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Ardagh Group

Global glass and metal packaging manufacturer

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Business OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeOss, NetherlandsNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • The candidate should have hbo-level education.
  • The candidate should have experience with continuous improvement, Lean, or process improvement in a production or operational environment.
  • The candidate should be able to identify improvement opportunities and turn them into concrete results with colleagues.
  • The candidate should have experience with Lean methods.
  • The candidate should be analytical, work with facts and data, and identify the root causes of problems.
  • The candidate should communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels, from operators to management.
  • The candidate should be able to connect with and coach people, guide them through change, and encourage continuous improvement.
  • The candidate should be proficient in spoken and written Dutch and English.
  • The candidate should be pragmatic and able to act decisively while adapting when appropriate.

Responsibilities

  • Work with colleagues to implement the Ardagh Metal Production System (AMPS).
  • Identify improvement opportunities and turn them into concrete results with the organization.
  • Use Lean methods and problem-solving to make processes smarter, safer, and more efficient.
  • Guide, train, and coach teams so they can continue improving independently.
  • Guide improvement projects from idea through implementation.
  • Encourage colleagues and engage them in a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Develop, share, and sustain best practices within the factory.
  • Work with production operators and shift leaders to analyze operational bottlenecks.
  • Facilitate improvement workshops and coach teams in solving complex problems.
  • Work visibly on the factory floor and collaborate with colleagues from production, engineering, quality, logistics, and management.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Green Belt or Black Belt certification is an advantage.

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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