Plant Manager

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The below outlines what is expected the day-to-day as you learn in preparation for a promotional opportunity as plant leader of another facility. Ball has a generous relocation package to offer and will support career growth and transition within our network of operations. 

We’re considering candidates open to relocation, with current opportunities to be onsite in:

• Glendale, AZ
• Findlay, OH

It is expected that all candidates are mobile friendly, and as we begin discussions with you, we will align locations of interest with the right strategic opportunities at Ball.  We look forward to hearing where you want to take your career!

Primary purpose of the position:
Assists in the direction of assigned plant.  Ensures the plant meets the group’s overall business plans and objectives.

Essential Responsible Areas:

• Responsible for the overall safety and environmental performance in the plant by ensuring plant focus on programs, procedures and KPI’s in accordance with Ball safety/environmental programs.
• Supports the selection, training, growth and development of shift and staff personnel to attain organizational goals.
• Supports development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the food safety system.
• Provides direction of plant operations for the manufacturing of group products in accordance with process and product specifications and quality standards, complying with contractual and/or customer requirements and meeting financial objectives.
• Provides direction/support to plant operations to include production, engineering, quality, lean etc.
• Facilitates and partners with all functions in the preparation of the plant’s operating budget.
• Ensures the plant complies with all environmental regulations by maintaining effective environmental programs and maintains knowledge and awareness of environmental requirements.
• Initiates, reviews, masters, and follows all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility.
• Supports positive employee relations in the plant, including with local/national union leadership, if applicable.
• Complies with environmental regulations when using, dispensing, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and wastes.
• Orchestrate activities, assignments and projects to maintain optimal level of customer service for both internal and external customers.

Position Requirement & competencies:

Professional & Education Qualification

• Broad training in a related field usually acquired through college or work-related experience 
• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain (MBA-Preferred). 
• Job related experience for 10 year(s) minimum.
• 4 years of manufacturing leadership experience (high speed manufacturing/packaging preferred).
• Demonstrated successful experience using Lean Six Sigma principles in manufacturing.
• Highly matrixed/high growth organization experience.
  

Skills:

• Ability to participate with functional counterparts within the organization at the earliest stages of planning/development to meet plant objectives; directing, allocating the plant’s resources, timing, etc.
• Must be able to handle sensitive related and proprietary information in a  confidential manner.
• Performs such individual assignments as management may direct.
• Ability to negotiate with customers to promote or sell ideas or concepts.
• Must maintain professional competence, ethical integrity, knowledge, and skills.
  

Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of the following areas:  company policies, procedures, and products; general administrative principles, practices, nomenclature, and procedures; generally accepted managerial practices and procedures; business principles, legal practices, customer needs and expectations, and manufacturing operations

Compensation & Benefits: 

• Expected Hiring Salary Range:  $115,000 - $164,300   (Salary to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)  
• This role will be eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan. 
• Please visit our "Total Rewards" page to learn more about Ball’s comprehensive benefits structure.  
• Onsite Work Environment: This position is based in onsite in the Plant and requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site. Travel and local commute between Ball locations and other possible non-Ball locations may be required. 
• Relocation Assistance is available.

When submitting your application to Ball, we encourage you to emphasize your skills, experience, and qualifications that align with the role.  

Ball Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody. All qualified job applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, aboriginality, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non-merit characteristic.  

Please note the advertised job title might vary from the job title on the contract due to local job title structure and global HR systems.

• Under Colorado, California, Connecticut, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania law, you have the right to exclude or redact age-related details—such as your date of birth, school attendance dates, or graduation dates—from your resume, cover letter, CV, or other supporting documents (e.g., transcripts, certificates).   
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visa, now or in the future, for this job opening.

* This position will be posted internally for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.

No agencies please. 

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