Frank SCHUURMANS
Kerkdriel
Summary
Dynamic Director oversees every facet of glass production with strong project management and decision-making skills. Brings comprehensive knowledge of glass production; 34+ years.
Skilled at coordinating furnace rebuilds, maintenance and personnel resources to complete work under tight deadlines. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director Glass & Furnace Technology
Libbey
11.2008 - Current
1989 NV Vereenigde glasfabrieken in Leerdam, The Netherlands : Several functions Trouble shooter IS machines till Batch manager; container glass
1990-1997 Furnace manager container glass in Leerdam , The Netherlands
1994 Started first oxyfuel amber furnace in the world Leerdam, The Netherlands
1997-2000 Batch and furnace manager container glass in Schiedam, The Netherlands
2000-2004 Furnace engineer at BSN Glasspack, The Netherlands ; container and tableware glass
2004-2008 Furnace engineer for North West Europe at Owens Illinois ; container glass
2008 -2017 Furnace engineer for Libbey Tableware, working for corporate engineering based in Toledo for the region Europe ;
2010 Built first oxyfuel furnace for Libbey in Leerdam, The Netherlands
2017 Built first Optimelt furnace in the world for Libbey in Leerdam, The Netherlands
2017-2019 Furnace engineer Europe & China for Libbey, The Netherlands
2019- 2024 Global Director Glass & Furnace Technology for Libbey, based in the Netherlands
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical
HTS
Den Bosch06.1989
Skills
- Business Development
- Project Coordination
- Strategic Planning
- Capital Spending
- Charismatic Leader
Operations Management
- Organizational Development
- Strategies and Goals
- Risk Management
- Process Improvement
- KPI Tracking
- Employee Development
Accomplishments
2017 Optimelt furnace L1 in Leerdam ; state of the art oxyfuel furnace with regenerative capabilities. First in the world
Certification
Celsian Glass course ; General Glass Technology 1991
VCA VOL: Safety training, certificate for supervisors 2014
Several different Leadership training throughout career;
latest from Ken Blanchard Organization are
Coaching, DiSC work of leaders, Conversational Capacity, Building Trust, Applied Strategic Thinking
Affiliations
- Football, Reading, Hiking in nature, Gardening
Languages
English
Full Professional
German
Professional Working
Dutch
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Director Glass & Furnace Technology
Libbey
11.2008 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical
HTS
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