What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Operation Development Manager position at Ardagh Group?
Role description:
The Technical Operations and Development Manager is responsible for analyzing operational and business aspects and facilitate with various functions to achieve EBITDA improvements. This role is also responsible for managing assigned areas in the Packing and Cold End Departments. Including the management of the inspection, conveying, case packing, palletizing and packaging of all ware while working closely with Hot End to repair glass defects.
Responsibilities:
Establish and maintain a safe and healthy work environment using sustainable environmental policies and continuous improvement programs
Analyze plant operation and business from multiple perspective to build EBITDA and improve quality
Facilitate cross-functional plant teams to drive improvements and report results quarterly
Convey all glass defects to the hot end personnel for repair as quickly as possible to attain a high-quality percent of pack
Coordinate and implement job changes
Assist with implementation of continuous improvement processes through problem-solving planning and corrective actions
Ensure good housekeeping practices in order to meet customer expectations
Direct all activities of the Labeling department including monitoring of all labeling of ware to ensure specifications are met
Direct, counsel, and train employees in department including SOPs, policies, and how to identify defects
Ensure that all personnel under supervision practice good safe working habits
Check all equipment on inspection lines to ensure that good ware is not lost and that equipment is working properly
Comply with Environmental and Food Safety standards as set forth in plant policies/programs within Department responsibilities
Minimum skills / qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Five (5) years engineering, forming and/or glass packaging experience
Must have strong communication skills with good team dynamics
Possess strong planning and organizational skills
Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office especially Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Travel up to 10%
Preferred skills / qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in technical related field
Two (2) years of prior management experience
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
- 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 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.
- 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 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 (clare.mchugh@ardaghgroup.com) if a reasonable accommodation is needed.