Glass Academy Manager

About the role

The Glass Academy Manager will establish and lead a world‑class technical training academy for a leading glass manufacturing group in Nigeria. This role focuses on building operational excellence, technical competency and a sustainable talent pipeline across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive Glass Academy strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Develop structured curricula, competency frameworks, certification programmes and career pathways for production, maintenance and technical staff.
• Deliver classroom, on‑the‑job and hands‑on training covering all aspects of glass manufacturing, from batch preparation to quality assurance.
• Introduce modern learning methods such as blended learning, simulations and digital platforms.
• Manage day‑to‑day academy operations, facilities, budgets and compliance standards.
• Assess competency gaps, support onboarding, succession planning and workforce development.
• Establish KPIs, monitor training effectiveness and continuously improve programmes based on performance data.

Required profile

Required skills

• Glass manufacturing processes (batch preparation, melting, forming, annealing, inspection)
• Process optimisation and defect reduction
• IS machine operation and job change procedures
• Mould maintenance and basic mould design principles
• Furnace operations and glass conditioning
• Process control and quality assurance
• Mechanical, electrical and maintenance fundamentals
• Operational safety and continuous improvement practices
• Blended learning, simulations and digital learning platforms