As Mould Manager at Ciner Glass, you are one of the driving forces behind a flawless technical production process.
You ensure that the moulds, the heart of every glass bottle, are always in top condition. Thanks to your technical insight and organizational talent, our glass production runs smoothly, without hiccups or bottlenecks.
Leading, optimizing processes, and contributing to a brand-new production chapter: that’s your mission as a passionate “Flessenier”.

In this key role, you are the link between technical perfection and operational continuity. You combine expertise with vision and help shape a culture of quality, safety, and collaboration.
In short: a "Flessenier" with a passion for technology and a talent for structure and “bottle happiness”.

Responsibilities & Key Tasks

Operational Management

• Develop and optimize maintenance plans for moulds to prevent unplanned downtime and ensure product quality
• Coordinate rapid and accurate troubleshooting and perform root cause analyses
• Oversee departmental projects, analyze KPIs, and adjust where necessary
• Supervise parts inventory management, analyze wear and tear, and liaise with purchasing in a timely manner
• Participate in company and management meetings and translate outcomes to shop floor teams
• Lead technical projects such as overhauls, modifications, and investments in moulds and maintenance techniques
• Manage departmental budgets and contribute to annual budget planning

Quality and Safety

• Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards within mould maintenance and provide proper documentation and reporting in line with company policies
• Implement methodologies like Lean or TPM and encourage a culture of continuous improvement
• Monitor processes for accuracy and effectiveness, and intervene where needed to guarantee quality
• Safeguard documentation, archiving, and confidential processing of process information

Leadership and Team Development

• Manage a multidisciplinary team of mould technicians and schedule their work based on production and maintenance needs
• Coach and motivate your team toward autonomy and craftsmanship
• Allocate tasks efficiently and ensure optimal staffing aligned with the production schedule

Process Optimization and Innovation

• Help build a future-oriented and reliable maintenance strategy
• Work closely with production, engineering, supply chain, and external partners to ensure optimal use of the mould fleet
• Initiate improvement projects in maintenance processes and technical efficiency
• Contribute to decisions on investments, modernization of maintenance techniques, and the implementation of innovative tools and methodologies

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in (Electro)Mechanics, Maintenance Technology, or a similar technical field
• Several years of relevant work experience in technical maintenance/mould construction, preferably in a highly automated production environment or in the glass, metal, or plastics industry
• Knowledge of mould maintenance, tool management, and maintenance planning systems (e.g., EAM/CMMS)
• Strong analytical skills and a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset
• Experience leading a technical team and managing projects
• Familiarity with quality, safety, and environmental standards within production (ISO, VCA, etc.)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to connect across disciplines
• Proficiency in Dutch and English, both spoken and written

Why Ciner Glass?

At Ciner Glass, you’ll have the opportunity to help build an ultra-modern production site from the ground up. You’ll take on a role you can shape yourself in an environment where pride, craftsmanship, and technology come together.

This is not just a job. This is a career filled with “bottle happiness”:

• Attractive salary package supplemented with a company car and group insurance
• All necessary tools, such as a smartphone and laptop
• 42 vacation days, including public holidays
• Comprehensive hospitalization insurance
• Meal vouchers
• Opportunities for growth and professional development through training and education
• Extra benefits that grow with your career

Will you be our next "Flessenier"?