Global Hot End Director - Glass Forming and Innovation

Verallia SA; France; Hybride; EUR 120 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Verallia, a leading glass packaging producer, seeks a Hot End Director to lead the Hot End team and define the global technical strategy for forming equipment and processes across 34 plants. The role reports to the Group Technical & R&D Director and involves substantial international collaboration and travel.

You will manage a team of global experts, drive operational excellence, safety and performance improvements, and develop technologies such as forming simulation and lightweighting, with

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years experience in the glass manufacturing industry, especially in forming and IS machine technologies.
• Proven experience leading international technical teams and projects.
• Strong expertise in industrial equipment, manufacturing processes, and operational excellence.
• Experience in defining technical standards, managing suppliers, and supporting investment projects.

Responsabilités

• Define and deploy Verallia's Hot End technical strategy, supporting the Group's long-term industrial objectives.
• Lead International Technical Networks and drive the development and deployment of standards, procedures and best practices.
• Manage strategic projects, R&D programs and CAPEX optimization related to IS machines, forming technologies and associated equipment.
• Support Divisions worldwide by providing technical expertise, operational assistance and performance improvement initiatives.
• Develop and deploy innovative technologies, including forming simulation, lightweighting and new industrial solutions.
• Lead supplier technical qualification and contribute to Purchasing strategy and technical specifications.
• Drive EHS excellence, machine safety and regulatory compliance across all production sites.

Connaissances

People leadership

International project mgmt

Strategic thinking

Technical expertise in forming

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Communication

Outils

Forming simulation

Description du poste

Verallia, a leading glass packaging producer, seeks a Hot End Director to lead the Hot End team and define the global technical strategy for forming equipment and processes across 34 plants. The role reports to the Group Technical & R&D Director and involves substantial international collaboration and travel.

You will manage a team of global experts, drive operational excellence, safety and performance improvements, and develop technologies such as forming simulation and lightweighting, with