Furnace and Batch Supervisor

Sisecam was founded in 1935 to establish Turkey's glass industry in line with the vision of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, a great leader respected worldwide. Today, Sisecam is a major global player in the fields of glass and chemicals. Sisecam is the only global company operating in all core areas of glass production – including flat glass, glassware, glass packaging, and glass fiber. Currently, Sisecam ranks among the world's top two manufacturers of glassware and the top five producers of glass packaging and flat glass. Sisecam is one of the three largest soda ash producers in the world and the world leader in chromium chemicals.Sisecam plays a leading role in the flat glass, glassware, glass packaging, chemicals, automotive, fiberglass, mining, energy, and recycling business lines. Sisecam operates production facilities in Germany, Italy, Bulgaria, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Russia Federation, Georgia, Ukraine, Egypt, India, and the USA, in addition to Turkey.
Sisecam, who takes firm steps towards its goal of becoming one of the world's top 3 manufacturers in its main fields of activity with its competent human resources and smart technologies, uninterruptedly continues to transform its digital infrastructure and culture considering future necessities. Sisecam, who has 90 years of experience, more than 24 thousand employees, production activities in 14 countries on four continents, and a sales network in more than 150 points, continues its growth journey in line with the Global Excellence strategy. It aims to create sustainable value for all stakeholders while carrying out its entire ecosystem responsibility approach — protecting the planet, empowering society, and transforming life — through the CareForNext strategy, which is compliant with the conditions of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Sisecam uses all its experience and competencies to promote sustainable development in every aspect.
 We are looking for a Furnace and Batch Supervisor to join our Production Team; which is located in Kaposvár.

• Significant experience in glass industry, especially in glass packaging (flat glass could be good as well)
• experience with all types of glass products (different colours), most important requirements for glass production
• Bachelor degree engineering, preferably in Mechanical, Material or Chemical Engineering
• strong English language skills
• previous experience in guiding engineers and technicians

Job description:
Batch Department Responsibilities

• Ensure all facilities and equipment in the batch department operate without disrupting production by coordinating necessary maintenance and repair work with Engineering Services and Quality Departments.
• Take necessary measures to determine and implement batch working conditions.
• Evaluate shift reports and daily batch operation reports; initiate and follow up on necessary actions based on these evaluations.
• Perform all work and calculations related to batch preparation; convert these into daily, monthly, and yearly tables and diagrams using a PC.
• Work on measures and innovations (such as applying SPC techniques) to increase efficiency and improve quality.
• Interpret glass analysis, light transmittance, and grain values provided by the Research Department; use this to verify raw material weights and staff performance, and ensure necessary corrections are made.
• Ensure maintenance and calibration of scales in the batch area.
• Send samples to the Research Department when necessary and prepare batch and melange based on analysis results, operating conditions, and physical appearance of the glass.
• Prepare and implement the color change program.
• Collaborate with the Material Warehouse Chief to ensure proper storage, protection, and stock level tracking of raw materials.
• Determine monthly raw material and UVP consumption by year and distribute to relevant departments.
• Provide suggestions and support for new facility and modernization projects related to the batch department.
• Conduct or arrange sieve analysis and moisture control for raw material inspection and recording.
• Record and interpret chemical analysis results of raw materials from the Research Department in a PC environment.

Furnace Department Responsibilities

• Ensure all furnace-related facilities and equipment operate without disrupting production by coordinating necessary maintenance and repair work with Engineering Services and Quality Departments.
• Take necessary measures to determine and implement furnace working conditions.
• Evaluate the Furnace-Forehearth-Cooling Furnace Control Form; initiate and follow up on necessary actions based on these evaluations.
• Perform all work and calculations related to furnace operating conditions (temperature, air-fuel ratio, internal pressure, glass level, etc.); determine and maintain a regime that ensures maximum heat economy.
• Work on measures and innovations to increase efficiency and improve quality.
• Interpret color values of amber and clear glass, batch data, and sand moisture values; investigate whether issues are related to furnace operation and take prompt corrective actions.
• Identify necessary occupational safety measures during personnel operations and ensure their implementation.
• Continuously inspect the furnace refractory structure and steel construction; ensure immediate repair of any damage.
• Monitor stock levels of spare parts and materials related to the furnace; handle ordering and purchasing processes.
• Manage hot and cold repairs of furnace and forehearth refractory structures; ensure material supply, stock control, planning, and supervision of repair work.
• Ensure proper heating of newly built furnaces according to heating graphs and procedures.

General Responsibilities

• Take necessary measures to minimize expenses.
• Select new hires and coordinate their training with the Training Department.
• Prepare the annual budget for the department and interpret budget control reports.
• Be available to come to the factory outside working hours when called to resolve department-related issues.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the supervisor.
• Authorized to initiate, monitor, and conclude corrective actions.
• Responsible for preparing the list of calibration devices and ensuring their calibration.
• Ensure implementation of all documents related to current and future management systems within the scope of responsibility; follow written or verbal instructions from supervisors and report any non-compliance to a superior.
• Work with awareness and sensitivity to management systems, fulfilling all responsibilities outlined in instructions and supervisor directives.
• Participate in all improvement activities aligned with the principle of “continuous improvement” in our policy.
• Comply with rules to ensure hygiene of the product and work environment.
• Follow and participate in Occupational Health and Safety rules and instructions; report unsafe conditions and inform relevant parties.
• Keep only necessary materials and equipment in the workplace, in their designated places; maintain cleanliness and order of the environment, materials, and equipment, and develop habits to ensure continuity.
• Report food safety hazards to a superior.
• Apply and enforce GMP and hygiene rules and requirements.
• Work in compliance with Environmental Management System policies, objectives, procedures, instructions, and processes approved by management; play a role in monitoring, controlling, measuring, and evaluating activities; follow all instructions given by the supervisor or relevant management representative within the scope of EMS.

What the company offers:

• competitive salary package
• you can join a brand new plant, and be amongst the first employees to shape its future
• an international environment
• development opportunities for the future
• commute support
• company shuttle bus
• cafeteria package
• high quality onsite catering for employees

If you are interested, send us your up to date English CV now!