Production Manager

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The Production Manager is responsible for directing forming, mold repair, and machine repair departments to obtain optimum performances in safety, quality, and performance efficiencies at the lowest operating cost.

Responsibilities :

Ensure the manufacturing of glass containers are within customer specifications and quality standards

Select and develop employees to adequately staff the forming department which includes salary administration, effective employee and union relations, developmental and training opportunities, and succession planning

Manage departmental budgets including time, labor, and spending costs

Establish and maintain a safe and healthy work environment always striving for zero accidents

Monitor department performances and report on negative impacted areas while developing and implementing continuous improvement

Comply with environmental and food safety standards as outlined in plant policies within the department

Minimum skills / qualifications :

High School Diploma or equivalent

Twelve (12) years of experience in glass manufacturing with an emphasis on the forming process and management experience

Prior experience with mold repair, machine repair, and job changes

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 :

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related discipline

Fifteen (15) years of experience in glass manufacturing with an emphasis on the forming process and management experience

Prior experience with the plant's forming process (i.e. press, blow-and-blow, etc.)

Benefits Offered :

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD / LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups

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 world's 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 20,000 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 what's 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, you'll 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 (kelly.molloy@ardaghgroup.com) if a reasonable accommodation is needed.

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