

Job description

Ardagh Group is seeking a Batch and Furnace Manager in Henderson, NC to oversee furnace, batch house, and raw material operations while driving safety, quality, and efficiency. You will manage labor, equipment, and expenses, coordinating with production and quality teams to meet targets.

The role requires 3+ years in furnace operations and leadership, with a high school diploma; a engineering degree is preferred. Travel up to 10% and on-call readiness are expected.