Glass Academy Manager at Adexen

Responsibilities

• 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.

Stakeholder Management:

• 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.

Technical Expertise:

• 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.

Leadership & Influence:

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive organizational change.
• Proven coaching and mentoring skills.

Training & Development:

• 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.