Forehearth Supervisor
Forehearth Supervisor
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Forehearth Supervisor
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Work type: Full Time
Location: Auckland
Visy is powering the circular economy closing the loop between packaging remanufacturing and recycling. Visy Glass has a wealth of experience in crafting pure sustainable and iconic glass packaging for many of the worlds best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high-quality glass packaging for beer wine spirits food and non-alcoholic beverages and are dedicated to exceeding our customers expectations and fueling consumers desire for glass.
The opportunity:
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Forehearth Supervisor to join our team at Visy Glass Penrose Auckland. The primary purpose of the role is for the full temperature conditioning of the molten Glass in its liquidus state throughout the Forehearth as well as the manual shaping of the glass gobs as they are forced out through the O-ring and cut into the desired gob shape and weight. Once the molten glass has been conditioned correctly and the gob has been cut into its final shape and delivered down the delivery trough it can then be blown into a formed container.
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
Operating and optimizing O-I and Emhart forehearth/feeder systems (DFC & MPC).
Managing temperature profiles gob shape and machine parameters for quality output.
Resolving glass defects minimises downtime and ensures fast job changeovers.
Understanding NNPB Blow & Blow and Press & Blow processes.
Driving quality performance and safety compliance across operations.
Achieving KPIs in quality downtime and productivity.
Leading continuous improvement and supporting personnel development.
Collaborating with trainers and teams to enhance hot end capability.
Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with procedures.
Providing operational support and driving improvement initiatives.
What you will bring to the team:
810 years experience in the glass industry with deep expertise in glass forming and blowing processes including Press and Blow and Narrow Neck Press and Blow.
Skilled in conditioning all glass colours and shaping molten gobs for container production.
Proficient in Owens-Illinois and Emhart forehearth systems ensuring optimal machine performance and quality standards.
Trained in glass technology with a focus on conditioning defect identification and correction.
Experienced in training and mentoring team members.
Benefits:
In return we offer a remuneration package that includes a competitive salary on-site gym and physio staff discount card and a canteen that serves hot meals!
If this sounds like something you are interested in please APPLY NOW!
*Please note only candidates with the legal right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.
You will be required to meet Visys employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing).
Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
Advertised: New Zealand Standard Time
Applications close: New Zealand Daylight Time
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
