- The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing and leading a world-class technical training academy dedicated to developing operational excellence, technical competencies and a sustainable talent pipeline within the Group's glass manufacturing business.
Training Strategy & Academy Development:
- Design and implement a comprehensive Glass Academy strategy aligned with the Group's operational and business objectives.
- Develop structured technical training curricula covering all key aspects of glass manufacturing operations.
- Establish competency frameworks, certification programs and career development pathways for production, maintenance and technical personnel.
- Drive the implementation of a structured learning culture across the organization.
- Develop long-term capability building initiatives to support future business growth.
Technical Training & Capability Building:
- Design and oversee training programs covering:
- Glass manufacturing processes (batch preparation, melting, forming, annealing and inspection).
- Forming operations, process optimization and defect reduction.
- IS machine fundamentals and job change procedures.
- Mould maintenance and basic mould design principles.
- Furnace operations and glass conditioning.
- Process control, quality assurance and defect identification.
- Mechanical, electrical and maintenance fundamentals.
- Operational safety and continuous improvement practices.
- Deliver or supervise classroom, on-the-job and hands-on technical training programs.
- Implement modern learning methodologies including blended learning, simulations and digital learning platforms.
- Partner with internal experts and external training providers where required.
Academy Operations Management:
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the Glass Academy.
- Oversee training facilities, equipment, learning resources and training schedules.
- Ensure all training activities are delivered according to established quality and compliance standards.
- Manage training budgets and resource allocation effectively.
Talent Development & Succession Planning:
- Assess competency gaps across production, quality and maintenance functions.
- Develop structured onboarding programs for newly recruited employees.
- Support succession planning initiatives and leadership development programs.
- Contribute to workforce planning and long-term organizational capability development.
Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement:
- Establish KPIs and performance measurement systems to assess training effectiveness.
- Monitor trainee progress, competency assessments and certification achievements.
- Evaluate the impact of training initiatives on operational performance, productivity, quality and safety.
- Continuously improve training programs based on operational feedback and performance data.
- Work closely with Plant Management, Production Leaders, Technical Teams and Human Resources.
- Ensure training priorities are aligned with operational and business requirements.
- Develop partnerships with technical institutions, vocational centers and industry associations.
- Act as a key advisor on workforce capability development and operational excellence initiatives.
Health, Safety & Compliance:
- Promote a strong safety culture throughout all training activities.
- Ensure compliance with company standards, industry regulations and best practices.
- Maintain the highest standards of operational discipline and training governance.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering or a related discipline.
- Postgraduate qualification in Learning & Development, Industrial Training or Organizational Development would be advantageous.
- Professional certifications in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or Operational Excellence are highly desirable.
- Minimum 10 to 15 years of experience within glass manufacturing operations.
- Proven exposure to core glass production processes including forming, furnace operations, quality control and maintenance.
- Previous experience managing technical training programs, industrial academies or workforce capability development initiatives.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing excellence, process optimization and operational performance improvement.
- Experience working within large industrial manufacturing environments.
- Deep understanding of glass manufacturing technologies and production processes.
- Strong knowledge of quality systems, maintenance practices and process control methodologies.
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical learning solutions.
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive organizational change.
- Proven coaching and mentoring skills.
- Expertise in curriculum design, instructional development and competency management.
- Excellent facilitation and presentation skills.
- Passion for developing people and building organizational capability.
Analytical & Strategic Thinking:
- Data-driven decision-making skills.
- Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.
- Ability to align learning initiatives with business objectives.