Operations Manager
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Job Location:
Marion, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Role description:
The AIS Operations Manager is the leader of the local manufacturing site for Ardagh I.S. machines. This role is responsible for providing proactive operational support and support any equipment needs for the day-to-day operations and project related work. Also to lead on management of spare Inventories and other site leadership tasks as needed.
Responsibilities:
Establish and maintain a safe and healthy work environment using sustainable environmental policies and continuous improvement programs
Ensure machine equipment is supplied to Ardagh quality standards and within customer specification
Build customer relationships through regular communication and delivered quality
Lead departments to optimize performance in all aspects of the business
Drive a continuous improvement culture around collaboration between plants and their equipment needs
Guide people development training employee engagement and advancement at all levels of the plant organization through servant leadership
Partner and share best practices with business segment peers to drive overall company performance improvements
Perform administrative responsibilities necessary to effectively manage the facility
Leverage project expertise to provide guidance surrounding plant needs and best practices and reducing waste by doing the right practcies at the right time
Drive favorable P&L results through the items the plant controls (i.e. productivity labor cost spending)
Organize and direct the manufacturing activities and installation of Individual Section (IS) machines within AGP and outside customers specifications
Ensure continuous improvement processes productivity and quality
Lead the efficient and timely usage of SAP to adhere to proper inventory control levels aiding in implementation and problem solving of the system as needed
Manage the unionized hourly staff within the location
Other projects as assigned
Minimum skills / qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum of five (5) years of experience managing in a manufacturing environment
Minimum of ten (10) years of experience working in packaging or glass industry
Proficient working with Microsoft Office Suite
Travel up to 10%
Preferred skills / qualifications:
Undergraduate degree in engineering business or related field
Prior experience working in the glass container industry
Prior experience leading a unionized workforce
Prior experience working with SAP ERP
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
Benefits Offered:
- Medical prescription dental and vision plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match and an employer retirement contribution
- Paid holidays floating days and vacation
- Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups
- Benefits available from day 1 of employment
- Flexible and hybrid working hours
Please note the compensation and benefits information above is accurate as of the date of this posting. Ardagh reserves the right to modify this information at any time in accordance with applicable law.
About Ardagh Group
Ardagh Glass Packaging is a global leader in glass packaging solutions producing packaging for the worlds leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company founded in 1932. Since then we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 20000 people with revenues of over $9 billion.
Today we have a presence across Europe Africa and North America.
- Did you know that Ardagh produces many of the cans and bottles you drink your favorite beverages from
- Did you know we produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality
- Did you know we produce more than 160 million containers per day
Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and has a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of whats possible pioneering new production methods new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact while remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible. We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued can work to their full potential and where their achievements are celebrated. Here at Ardagh we offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career come and join our team youll enjoy the journey!
Ardagh Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin protected veteran status disability or any other basis prohibited by federal state and local law.
Ardagh Group complies with federal state and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Contact Clare McHugh () if a reasonable accommodation is needed.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Six Sigma
- Lean
- Management Experience
- Process Improvement
- Microsoft Outlook
- Analysis Skills
- Warehouse Management System
- Operations Management
- Kaizen
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Retail Management
About Company
Ardagh Group is a global supplier of sustainable metal & glass packaging solutions. We are one of the preferred glass packaging manufacturers of the world's leading brands.
