Hot End Department Manager

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Guardian Glass is looking for a Hot End Department Manager to join our team in Corsicana, TX!

As a Hot End Department Manager, you'll become a key member of our operations team, where you'll have the opportunity to drive impactful changes across Safety, Compliance, Quality, and Production capabilities.

In this critical role, you'll not only foster and develop a technical support staff, but you'll champion a culture of continuous improvement-shaping the future of our organization.

If you're passionate about making a lasting difference and leading a team to achieve its full potential, this is your chance to become a driving force behind our success.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

What You Will Do

• Steer efforts to advance our company culture and business transformation

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of technical professionals, supporting the execution of a 24/7 operations team

• Implement strategies to drive production results while enforcing and elevating stringent quality standards

• Partner closely with Production, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to resolve issues quickly

• Apply data, statistical analysis and a structured to problem solving, leading RCAs and guiding decision making

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business or related STEM degree

• Supervision experience in a manufacturing environment

• Experience coaching, mentoring and developing capability in a team of direct reports

• Capable of leading problem solving and root cause analysis

• Must be flexible to support off shift needs, including nights and weekends as required

• Proven ability to develop and drive effective KPIs

What Will Put You Ahead

• Glass industry experience

• Knowledge of process capability (Cp/Cpk), OEE, and performance metrics

• Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)

• Experience working in a 24/7 manufacturing facility

• Project Management Training

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The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

As a Koch company, Guardian Glass is one of the world's largest manufacturers of float, value-added and ...