Foseco is not only a supplier of foundry material. Our service goes far beyond material supply. We work the Foseco way – Excellent products, application expertise, proactive advice, and consultancy. Foseco is a partner to build on.

We offer a wide range of foundry products and services to meet the requirements of iron, steel and non-ferrous foundries to help them to reduce defects, improve casting quality and optimise production costs.

In April 2008, Foseco was acquired by Vesuvius, a global leader in metal flow engineering, providing a full range of engineering services and solutions to its customers worldwide, principally serving the steel and foundry industries. Vesuvius has a proud heritage of bringing innovation to the markets we serve. We have more than 200 technical experts supported by local development teams around the world to ensure we meet our customers’ needs. With 7 research centres across the globe, Vesuvius continues to lead innovation in our industry. The Global Foundry R&D Centre in Enschede was established in 2014 in order to serve our customers with innovative products. The well-equipped laboratories and in-house cast facilities are enabling the development of breakthrough technologies and processes. 

For Foseco we are looking for:

Manager – Feeding Systems

Foseco is the global leader in feeding system products because our products have the highest thermal and feed performance available. And, because Foseco’s feeding aids are carefully made in reliable processes, feed performance is particularly consistent. The application of Foseco feeding solutions avoid shrinkage defects and improve casting yields, reducing the amount of non-productive metal poured. Significant savings can also be made in fettling and cleaning operations.

The position will reinforce the Feeding Systems R&D team following the changes in the R&D organization structure. With a good understanding of the Feeding Systems product lines, as a manger you are the bridge between the scientists and the customers. You are a seasoned manager who is a guide and leader empowering the team members in their roles. You help the team to maximise their performance and contribution. You are result-oriented, have the key technical knowledge, skill-set and proven people management skills to achieve goals collectively. As a manager you embody fairness, emotional resilience, adaptability, and a positive attitude. You identify areas for improvement and make suggestions to achieve this. In addition, you ensure that the team has the resources and support to be successful in their task.

Responsibilities:

•  Ensure that project deadlines are met and that it falls within the budget.

• Collaborate and communicate effectively with external and internal personnel in verbal and written form.

• Serve as a contact person for various customers and suppliers.

• Communicate and work effectively with various departments within the company (scientists, technicians, marketing, sales etc.)

• Develop a fundamental understanding of current quality and performance testing for feeding systems products and raw materials. Seek to develop more meaningful, robust quantitative tests to provide greater insight into product performance.

• Identify and assess technologies, materials and processes from non-related industries, of potential application to the feeding systems area.

Who are we looking for?

• A candidate with a first degree in Chemistry / Materials Science or other relevant discipline. Postgraduate degree (MSc. Minimum, preferred PhD) in a relevant materials-based subject.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a manager in an R&D environment. High level of understanding of fundamental inorganic chemistry, materials science, or high temperature ceramics.
• A true people manager with high level skill set in change management, strategic thinking, executive leadership, project portfolio management.
• Preferably knowledge of refractory engineering / ceramics technology.
• Experience in work processes evaluation for efficiency and operational flow,
• Ability to work well with several departments and coordinate well with others in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience of delivering R&D objectives against deadlines and cost budgets. Ability to work as a member of the larger European and international R&D team.
• Sound practical laboratory skills, with a broad understanding of laboratory testing equipment and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills, fluent in English (written and spoken), good written and spoken German or Dutch is a considerable benefit.
• Understanding of basic of statistical techniques, computer literate, with basic programming skills and a working knowledge of higher-level mathematics would be advantageous.
• Good interpersonal skills.

What do we offer?

First of all, being part of a team of professionals who are very passionate about research and development. You will be working in a team that exists of Technicians, Engineers and Scientists.  Do you want to work in an innovative working environment equipped with all the latest technologies in the field of lab research? The laboratory is very extensive and equipped with the most advanced technologies available. We offer good working conditions and the ability to extend knowledge and grow further in the organization of Foseco.