Forehearth Specialist at Beta Glass Plc

Beta Glass, a proud member of the Frigoglass Group, stands as a strategic partner to international beverage bottlers. Positioned as a major supplier of glass packaging, we play a crucial role in the burgeoning markets of West and Central Africa.

Our diverse range of glass containers offers superior packaging solutions to clients across various sectors, including soft drinks, beer, spirits, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. We are committed to delivering excellence in our products. At Beta Glass, we are not just suppliers; we are partners in progress, dedicated to setting new standards in the glass packaging industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Forehearth Specialist

Location: Agbara, Ogun

Job Purpose

• Monitor and control forehearth temperature zones to ensure uniform glass distribution to forming machines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper conditioning of molten glass for optimal forming performance and bottle quality. Coordinate production activities to ensure that high-quality bottles are produced in line with the quality plan
• Work with the forming team to support gob formation, weight control, and consistency. Ensure all job change activities are carried out efficiently and in line with production requirements.
• Identify and troubleshoot forehearth-related defects affecting product quality.
• Optimize fuel consumption and improve thermal efficiency of the forehearth system.
• Ensure proper maintenance and inspection of forehearth equipment, including burners, thermocouples, and refractories.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards.
• Identify environmental risks in operations and implement control measures to minimize impact.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mechanical Engineering, Glass Technology or related disciplines
• 1 - 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Ability to use Microsoft Suites - excel, words and power point
• Good communication oral/written and report writing skills.

Application Closing Date
1st June, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online