Global Hot End Director — Lead Forming Innovation

Verallia; Chalon-sur-Saône; Sur place; EUR 140 000 - 200 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Verallia, the European leader in glass packaging, seeks a Hot End Director to define and deploy its global forming strategy and lead the Hot End regional leaders. Reporting to the Group Technical & R&D Director, you will guide 34 plants worldwide and advance safety, innovation, and performance.

Travel 30–50% is expected as you develop talent, coordinate with international teams, and drive operational excellence across production sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years / Significant experience in the glass manufacturing industry, particularly 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.
• Deep technical expertise in glass forming and Hot End operations.
• Strategic thinking combined with hands-on operational mindset.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to operate effectively within multicultural and international environments.
• Customer-oriented and results-driven approach.

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.
• Develop people, technical capabilities and organizational effectiveness within the Hot End team.

Connaissances

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving

Multicultural collaboration

Description du poste

Verallia, the European leader in glass packaging, seeks a Hot End Director to define and deploy its global forming strategy and lead the Hot End regional leaders. Reporting to the Group Technical & R&D Director, you will guide 34 plants worldwide and advance safety, innovation, and performance.

Travel 30–50% is expected as you develop talent, coordinate with international teams, and drive operational excellence across production sites.