Melting & Glass Development Manager

il y a 2 semaines


Bruxelles, Région de Bruxelles, Belgique Knauf Insulation Western Europe Temps plein

Who we are:

_ KNAUF__INSULATION_**, being part of Knauf Group, has more than 40 years of experience in the insulation industry and houses nearly 6000 employees in more than 40 countries. We are a dynamic company, a brand, a family that cares for and puts the needs of its customers first.

Purpose of employment:


The main purpose of the role is to
standardise, optimise & support melter operation across all GMW plants, in terms of energy efficiency, raw material selection (primarily cullet) & glass composition understanding.


Reporting to:

This position reports hierarchically to the Process Support & Development Director.

2 full time reports:

  • BATCH/GLASS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
  • Manage raw material and glass composition development projects across all European plants to reduce cost and optimise efficiencies.
  • Management of analytical lab
  • ANALYTICAL TECHNICIAN
  • XRF Glass & Raw Material testing, packaging testing, metallurgical testing etc.

Your mission & responsibilities:

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Standardise, optimise & support melter & front end operation across all plants, in terms of energy efficiency, raw material selection (primarily cullet) & glass composition understanding.
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Develop and implement ideas for improvement or cost reduction in all areas of the melting process, raw materials and glass compositions.
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Sustainability:

Investigate and implement where possible measures to improve the energy efficiency and control / reduce emissions (CO2, NOx, SOx) from the melting process.

Support the installation and operation of any control equipment (i.e. desox).
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Develop strategies and define standard protocols to manage the melter / plant operation under both sold out and non-sold out scenarios.

  • Ensure required monitoring and appropriate controls are in place in all plants to ensure 100% compliance with RAL / EUCEB certification requirements
  • Play a
    leading role in the development and validation of models of the melter & front end (MBC, CFD, Energy etc.).
  • Cullet optimisation: develop a greater understanding of the impact of cullet type / quality / ratio on energy / fiberising process / fibre quality / product quality etc. and build models to optimise in all plants.
  • Develop a greater understanding of the impact of glass chemistry on energy and fibre / product quality and optimise as appropriate.
  • Support the design, commissioning, startup and operation of any new plants, plant upgrades and major modifications.
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Plan and prioritise the various projects within the Melting & Glass Development Department, to ensure that resources are most effectively utilised in meeting the key business objectives.

  • Plan, implement and supervise process trials either in laboratories or in the factory.
  • Liaise with plant people at all levels to implement process controls and devise methods of assessment of the production process.
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Provide guidance and development opportunities for department employees.

  • Provide
    technical assistance and support to all European plants on all aspects of the melting & batch/glass process
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Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; produce regular technical and operational reports; briefing of colleagues; and deliver presentations to senior management or other customers.

Your team:

You will join a team of 9 people. You also manage a team of two people. The objective of this team is the team spirit, the communication which is key and the sharing of skills.

Your profile:

  • Science or
    Engineering based Degree
  • At least 3 years industrial experience in an area of
    melting process development / optimisation
:

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Glass chemistry knowledge would be a plus.

Required skills:

You have:

  • Languages: Fluent in English. French / German would be an asset
  • Experience with project management
  • Ideally some training and experience of Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing techniques
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Presentation skills to others at all levels
  • Excellent working knowledge of MS Office / statistical software / databases
  • Ability to meet deadlines / work under pressure / deal with changing priorities
  • Financial budgeting / working within financial constraints
  • Willingness/ability to travel

But above all, you are:

  • Excellent problem solving / analytical skills
  • Selfmotivation
  • People management skills
  • Ability to work alone and within a team
  • Team player: you are keen to collaborate and establish strong relationships with your various contacts.
  • A good communicator: you adapt to your interlocutors and know how to pass on your ideas in a constructive, striking and benevolent way.


Relationship builder
  • Federator

_Percentage of trips:
_
_Up to 30%_****_
Position based _
_either in St Helena (UK) or in Visé (Belgium)_

Our offer:

After reading these points, do you think you are the person to take on this challenge? Then discover why
_KNAUFINSULATION_ is the company for you

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