Ardagh Group

Forming Supervisor

Ardagh Group$74K — $111K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Five years of experience in glass manufacturing, focusing on the forming process
  • Experience with mold repair and machine adjustments
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to work in a high-risk, heavy industrial environment
  • Willingness to work outside regular hours
  • Effective prioritization skills with a sense of urgency
  • Capability to travel up to 5%

Responsibilities

  • Establish a proactive safety environment and strive for zero accidents
  • Build effective relationships within the department and promote sound labor relations
  • Maintain accurate records of attendance, production, quality, and training
  • Monitor production efficiency and quality, implementing corrective action plans
  • Ensure compliance with environmental and food safety standards

Benefits

  • Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Apprenticeship programs
  • Opportunities for professional and personal development through Employee Resource Groups
Full Job Description
Role description:

The Forming Supervisor supervises hourly union employees for one shift of the forming department. This role ensures the shift is engaged in the manufacturing of glass containers to ensure customer requirements are met.

Responsibilities:

  • Establish and maintain a proactive safety environment which includes: good housekeeping, constant awareness of injury risks, and always striving for zero accidents

  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, with other departments, and with the employees; further, establish and develop labor relations utilizing sound management principles

  • Maintain timely and accurate records such as attendance, production, quality, training, and discipline

  • Monitor production efficiencies and quality regularly during the shift and provide corrective action plans with employees while maintaining accurate communications with appropriate departments

  • 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

  • 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:

  • Bachelor's 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

  • One (1) year of supervisory experience

  • Prior experience working within a unionized work environment

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

Compensation

The anticipated base annual salary range for this role is between $74,100 and $111,100 per year. Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate. The final salary will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate's qualifications and experience, where appropriate.

Ardagh Glass Packaging seeks to reward full-time, salaried employees for their contributions through the annual Ardagh Incentive Bonus (AIB) plan. The bonus allocated for this role is 10% of the annual salary. The bonus incentive program is based on company meeting or exceeding financial targets of EBITDA and operating cash flow.

Benefits Offered:
  • Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
    • 50% match of the first 6% you contribute
    • Separate 401(k) employer contribution to a percentage of your compensation, based on years of service
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Apprenticeship programs
  • Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Group is a global manufacturer of glass and metal packaging for food, beverage, and consumer goods. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. Ardagh Group has over 110 manufacturing facilities in 22 countries and employs over 16,000 people. The company's customers include some of the world's largest food and beverage brands. Ardagh Group is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ARD.
Learn more about Ardagh Group
Size
16,400 employees
Market Cap
$462 million
Industry
Net Income
$35 million
5 Year Trend
+5.3%
Revenue
$6.7 billion
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