Role description: 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
- 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
- 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.)
CompensationThe anticipated base annual salary range for this role is between $106,600 and 160,000 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.
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
Compensation:The anticipated base annual salary range for this role is between $110,900 and 166,300 per year upon hire. 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.
This role is eligible to participate in the annual Ardagh Incentive Bonus (AIB) plan. The bonus incentive program is based on total company performance.
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.
