Job Title: Hot End Process Improver Level: Reports To: RS1 Hot End Team Leader Location: RossfordDepartment: Hot End Employees Supervised: 0Remote Work: N/APurpose: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, Pollution Control Plant, Bath and Lehr while assuring optimal life of Hot End assets in a cost-effective manner.Essential Functions:
- 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.
- 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 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.
We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, company paid holidays, paid vacations, and education assistance.The Salary Range posted represents Pilkington North America's good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of the posting. Individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, etc.NSG Group/Pilkington is an equal opportunity employer; M/F/D/V encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. Applicants have the option to confidentially self-identify or not self-identify when applying.Date Posted: 09/20/2024Internal Candidates Interested in Position:
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