Glaze Preparation Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Operation Manager, this position supports the all areas of developing, color matching, testing and preparing glazes, and maintaining the Glaze Preparation Area; and is responsible for supporting and demonstrating the Core Values of Integrity, Safety, Respect, Customer Focus, Quality, Innovation and Financial Success. Performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: General 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assess incoming color samples to determine application techniques that will be successful in production.
• Supervises the preparation of glazes and material for color matching trials.
• Checks glazes for defects.
• Checks finished product for freeze and thaw, chemical resistance, shivering and adhesion.
• Maintains prices and records of glaze formulas for stain and chemicals.
• Supervises maintenance of all glaze preparation process and laboratory equipment.
• Maintains proper inventory levels and places requests for re-order of stains and chemicals.
• Prepare and present reports; respond to requests for information.
• Abides by all safety rules set forth by company and governmental regulatory agencies.
• Organizes safety meetings and inspects department as per the self-inspection list and correction forms abides by all safety rules set forth by company and governmental regulatory agencies; ensures that hazardous conditions are reported and corrected
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities assigned from time to time by the company or its designation representative.
• Coach, train, instruct, and offer guidance to all subordinates.
• Hold team accountable to meet production schedule and production objective.
• Perform annual reviews for direct reports, engage in employee development and discipline as applicable.
• Lead recruiting, hiring, and training of staff for area of responsibility.
• Responsible for monitoring and approving employee action in EC (Human Resource Information System) in a timely manner.
• Responsible for auditing time data audit report of recorded time and errors and track attendance daily.
• Attends safety meetings and abides by all safety rules set forth by company and governmental regulatory agencies; ensures that hazardous conditions are reported and corrected.
• Predictable and Regular attendance is required.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of school and experience required.