Float Glass Process Tech Lead

Pittsburgh Glass Works; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitro Architectural Glass, the leading manufacturer of architectural and automotive glass in North America, seeks a Supervisor of Technical Services for the Tank Department in Wichita Falls. This role provides day-to-day technical leadership to maximize glass quality, production speeds and yields, while ensuring cost-effective operations.

The incumbent oversees batching, melting, forming, annealing and utilities, and leads plant-wide initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must hold a B.S. degree in ceramic or chemical engineering and have strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Minimum 5 years of production or process engineering experience in a float glass environment.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage technical projects.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical leadership to maximize quality, speed, yields and efficiency in Tank operations.
• Oversee maintenance and reliability of building utilities systems and float batching, melting, forming and annealing processes.
• Coordinate and direct production activities of batch plant, tanks, baths and lehrs.
• Review unit production and quality reports and take corrective actions as needed.
• Stay current with process technology improvements and collaborate with Vitro Research and other Tank facilities.
• Assist in scheduling manpower and implement a robust training and safety program.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Education

BS in Ceramic or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Vitro Architectural Glass, the leading manufacturer of architectural and automotive glass in North America, seeks a Supervisor of Technical Services for the Tank Department in Wichita Falls. This role provides day-to-day technical leadership to maximize glass quality, production speeds and yields, while ensuring cost-effective operations.

The incumbent oversees batching, melting, forming, annealing and utilities, and leads plant-wide initiatives.