Glass Tempering Process Lead

ODL; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ODL in Zeeland, MI is seeking a Tempering Process Technician to oversee the glass tempering line, including cutting, seaming, and furnace operations. You will plan and direct daily activities to meet production while safeguarding safety, quality, and equipment standards.

You will train operators, monitor schedules and data, coordinate with Planning, and drive continuous improvement through Lean practices. This role requires hands-on mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot MES/ERP

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrates scientific thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate others.
• Basic MS Word and Excel skills; able to present data graphically.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong mechanical knowledge to interface with engineering/maintenance.
• Experience with MES, ERP and diagnosing day-to-day issues.
• Self-directed with productive work habits.
• Ability to read and operate measuring devices.
• Experience setting up and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot all equipment including glass storage/cutting system, seamer, washer, and tempering furnace.
• Proficiency in training operators at each station of the line.
• Monitor daily schedules; coordinate with Planning for changes.
• Coordinate with internal customers to ensure 100% on-time delivery.
• Assist in loading glass packs from racks/crates to storage system.
• Coordinate end-of-line glass packing and sequencing.
• Ensure MES software operates as designed; escalate issues to engineering.
• Oversee scrap reporting and accuracy.
• Assist in tracking department metrics and action plans.
• Analyze work area and ensure PPE and safety compliance; report near misses.
• Lead Lean continuous improvement activities; encourage problem solving.
• Conduct routine product audits per SGCC specs; perform audits with engineering.

Skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

MS Excel

Data presentation

Communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

MES/ERP systems

Self-motivation

Measuring devices

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MES

ERP

Job description

ODL in Zeeland, MI is seeking a Tempering Process Technician to oversee the glass tempering line, including cutting, seaming, and furnace operations. You will plan and direct daily activities to meet production while safeguarding safety, quality, and equipment standards.

You will train operators, monitor schedules and data, coordinate with Planning, and drive continuous improvement through Lean practices. This role requires hands-on mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot MES/ERP