Global Network Leader Furnace

This position truly represents the best of O-I. As a GNL you will be fluent in the O-I Way of operating understand deeply our Manufacturing Fundamentals and be capable of building strong connections with O-I colleagues & joint venture / licensee personnel around the globe. Always promoting a safety first culture.

Viewed primarily as a Technical Expert in the area of Batch & Furnace you are expected to be fully proficient across the very broad range of topics within. From design inception & project execution through all aspects of daily in plant operations & maintenance over the entire asset lifecycle and finally on to the decommissioning/demolition. You will be capable of servicing requests from all levels within the business regarding this discipline always sharing knowledge and capturing improvement opportunities.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Safety First mindset visible to all in how you approach your work particularly when in the field.
• Represent the Furnace Discipline always embracing a one voice mentality no matter the audience. (When you speak at this level it is O-I speaking!)
• As a part of the Global Network for Furnace your priority is to serve the business making a positive impact on any topic of focus.
  • Health Safety & Environment
  • Training
  • Operational Controls and Asset Protection Systems Auditing
  • Preventative & Reactive Maintenance
  • Rebuild & Hot Repair Project preparation & execution
  • New Technology Deployment
  • Quality Upset Diagnosis & Recovery (Remote & In field)
• You shall constantly review and capture the best of what we do but must also capture learnings from mistakes & incidents in the field with the aim of preventing reoccurrence. Always closing the loop.
• Working closely & effectively with other disciplines always ensuring the best outcome for the business is mandatory.
• Nurturing relationships at all levels is fundamental. We need to foster strong connections particularly within our Global Furnace Network and Melting Process Area to be effective. 
• You will lead a particular area of focus within the Discipline you will be the considered this subject matter expert. This topic will be a focus for strengthening our in plant operations but also continued personal development and growth.
• As GNL you will play a key role in the team responsible for supporting our Joint Ventures & Licensee Plants around the world. They reach out to us for training support operational guidance & strategies and for this capacity once again you will fully represent the O-I.
• On site support of activities will be required you will support as and when needed for only as long as is necessary.

SCOPE AND IMPACT

As a GNL for Furnace you are expected to provide a very practical technical link with our Melting Process Areas. You should have the ability to simplify complexity. As an operations expert your deep knowledge & experiences from working hands on in the field is what sets you apart. You must leverage this hard earned practical know how to steer Engineering & Business decisions for the benefit of the company. 

Training creation & delivery must impact the targeted audience in a positive way. You have a responsibility to equip people with the necessary knowledge & tools to perform well in their roles pitching at the correct level to ensure maximum understanding of expectations. Both within O-I and to our Licensee / JVs.

You must be capable of providing technical leadership for planned GME Focus projects Licensee / JVs as well as supporting unexpected upsets in the field.

Ultimately the impact of your role should result in safer healthier happier high performing Batch & Furnace Departments.

Qualifications :

• Minimum Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Ceramics Chemical or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Batch & Furnace operations in a Plant.
• Proficient in English language.
• Lean Six Sigma (LSS) certification.
• MS Office (Word Excel and PowerPoint) skills.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to Discipline Leader Furnace Operations.

This position will have no direct reports.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

50 - 75% domestic and international travel

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time