What are the responsibilities and job description for the Department Head, Melting position at Oneida Group?
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Position Summary :
Manage all aspects of the Melting Department at Pressware. Lead actions to meet and exceed plant objectives for Safety, Cost Reduction, Product Quality and Manufacturing Efficiencies for Vitrelle / Corelle production.
Primary Responsibilities :
- Full accountability for Safety in the Department (including Batch, Mixing and Cave)
- Develop yearly budget and control spending to determined targets
- Manage daily operations of all Melting related functions. This includes raw materials receipt, mixing and chemistry operations, batch delivery, melting process operations, glass delivery, precious metals management, rebuild / repair preparation, and glass quality parameters.
- Develop team : Includes and is not limited to training, coaching / mentoring, career path and succession planning and providing educational opportunities as methods of professional development.
- Oversees the Melting Department direct reports processes and procedures for the hourly workforce. Participates in grievances and provide guidance and resolutions at their applicable level.
- Lead layer process audits and champion at least one cost savings initiative for the department (utilizing a formal methodology).
- Collaborates with the Advanced Technology team regarding Tank Rebuilds approximately every 2 to 3 years) and equipment repairs.
- Provide leadership for On-call Teams
- Assist in the preparation of Purchase Orders
Qualifications :
BS Engineering (prefer Ceramic / Glass Engineering)
Minimum of five (5) years of experience including, but not limited to working in manufacturing among a union environment.
Experience in a glass-making role at the Department Head level is a plus. Minimally, section / line / technology leadership for a glass factory.
Ability to make decisions, troubleshoot, problem solve and multi-task.
Good verbal / written communication skills
Strong leadership and people skills
Knowledge of 5S and 6-Sigma programs (preferred)
Knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Word / Outlook (preferred)
Computer Skills : To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of SAP Accounting software; Microsoft Office Word Processing software; Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software; SAP Manufacturing software; SAP Inventory software and ADP Payroll systems.
Work Environment :
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
