Process Improver - Hot End

Purpose:

To assist other Process Improvers in the Hot End and oversee / continuously improve the daily operations of the Furnace and critical support systems including, but not limited to, Batch Plant and Cullet Systems, Furnace, Bath and Lehr while assuring optimal life of Hot End assets in a cost-effective manner.

Essential Functions:  

• To instigate studies and actions to overcome quality and safety problems, to reduce waste and improve team performance.
• Provides engineering analysis, evaluation and coordination on the operation of Hot End projects which will allow the plant to maximize yields, product quality and meet budgeted costs.
• Assist with forecasts of various Hot End raw material requirements based on Furnace draw rates, and cullet ratios.
• Assure Hot End raw material vendor COA’s meet specifications to assure compliant raw materials.
• Monitors SPC of Hot End control systems and oversees Preventative Maintenance on critical equipment and systems
• Incumbent will coordinate and integrate all activities in order that plant equipment and systems are efficiently utilized/maintained. Also includes monitoring and reviewing safety/housekeeping requirements for Hot End.
• Continuously works with plant and corporate engineering group to improve existing process designs to reduce production costs.
• Provides consultation, analysis evaluation and review on problems of automation, advanced methods and equipment, material handling, etc. Develops and implements appropriate computer applications in process engineering.
• Constantly alert for technological developments in the Glassmaking industries. Pursues appropriate developments through tests/analysis and communicates the results to interested personnel.
• Maintains strong working relationship with other process engineers in the factory, and jointly implements hot end and coating application and developments.
• Develop and train employees to ensure the competency and skill levels of all hot end personnel.
• Keeping data updated, use data for process analysis and investigation, facilitate the decision-making process via transforming data in information to address the corrective and preventive actions within the Daily Management System.
• Provide technical support and on call support as necessary.

Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role: 

• Passion for Excellence
• Strategic Thinking
• Empowers and Develops

Qualifications Required: 

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering: Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Material Science
• Excellent interpersonal, coaching and communication skills.
• Ability to facilitate groups in an employee involvement environment.
• Basic computer skills- Excel, Word, PowerPoint; SPC knowledge is desired.

Qualifications Desired: 

•  1-3 years glass manufacturing experience
• Practical experience in Float Glass Batch Plant, Furnace, Furnace PCP, Float Glass Forming and/or Annealing is desired.
• Previous supervisory experience
• Self-motivated individual
• Must be able to multi-task and work well under pressure.