Forehearth Supervisor
Job no: 50012894
Work type: Full Time
Location: Auckland
Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing, and recycling. Visy Glass has a wealth of experience in crafting pure, sustainable, and iconic glass packaging for many of the world's best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high-quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, and non-alcoholic beverages, and are dedicated to exceeding our customers' expectations and fueling consumers' desire for glass.
The opportunity:
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Forehearth Supervisor to join our team at Visy Glass, Penrose, Auckland. The primary purpose of the role is for the full temperature conditioning of the molten Glass in its liquidus state throughout the Forehearth, as well as the manual shaping of the glass gobs as they are forced out through the O-ring and cut into the desired gob shape and weight. Once the molten glass has been conditioned correctly and the gob has been cut into its final shape and delivered down the delivery trough, it can then be blown into a formed container.
Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
· Operating and optimizing O-I and Emhart forehearth/feeder systems (DFC & MPC).
· Managing temperature profiles, gob shape, and machine parameters for quality output.
· Resolving glass defects minimises downtime, and ensures fast job changeovers.
· Understanding NNPB, Blow & Blow, and Press & Blow processes.
· Driving quality, performance, and safety compliance across operations.
· Achieving KPIs in quality, downtime, and productivity.
· Leading continuous improvement and supporting personnel development.
· Collaborating with trainers and teams to enhance hot end capability.
· Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with procedures.
· Providing operational support and driving improvement initiatives.
What you will bring to the team:
· 8–10+ years’ experience in the glass industry, with deep expertise in glass forming and blowing processes, including Press and Blow, and Narrow Neck Press and Blow.
· Skilled in conditioning all glass colours and shaping molten gobs for container production.
· Proficient in Owens-Illinois and Emhart forehearth systems, ensuring optimal machine performance and quality standards.
· Trained in glass technology, with a focus on conditioning, defect identification, and correction.
· Experienced in training and mentoring team members.
Benefits:
In return, we offer a remuneration package that includes a competitive salary, on-site gym and physio, staff discount card, and a canteen that serves hot meals!
If this sounds like something you are interested in, please APPLY NOW!
*Please note only candidates with the legal right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.
You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria, which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing).
Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
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