What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at Ardagh Group?
Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
- Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet daily goals.
- Ensures effective employee relations through coaching and development and resolves employee issues through problem resolution OR Confer with management for guidance in resolving employee complaints and or grievances.
- Develop and/or implement training plans to increase employees’ skills and capabilities. Read and analyze charts, work orders, maintenance, and production schedules in order to meet customer requirements.
- Confer with other supervisors and managers to coordinate operations and activities throughout the operation.
- Inspect materials, product, and equipment to detect defects or malfunctions. Determine best problem-solving solution.
- Ensure all associates adhere to production and processing standards.
- Ensure all production, quality, and maintenance systems are in working order.
- Recommend improvement ideas in all areas.
- Record and maintain records as required.
- Oversees instruction, implementation and enforcement of policies as they relate to employees.
- Leads by example with the Company Code of Ethics. This includes following Company policies, standards and specifications.
- Analyzes and resolves work problems in an efficient and effective manner.
- Ensures the work area is properly maintained and organized.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills & Competencies:
- Knowledge of electrical and process improvements.
- Mechanical: Knowledge of machines, tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Must have proficient computer skills, including Microsoft office products.
- SAP preferred.
- Production and Processing: Knowledge of raw materials, production equipment and processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
- Administrative and Management: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in planning, resource allocation, employee relations, leadership techniques, in the coordination of people and resources.
- Experience with Six Sigma, Lean or other improvement philosophies
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Attention to detail and understanding the emphasis on plant efficiency while ensuring customer requirements are met.
- Strong team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines.
- Ability to coach, develop, engage and retain a team of employees.
Education & Experience:
- B.S./B.A. in Management, Industrial Engineering or technical
- At least 3 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing facility
- 5 years’ experience in high speed manufacturing
Preferred Qualifications:
- SAP, Kronos experience
- Experience in a union environment is strongly preferred
Physical Demands:
- Walk on flat surfaces 90% of the time
- Climb stairs 10% of the time
- Work a 12-hour shift, (3-4, 4-3 schedule)
- Willing to work night shifts
About Ardagh Metal Packaging
Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) is a leading supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners globally. An operating business of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group, AMP is a leading industry player across Europe and the Americas, with innovative production capabilities, 23 production facilities, more than 6,000 employees and recorded revenues of $4.8 billion in 2023.
AMP is 76%-owned by Ardagh Group and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker AMBP.
About Ardagh Group
Ardagh Group is a global supplier of infinitely recyclable metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for brand owners around the world. We have grown to a team of approximately 20,000 people with revenues of more than $9 billion. Today we have a presence across the Americas, Europe and Africa.
Ardagh produces many of the beverage cans and bottles that contain your favourite beverages.- Our packaging is manufactured from metal and glass - permanent materials that can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality.
- Ardagh produces more than 60 billion containers per year (more than 160 million containers per day).
The future we’re creating for Ardagh is built around our four Core Values of Inclusion, Trust, Teamwork and Excellence. 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!