Role description:The Mold Repair Manager is responsible for managing the mold department to ensure that the forming department receives the highest standard and quality of mold design. This role is also responsible for repairing mold equipment to produce quality containers for customers.
Responsibilities:Design and direct all in-plant revisions to mold equipment to ensure quality containers and meet company speed percentage of pack and weight standardsInspect and oversee the correction of departmental safety hazards and observe and correct departmental employee safety work practices and proceduresInstruct and counsel on mold equipment revision and repair methods and proceduresWork with corporate and plant scheduling to ensure adequate mold equipment and related parts for job changes ensuring the best time and method of movements for new and interplant transfers of mold equipmentOrder all mold equipment inserts, tools, supplies, and related parts to operate the departmentSupply enough serviceable mold equipment to make a successful production runMaintain all records for incoming and outgoing equipment transfers and direct the inspection and inventory of all incoming mold equipmentMaintain all attendance time and vacation records for the departmentMonitor the life of mold and track inventoryComply with environmental and food safety standards as outlined in plant policies within the department.
Minimum skills / qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalentTen (10) years of experience in glass manufacturing with an emphasis on the mold repair process, job changes, machine repair equipment, and management experienceExcellent communication skillsProficient organizational, analytical, and planning skillsProficient in Microsoft Office SuiteAbility to work in a heavy industrial, high-risk work environmentAbility to work outside of regular work hoursAbility to prioritize work and have a sense of urgencyAbility to travel up to 5%.
Preferred skills / qualifications:Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related disciplineFifteen (15) years of experience in glass manufacturing with an emphasis on the mold repair process, job changes, machine repair equipment, and management experiencePrior experience with work order management database (i.e. Fiix)
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)
- Apprenticeship programs
- 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.
