Batch & Furnace First Line Manager

Barnsley Plant

Role description

The purpose of this role is to provide glass of correct quality, volume and cost to meet production requirement through the effective supervision of batch and furnace operation through managing, motivating and developing batch and furnace staff to maximise performance.  Reporting to the Batch & Furnace Manager on batch plant performance, energy utilisation and emissions.

Responsibilities:

• Order raw materials and control stock levels to ensure availability of the right materials for production, including oil stocks for gas interruption.
• Supervise the flow of raw materials through the batch plant/furnace to ensure the correct quality and volume of glass.
• Work with Production/Engineering to diagnose and solve problems originating in the batch plant or furnace and to reduce T1/T4 times and generate daily batch plant/furnace performance information.
• Ensure that furnace emissions are controlled and provide regular reports on emission levels to LA.
• Work with Plant Engineering, Tech Centre and outside contractors to organise repairs and refurbishments of the batch plant and furnace with minimal downtime to meet operational requirements and to maximise furnace life.  
• Take responsibility for the implementation of health, safety and hygiene regulations, procedures and working practices.

Required skills / qualifications:

• Experience of leading a team and managing batch and furnace operation in the glass industry and in-depth understanding of the batch and furnace operation
• Engineering experience including understanding of refractory engineering and Chemistry qualification or equivalent knowledge.
• Understanding of the production impact of batch and furnace decisions
• Understanding of instrumentation
• Knowledge of Health & Safety Regulations         

What we offer

• Competitive salary based on Grade 10 of the harmonised pay scales; Salary min £46,000 - £52,893 max.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions
• Based on a 4 on 6 off rota (12 hours 2 days/2 nights, holidays built into shift rota
• An environment where we support the development and progression of our employees, tailored to the individual’s aspirations and business opportunities.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, such as Occupational Health and cycle to work scheme.
• Family friendly policies and Company Sick Pay, after qualifying period.

Role Profile available on request.

This role is open to internal and external applicants.

Internal candidates must apply via myArdagh.

Closing Date: Sunday 7th April 2024

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Group is a global leader in metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world’s leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 20,000 people with revenues of almost $10 billion. Today we have a presence across Europe, Africa and the Americas.

• Did you know that Ardagh produce many of the beverage cans and bottles you drink your favourite beverages from?
• Did you know we produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality?
• Did you know we produce more than 160 million containers per day?

Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and have a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact whilst remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible.

We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated.

Here at Ardagh, we offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team, you’ll enjoy the journey!

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