Glass Academy Manager

About the role

Adexen was mandated by a leading industrial manufacturing group to recruit a Glass Academy Manager for its operations in Nigeria. The position is based in Ogun State, with occasional travel to other manufacturing sites within the country. The manager will establish and lead a technical training academy focused on operational excellence, technical competencies and a sustainable talent pipeline for the group's glass manufacturing business.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement a Glass Academy strategy and develop technical curricula covering glass manufacturing operations, with competency frameworks, certification programs and career pathways for production, maintenance and technical staff.
• Deliver classroom, on-the-job and hands-on training on glass manufacturing processes, forming operations, IS machines, mould maintenance, furnace operations, process control, quality assurance, mechanical/electrical fundamentals, safety and continuous improvement; use blended learning, simulations and digital platforms.
• Manage day-to-day academy operations, facilities, equipment, schedules, budgets and compliance with quality and compliance standards.
• Assess competency gaps, build onboarding programs, support succession planning and workforce planning.
• Set KPIs, monitor trainee progress and certification, and continuously improve training based on performance data.
• Work with Plant Management, Production Leaders, Technical Teams and Human Resources, and partner with technical institutions, vocational centers and industry associations.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company standards and industry regulations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Materials Engineering or a related discipline; a postgraduate qualification in Learning & Development, Industrial Training or Organizational Development is advantageous.
• Professional certifications in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or Operational Excellence are highly desirable.
• 10 to 15 years of experience in glass manufacturing operations, including forming, furnace operations, quality control and maintenance.
• Previous experience managing technical training programs, industrial academies or workforce capability development initiatives.
• Experience in large industrial manufacturing environments and strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills.

Required skills

• Curriculum design, instructional development and competency management.
• Facilitation and presentation skills.
• Data-driven decision-making and problem-solving.