Production Optimizer

Arglass Furnace is a fresh startup entering this market as a new innovative disrupter of the norm in glass manufacturing. Arglass plans to be the plant of choice for the spirits and beverage industries. As the first new glass plant in America in over a generation, Arglass is born to serve those customers whose needs for flexibility, efficiency and customization are not being met by legacy U.S. manufacturers or foreign glass suppliers. The plant has been designed by considering the best available proven technology and layout to provide high quality, highly flexible and efficient production.

We are seeking a Production Optimizer to join the team in Valdosta, GA

Status of hire: Full time

Industry: Glass container manufacturing

Reports to: Forming Services Manager

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for designing strategic goals, driving the product to success, and ensuring profitability.
• Full ownership over their forming area and the machines running.
• Specialize in the product lifecycle and continuous improvement development.
• Ensure customer’s requirements are met
• Maintain timely and accurate records such as attendance production quality training and discipline.
• Monitor production efficiencies and quality regularly during the shift and provide corrective action plans with employees while maintaining accurate communications to appropriate departments.
• Ensure that plant safety rules, company policies and procedures are adhered to and followed.
• Analyze forming process data, including but not limited to temperatures, gob length, gob weight etc.
• Oversee and maintain paperwork ensuring that all process controls are correctly recorded and to standard as recommended and at job change.
• Spot Check mold equipment for abnormal ware or condition issues relating to process and set up issues.
• Visual inspection reports of any deviations from standards that could affect product quality.
• Track performance of job and resolve any issues by determining root cause and corrective actions.
• Provide support to stabilize and improve job performance during and after job changes.
• Provide support during scheduled section changes and any PM maintenance.
• Be able to identify product issues and be able to act on remedies.
• Perform other duties when assigned.
• Maintain administrative records and activities.
• Help create a dynamic, results-oriented and fulfilling company culture based on teamwork.
• Promote Arglass’ culture of Flexibility, Efficiency and Sustainability in all areas of the company.

Requirements:

• 2- or 4-year degree in a related field or equivalent combination of experience and education preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced and demanding position.
• Ability to analyze complex data and concisely present actionable intelligence.
• Must be organized and adaptable in a rapidly changing environment.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills
• Committed to continuous improvement.
• Ability to lead a team and drive operational excellence
• Fluency in English required.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to traverse steps without assistance.
• Must be able to verbally communicate in potentially loud environments
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs unassisted.
• Vision: Must be able to make visual recognition of the working environment.
• Environment: Exposures encountered such as: hazardous materials, loud noise, and extreme heat.
• Hearing: Must be able to hear team members, alarms, mechanical sounds, and sounds of personnel distress
• Essential physical requirements such as climbing, bending, reaching, standing, stooping or typing.
• Standing and walking throughout a 12-hour shift.