Role description:
The Tank Manager establishes good operating principles within the assigned furnace. This role will advise necessary personnel immediately of any problems with mold equipment or machine variables.
Responsibilities:
Advise necessary personnel immediately of any problems with mold equipment or machine variables
Manage machine set-up on an assigned tank by establishing what special coating will be used how it is to be applied and how often the equipment will be changed
Maintain production standards at the highest level of quality by ensuring appropriate forehearth temperatures job set-ups and/or job changes
Direct advise and train employees in the forming department including how to identify and correct defects
Assist with the implementation of continuous improvement processes through problem-solving planning and corrective actions
Manage the maintenance of Individual Section (IS) machines ensuring machine setups are acceptable and maintained
Establish good forehearth curves and operations on all shops monitored
Maintain a daily line of communication with management and ensure job changes are up to standard before leaving each day
Comply with environmental and food safety standards as set forth in plant policies and programs within the departmental responsibilities
Minimum skills / qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Five (5) years of experience in glass manufacturing with an emphasis on the forming process
One (1) year of supervisory experience
Prior experience with mold repair machine repair and job changes
Excellent communication skills
Proficient organizational analytical and planning skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to work in a heavy industrial high-risk work environment
Ability to work outside of regular work hours
Ability to prioritize work and have a sense of urgency
Ability to travel up to 5%
Preferred skills / qualifications:
Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering electrical engineering or a related discipline
Eight (8) years of experience in glass manufacturing with an emphasis on the forming process and supervisory experience
Prior experience with the plants forming process (i.e. press blow-and-blow etc.)
Benefits Offered:
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.
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 Kelly Molloy () if a reasonable accommodation is needed.
Required Experience:
Manager
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.