Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Identify Issues, Leadership, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Operations Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Quality Management, Writing Skills
Hot Operations Efficiency & Setup Specialist
Location: AGY Aiken, SC
Department: Hot Operations
Reports To: Senior Hot Operations Leader
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Hot Operations Efficiency & Setup Specialist to join our Forming team. This role is dedicated to enhancing glass performance, resolving position-specific challenges, and elevating workforce competency. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and a passion for continuous improvement in a high-temperature manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot complex Fiberizing position issues to boost efficiency and minimize waste
- Coach and mentor Forming operators on workmanship standards to improve quality and throughput
- Partner with Hot Operations Supervisors to identify and close workforce skill gaps
- Collaborate with Engineering to develop and implement process improvements aligned with factory goals
- Conduct detailed bushing diagnostics, ensuring optimal heat pattern control and fin alignment
- Evaluate and correct positional setup issues to maintain operational integrity
- Document daily activities, including corrective actions, improvement recommendations, and general observations
- Work with Alloy Engineers on alloy redesign and optimization initiatives
- Serve as acting Hot Operations Supervisor during absences, ensuring continuity of leadership
Qualifications
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and email communication
- Ability to work a 12-hr rotating (DuPont) schedule
- Experience working with diverse glass types and forming processes
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proven coaching and leadership abilities
- Demonstrated expertise in bushing setup and control
Because this role supports critical manufacturing and production activities, it is required to be performed onsite. Remote or hybrid arrangements are not available