As a Production Manager at Ciner Glass, you will have the unique opportunity to help build a state-of-the-art glass manufacturing facility from the ground up.

In this key leadership role, you will be responsible for the entire Feeder and Individual Section (IS) Department, the beating heart of our container glass production process, where molten glass is transformed into high-quality glass packaging.

You will report directly to the Production Director and lead a department consisting of Team Leaders, Production Engineers, Shift Leaders, and Operators.

You combine in-depth technical expertise in glass forming processes with strong leadership skills and a hands-on approach. In a dynamic start-up environment, you will play a critical role in building a high-performing organization, stabilizing production processes, and achieving world-class performance in safety, quality, efficiency, and reliability.

Core responsibilities & main tasks

Operational Management

• Lead all activities within the IS Department and take ownership of daily production performance

• Ensure the safe, stable, and efficient operation of the IS machines

• Monitor productivity, machine efficiency (OEE), quality performance, and scrap rates

• Analyze production results and implement corrective actions to continuously improve performance

• Collaborate closely with Batch & Furnace, Mould Shop, Maintenance, Quality, and Cold End departments to ensure an optimal production flow

• Take responsibility for the start-up, stabilization, and continuous optimization of new products and production lines

• Translate company objectives into operational actions on the production floor
  

Process Optimization & Technical Excellence

• Drive a culture of continuous improvement throughout the production department

• Analyze process parameters, defects, and production data to implement sustainable improvements

• Lead root cause analyses for quality and production-related issues

• Identify and implement optimizations related to machine performance, yield, and product quality

• Actively contribute to capital investment projects, technological innovations, and process improvement initiatives

• Support standardization efforts and best-practice sharing across the department
  

Process Optimization & Technical Excellence

• Drive a culture a culture of continuous improvement throughout the production department

• Analyze process parameters, defects, and production data to implement sustainable improvements

• Lead root cause analyses for quality and production-related issues

• Identify and implement optimizations related to machine performance, yield, and product quality

• Actively contribute to capital investment projects, technological innovations, and process improvement initiatives

• Support standardization efforts and best-practice sharing across the department

Leadership & Team Development

• Directly lead and develop Team Leaders and Production Engineers, while indirectly leading and developing Shift Leaders and Operators

• Build and foster a strong performance and safety culture throughout the organization

• Coach leaders and employees in their professional growth and development

• Take ownership of performance management, talent development, and succession planning within the department

• Create an environment where accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement are central values

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure the highest standards of safety, quality, and environmental performance

• Actively promote a strong safety and quality culture

• Take responsibility for achieving quality targets and reducing internal defects and production losses

• Participate actively in audits, inspections, and continuous improvement programs

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent through experience

• Minimum of 7–10 years of experience within the container glass industry

• Proven experience with IS machines, glass forming processes, and hot-end production

• Demonstrated leadership experience within an industrial manufacturing environment

• Strong knowledge of OEE, Lean Manufacturing, and Continuous Improvement methodologies

• Experience in process optimization, quality improvement, and defect reduction

• Strong people manager with a coaching leadership style

• Hands-on mentality combined with excellent analytical skills

• Fluent in Dutch and English

• Experience in a start-up or greenfield environment is considered a strong advantage

Why Ciner Glass?

At Ciner Glass Belgium, you will have the opportunity to help build a state-of-the-art production site from the ground up. You will take on a role that you help shape yourself, in an environment where pride, craftsmanship and technology come together.

This is not just a job. This is a career full of bottle happiness:

• Competitive salary package

• Company car

• 42 vacation days, including public holidays

• Health insurance

• Group insurance

• Meal vouchers

• Opportunities for growth and professional development through training and education

• Additional benefits that grow along with your career

Will you be our new 'flessenier'?