Slot Operations Manager

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 Slot Operations Manager to join the team in Valdosta, GA 

Status of hire: Full time/direct hire

Industry: glass bottle manufacturing 

Reports to: Operations Manager 

Shift/Schedule: Rotating 12 hr shifts

Responsibilities:

The Slot Operations Manager (Shift Operations Manager) will be responsible for the operations within the department and slot they are assigned. This position will be responsible for the people assigned to that slot and department as well as collaboration across departments to ensure that business needs are met. In addition to those tasks this position will be responsible for: 

• Oversee the operations is operating efficiently and providing service that meets the expectations and needs of our customers. 
• Ensure cross functional communication and continues improvement of process controls. 
• Promote adherence with relevant KPI’s to ensure they are a driving force for the team. 
• Engage and support the team as needed to achieve departmental goals 
• Support and promote our commitment to our established health, safety, and environmental policies and practices. 
• Monitor and ensure quality standards meet and exceed internal and external standards. 
• Monitor and analyze critical data to lead the teams on the correct improvement paths. 
• Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve company goals and objectives. 
• Mentor the team, providing the correct tools, guidance and support to ensure successful operations. 
• Commitment to improving operational management systems, processes, and best practices.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s 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 

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.