Production Lab and Glaze Manager
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About the Role
Alfanar seeks a Production Lab and Glaze Manager to lead laboratory and glaze preparation operations in Riyadh. The role involves supervising raw material testing, glaze formulation, process optimization, and team development to meet production targets and quality standards.
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Responsibilities
- Supervise lab activities including raw material analysis, chemical testing, and quality issue correction advice.
- Manage glaze formulation, mixing, and application processes.
- Monitor shade variation and take corrective action when deviations are identified.
- Analyze production data to identify areas for improvement.
- Prepare regular reports on lab results, glaze performance, and production KPIs.
Requirements
- Bachelor Degree in Ceramic Engineering or any relevant field
- 4 to 6 years of work experience
- Safety Awareness and Compliance
- Reporting skills
- Product Development knowledge
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Job Purpose
- To lead and manage the Production Laboratory and Glaze Preparation sections by ensuring consistent quality, process efficiency, and production innovation through raw material testing, glaze formulation, process optimization, and team development to meet production targets and quality standards.
Key Accountability Areas
- Supervise lab activities including raw material analysis, chemical testing, and quality issue correction advice.
- Develop and implement testing protocols for new materials and formulations.
- Maintain calibration and upkeep of lab equipment.
- Manage glaze formulation, mixing, and application processes.
- Collaborate with R&D and design teams to develop new glaze effects and finishes.
- Monitor glaze performance during production and troubleshoot issues.
- Ensure accurate documentation of glazing recipes and process parameters.
- Monitor shade variation and take corrective action when deviations are identified.
- Obtain approval from the R&D Manager for product changes and adjustments before commercial production start up.
- Communicate required information to related departments from body preparation to kiln regarding developed bodies, glazes, and pilot run production.
- Ensure specified parameters are communicated, included, and maintained in the concerned departments.
- Control pigments and raw materials related to glazes and regularly check related inventory.
Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Ceramic Engineering or any relevant field
- 4 to 6 years of work experience
- Safety Awareness and Compliance
- Reporting
- Product Development
About Alfanar
- Alfanar is a Saudi company with an international presence, primarily engaged in the manufacturing and trading of electrical products, energy solutions, oil and gas, water treatment, infrastructure, technical services, and digital solutions.
- The hub of alfanar’s manufacturing operations is Medinet alfanar Alsinaiya, a 700,000 square meter complex in Riyadh.
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