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Ardagh Group

Global glass and metal packaging manufacturer

Assistant Production Manager

Manufacturing & Production OperationsUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeOss, NetherlandsIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Have higher professional education (hbo) work-and-thinking level.
  • Be able to identify improvement opportunities and turn them into concrete results with colleagues.
  • Work analytically with facts and data and identify the root causes of problems.
  • Communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels, from operators to management.
  • Be able to connect with, coach, and motivate people through change and continuous improvement.
  • Have spoken and written proficiency in Dutch and English.
  • Be pragmatic, resilient, and able to act decisively while adapting when needed.

Responsibilities

  • Support the production manager in leading daily operations.
  • Work with shift leaders and technical team leaders on practical improvements and efficient operation of the 24-hour production process.
  • Investigate trends in output, quality deviations, and unplanned downtime.
  • Help implement the Ardagh Metal Production System (AMPS) and translate ideas into concrete improvements.
  • Analyze and report the results of the previous 24 hours.
  • Support the direction of shift leaders.
  • Identify improvement opportunities and work with the organization to achieve concrete results.
  • Apply Lean methods and problem-solving to make processes smarter, safer, and more efficient.
  • Guide, train, and coach teams in continuous improvement.
  • Present analyses of performance trends and breakdowns to senior management.
  • Engage colleagues in a culture of continuous improvement.

About the Company

Ardagh Group

Global glass and metal packaging manufacturer

Ardagh Group operates as a global packaging supplier specializing in glass bottles, jars, and metal beverage cans for drinks and consumer goods. Its products are produced on large, integrated manufacturing lines around the world, allowing customers to source finished packaging in one place. The company grew through a series of acquisitions to expand from glass into metal packaging and to build a broad, multi-material packaging platform. Its goal is to be a top global supplier of packaging solutions by leveraging scale, diverse materials, and an efficient supply chain.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Founded
1932

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