Ball Aerospace & Technologies

Superintendent, Plant Process (BE)

Ball Aerospace & Technologies$85K — $119K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years experience in high-speed manufacturing environments.
  • Broad training in engineering or related field through education or experience.
  • Strong understanding of production processes and equipment technology.
  • Ability to negotiate with contractors for maintenance services.
  • Knowledgeable in hazardous waste management and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain a safe and secure work environment, responding to unsafe conditions.
  • Implement and improve the food safety system consistently.
  • Ensure efficient 24/7 operations of assigned process areas.
  • Manage resources for functional areas, including budget oversight.
  • Supervise process team members for optimal performance.
  • Identify process improvement opportunities through analysis and recommendations.
  • Develop corrective action plans for diagnosed problem areas.

Benefits

  • Participation in the annual incentive compensation plan.
  • Access to comprehensive benefits structure from Ball.
  • Onsite work environment requiring regular engagement in Goodyear, AZ.
  • Potential travel between Ball locations.
  • Emphasis on safety culture and compliance during work.
Full Job Description
Primary purpose of the position:
Responsible for supervising and driving plant process optimization for the functional area assigned.

Essential Responsible Areas:
  • Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure work environment. This includes correcting unsafe acts/conditions, facilitating monthly safety meetings, performing monthly safety inspections, and investigating accidents, as required.
  • Supports development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the food safety system.
  • Responsible for ensuring round the clock efficient operations for assigned process area.
  • Manages the resources and activities for functional area or process assigned.
  • Supervises process team members.
  • Establishes maintenance procedures on equipment, including planning, budgeting, execution, and periodic review.
  • Responsible for planning, administering, and managing the budget for assigned process area.
  • Applies knowledge of functional area to conduct system and process analysis, identifies opportunities for improvement, and makes recommendations to management.
  • Diagnoses problem areas and develops and implements corrective action plans.
  • Participates in designing and overseeing new systems and processes that improve and enhance plant performance in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
  • Collects and organizes data in order to generate and maintain reports and schedules related to functional area.
  • Coordinates and applies maintenance techniques directed toward monitoring and reducing maintenance and repair costs.
  • Arranges for maintenance of adequate level of supplies, materials, and parts so that there will be no interruption in operations due to shortages.
  • Arranges for all equipment in area to be properly maintained and upgraded as needed.
  • Arranges for training of employees in proper maintenance programs and procedures for plant production equipment.
  • Accesses, inputs, and retrieves information from computer.
  • Initiates, reviews, masters, and follows all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility.
  • Communicates with the emergency coordinate (EC) or Environmental Focal Point/Environmental Manager (EFP/EM) regarding environmental management activities.
  • Understands and responds effectively to EC directions during emergencies by being familiar with emergency procedures, equipment, and systems, as necessary. Implements contingency plan to the level required by the position.
  • Understands, completes, and maintains environmental documentation for which the individual is trained, or as directed by the EC, EFP, or EM (i.e., inspections, labeling, record keeping, maintenance of equipment, etc.). Reports to the EC, EFP, or EM on the status of assigned responsibilities.
  • Complies with established job safety practices, policies and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment.
  • Recognizes waste streams and minimizes waste generation, through prudent use of materials, proper disposal and segregation as directed during training or by the EC. Understands and practices proper accumulation and storage requirements for wastes.
  • Complies with environmental regulations when using, dispensing, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and wastes.


Position Requirement & competencies:

Professional & Education Qualification:
  • Broad training in a related field usually acquired through college or education or work-related experience
  • Job related experience for 5 year(s) minimum
  • Experience in high speed manufacturing


Skills:
  • Ability to apply intensive and diversified evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard plant production, chemical process, and warehouse techniques, procedures, and criteria.
  • Ability to negotiate with contractors for facilities/building maintenance.
  • Ability to perform basic arithmetic, geometric, and algebraic calculations.
  • Must be able to handle sensitive related and proprietary information in a confidential manner.
  • Maintains an awareness and complies with hazardous waste management and other environmental management requirements in the workplace by attending scheduled training sessions.
  • Ability to operate and functionally use a computer.
  • Performs such individual assignments as management may direct.
  • Must follow company policies, procedures, practices, and standards of conduct as outlined in the Ball Corporation manuals.
  • Must maintain professional competence, ethical integrity, knowledge, and skills


Knowledge:

Working knowledge of the following areas:
  • Production processes.
  • Product specifications and technology of equipment.
  • Generally accepted supervisory practices and procedures.


Other Requirements:

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
  • Works in both office and manufacturing environments.
  • This position is exposed to occupational hazards, including but not limited to, high noise levels, physical obstacles, exposure to chemicals, etc.
  • Must wear appropriate safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing, and footwear in appropriate areas and follow safety practices.


Compensation & Benefits:
  • Expected Hiring Salary Range: $85,900, - $119,890 (Salary to be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)
  • This role will be eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan.
  • Please visit our "Total Rewards" page to learn more about Ball's comprehensive benefits structure.
  • Onsite Work Environment: This position is based in Goodyear, AZ and requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site. Travel and local commute between Ball locations and other possible non-Ball locations may be required.

When submitting your application to Ball, we encourage you to emphasize your skills, experience, and qualifications that align with the role.

Please note the advertised job title might vary from the job title on the contract due to local job title structure and global HR systems.

* This position will be posted externally for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.

No agencies please.

About Ball Aerospace & Technologies

Ball Corporation is a provider of metal packaging for beverages, foods and household products, and of aerospace and other technologies and services to commercial and governmental customers. Founded in 1880, the company employs more than 15,000 people in more than 90 locations worldwide. Ball Corporation stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BLL.

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Size
24,300 employees
Market Cap
$16.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$585 million
Founded
1980
5 Year Trend
+8.8%
Revenue
$11.7 billion
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