Furnace batch engineer Somogy megye

Furnace batch engineer
Kaposvár
Somogy megye, Kaposvár

Şişecam, founded in 1935 under the vision of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, is a global player in glass and chemicals. They operate in core areas like flat glass, glassware, glass packaging, and glass fiber. Currently, they rank among the top two glassware manufacturers and the top five producers of glass packaging and flat glass worldwide. Additionally, Şişecam is a major soda ash producer and a leader in chromium chemicals. They have production facilities in multiple countries, including Germany, Italy, and the USA, apart from Turkey. With 88 years of experience, over 25, 000 employees, and a presence in 14 countries, Şişecam is committed to sustainable development through its CareForNext strategy aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

We are looking for Furnace Batch Engineer to join our Production Team; which is located in Kaposvár, Hungary.

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 3 year of experience in a similar role
• Advanced proficiency in English
• Proficient in MS Office applications; SAP experience is a plus
• Ability to approach problems using Six Sigma methodology
• Eagerness to research and implement new technologies in the manufacturing sector
• Willingness to collect and analyze data and interpret graphs
• Highly motivated and confident in establishing quality and order
• Strong interpersonal skills, responsible, and a team player
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, planning, and follow-up skills

• Manage raw material planning, procurement, usage, and inventory processes within the Furnace Batch department
• Supervise and guide department personnel
• Oversee the acceptance of raw materials, preparation according to recipes, transfer to furnaces, and operation of glass furnaces in line with defined criteria
• Ensure all machinery, equipment, and systems within the area of responsibility are well-maintained and operating efficiently
• Conduct regular inspections, repairs, and maintenance of furnace refractory structures
• Implement measures to minimize energy losses in furnaces
• Take responsibility for the batch, furnace, fusion floor, and annealing furnace areas, and carry out improvement and development activities related to these systems
• Under delegated authority, ensure efficient operation and coordination of machinery, materials, and workforce within the area of responsibility
• Collaborate effectively with other departments and units involved in related processes

• 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