What You Will Do - Supervise daily operations of automated float glass lines (melting, forming, annealing, cutting, packaging) and the operators who run them - Plan and deliver shift production targets, allocate labor, and adjust priorities to meet customer demand and schedule changes - Ensure equipment reliability by enforcing preventive maintenance schedules, approving shutdown/repair scopes, and coordinating with maintenance/engineering to minimize downtime - Own product quality outcomes: review defect trends, approve containment actions, and lead root-cause/corrective-action activities - Lead root cause investigations for quality escapes and major downtime events; define corrective actions and verify effectiveness - Mentor, coach, and develop operators: conduct performance reviews, skills assessments, training, and competency signoffs - Drive continuous improvement projects (OEE, yield, MTTR/MTBF improvements) - Enforce safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance, lead shift safety meetings, incident investigations, and corrective actions - Manage shift-level documentation and reporting: production metrics, downtime reasons, scrap logs, handover notes, and compliance records - Make operational decisions during shift escalations and represent the shift in cross-functional meetings; escalate unresolved issues to Department Manager - Support staffing, scheduling, and labor cost control; recommend hiring, promotions, or disciplinary actions within delegated authority Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) - Associate or bachelors degree - A minimum of 5 years experience working in a continuous process manufacturing environment - Demonstrated progression in supervisory responsibilities and strong operations experience with cross-functional leadership - Demonstrated project experience with strong presentation and communication skills; proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint - Ability to work weekly rotating 12-hour shifts What Will Put You Ahead - Certifications in Lean/Six Sigma, Supervisory Training, or Maintenance/Reliability (RCM/TPM) - Experience with advanced diagnostics, predictive maintenance, or computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) - Proven track record in equipment reliability, production planning, and quality management - Hands-on knowledge of automated manufacturing equipment, PLCs/HMIs, process control (PID), and basic mechanical/electrical systems At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. Act as the first-line leader for operators on shift, driving production targets, equipment reliability, continuous improvement, and team development while coordinating with maintenance, engineering, and quality functions.