What are the responsibilities and job description for the Refractory Services Supervisor position at SCHOTT?
Refractory Services Supervisor
Precious Metal - Act as the Precious Metal Manager
Planning
- Prepares project estimates, cost reports, schedules, budgets, and change orders.
- Supports the development of the platinum and refractories yearly plan and operating budgets.
- Maintains the tracking and logistics for all platinum materials.
- Directs the tracking and logistics for all refractory materials.
Design and Development
- Analyzes needs, modifies existing designs, recommends improved production techniques, and develops test procedures.
- Develops specifications for and purchases or designs and constructs process machinery and equipment for hot melting, forming, and annealing.
- Keeps informed about new technical developments.
- Recommends and defines new procedures for platinum and refractory construction as well as the purchase and use of new platinum and refractory materials, machinery, and equipment.
Maintenance and Repair
- Supports continuous maintenance of hot melting, forming, and annealing equipment by specifying and purchasing replacement parts, platinum and refractory materials, and services.
- Directs special examinations of machinery, equipment, and processes to determine the causes of failures and implement corrective actions.
- Plans and directs both internal trades labor and external contractors in the fabrication, installation, and repair of platinum and refractory components.
Integrated Management for Safety and Environmental Protection
- Complies with all rules and predictions of the Safety, Health, and Environmental Protection System in his/her area of responsibility.
- Operates processes and equipment in accordance with legal requirements.
- Monitors adherence to legal and company internal rules concerning Safety, Health, and Environmental Protection.
Supervisory Duties
- Supervises, leads, supports and motivates the employees in his/her areas (mason shop, and metalsmith shop) of responsibility, i.e. performance appraisals, succession planning, personnel development, and training measures.
- Supports company-wide programs and initiatives such as 5S, TWI, TPM, etc.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Your Profile
- Minimum 4-year degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field
- ASME
- 5 Years experience in equipment design for glass melting and annealing, platinum and refractory design and construction
- Platinum Group Metals, Glass Refractories, CAD, MAXIMO, PRINCESS, Accounting, TWI, Leadership, English, MS Office
Salary : $90,000 - $120,000
