Opportunities

• Lead forehearth operations to deliver high‑quality glass containers
• Hands‑on technical role shaping and conditioning molten glass
• Safety‑first leadership in a high‑performance production environment

Play a critical role in the glass‑making process at Visy Glass. Apply today!

The opportunity:

As the Forehearth Supervisor at Visy Glass, Penrose, you will be responsible for conditioning molten glass through the forehearth, shaping and cutting glass gobs to the correct weight and form, and ensuring the glass is ready to be blown into high‑quality finished containers that meet production and quality standards.

What You Will Do:

• Lead and optimise forehearth and feeder operations, ensuring stable, high‑quality glass container production
• Control key process parameters (temperatures, set points, gob shape) to meet quality and productivity targets
• Drive continuous improvement, reducing defects, downtime, and job‑change settlement time
• Troubleshoot and resolve forehearth‑related defects and performance issues
• Promote a strong safety and compliance culture in line with Visy and GMF standards
• Support capability development, mentoring operators and collaborating with production teams

What you will bring to the team: 

• Extensive experience in the glass manufacturing industry (typically 8–10+ years), with strong hands‑on expertise in glass forming and blowing processes, from the forehearth and feeder area through to Press & Blow, Blow & Blow, and Narrow Neck Press & Blow (NNPB) operations
• Proven ability to condition glass across all colours and accurately control molten glass gobs to ensure readiness for forming high‑quality containers
• Demonstrated capability to operate and optimise both Owens‑Illinois and Emhart forehearth systems, including effective monitoring and control of all critical machine parameters to meet quality standards
• Deliver on‑the‑job training in glass technology, with a strong focus on glass conditioning, defect identification, and corrective action aproaches
• Experience in training, mentoring, and developing operators and technicians, supporting skill uplift and consistent production performance

When you join Visy, you’re joining a team that values you. Here’s what we offer: 

• Sustainability: Contribute to sustainability initiatives that make a difference.
• Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values safety, respect, and collaboration.
• Perks: Competitive hourly rate, Staff Benefit Card for discounts at various retailers, discounts on health insurance, travel and safety gear. Full PPE gear provided.

About Visy: 

Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing and recycling. Over 75 years, we've grown to 7,000 employees and 150 global operations –predominately in Australia and New Zealand.  

We believe materials are not recycled until they’ve been made into new products. We collect and sort recyclable materials like paper, cardboard, glass, plastics and metals from households and businesses, and locally remanufacture them back into new, sustainable packaging. From cardboard boxes, water bottles and jam jars to food and beverage cans, we are using recycled content to power Australia and New Zealand’s food and beverage packaging industry. 

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be a key player in shaping our future! 

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. 

Please note only applicants with the legal right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.