Production Manager

Actual Talent Spain; Castilla y León; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Strategic position

Competitive compensation negotiable

Job summary

Actual Talent is recruiting a Furnace Department Head for a leading glass manufacturing group in Spain. You will coordinate furnace operations, oversee machine setups, repairs and line reconstructions, and lead the shopfloor team to achieve the highest possible glass quality and stable yields.

Reporting to manufacturing management, you will implement process controls, monitor critical parameters, drive continuous improvement, ensure safety and PPE compliance, and mentor mechanics and operators

Qualifications

• University degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering required.
• English proficiency highly valued for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate furnace operations and machine setups, overseeing repairs and line reconstructions.
• Monitor production parameters and yields, driving continuous improvement and waste reduction.
• Lead technical shopfloor teams, ensuring safety, PPE compliance, and effective problem solving.
• Foster technical development of mechanics and operators through daily troubleshooting and coaching.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

English language proficiency

Education

University Degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Actual Talent is the talent acquisition consultancy that offers Specialized Search, RPO and Talent Solutions.

Our purpose is to drive the growth and fulfillment of individuals and organizations. We facilitate individuals in finding inspiring opportunities and help organizations discover professionals who will take them to the next level. We do this through talent acquisition and development solutions that focus on people, diversity and inclusion, innovation, and cutting-edge technology.

About the client:

Our client is a prominent multinational industrial group, a leader in the manufacture of high-quality glass solutions. In order to maximize operational performance, product quality, and the efficiency of its automatic manufacturing lines, they are seeking to incorporate a Department Head in charge of coordinating furnace operations, repairs, and reconstructions to obtain the highest possible glass quality

We are seeking a Furnace Department Head . Under the guidelines of manufacturing management, the holder will respond directly to machine setups and the rigorous monitoring of production. The core mission is to ensure that the production process meets the demanding quality standards of the client, stabilizing yields above reference metrics, and technically leading the line personnel under their charge.

Responsibilities

• Production Setup & Coordination: exhaustively analyze each model's dossier before starting the campaign, checking past incidents, toolings, and quality complaints. Prepare technical machine setup sheets, feeder conditioning, pushers, and transfers, coordinating change execution with area foremen and mechanics.
• Process Monitoring & Parameters Control: define and verify compliance with critical variables during production startup, such as speeds, weights, glass temperatures, and lubrication procedures. Coordinate the plant team during setups to stabilize yields in the shortest time possible and with minimum material waste.
• Continuous Improvement & Maintenance: monitor production deviations in real-time to implement appropriate adjustments and document final results by updating the historical manufacturing dossier. Propose and coordinate machinery corrective or preventive maintenance activities and lead the execution of new model trials on the line.
• Safety & Team Development: foster the continuous technical progress of mechanics and machine operators through daily troubleshooting. Ensure strict compliance with risk prevention procedures and mandatory PPE usage in the manufacturing area.

Requirements:

• Experience
• Solid demonstrable experience in glass manufacturing industry, production tracking, machine setups, and implementing corrective actions (adjustments, tooling modifications) in a continuous manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in organising, coordinating, and supervising technical teams on the shopfloor during production.
• Education
• University Degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
• Languages
• Intermediate or advanced level of English is highly valued.
• Competences
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate production yields, operational incidents, and manufacturing defects.
• Leadership and organizational capabilities to coordinate change cells, mechanics, and mold workshops during line interventions.
• Deep technical knowledge of machine setups, feeder conditioning, and continuous improvement methodologies.

What we offer:

• Permanent full-time contract.
• Key and strategic position within the plant.
• Competitive compensation negotiable based on the experience provided.