Ball Aerospace & Technologies

Supervisor, Plant Maintenance (Electrical/Process)

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

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
  • 2+ years of supervisory experience in industrial maintenance.
  • 2+ years of experience with industrial electrical maintenance.
  • Experience with PLCs, preferably Rockwell, is required.
  • Ability to negotiate with contractors for maintenance services.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain a safe work environment through inspections and safety meetings.
  • Oversee maintenance implementation and improvement of the food safety system.
  • Manage supply levels to prevent operational disruptions.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical electrical problems.
  • Plan and provide technical training for staff.

Benefits

  • Participation in an annual incentive compensation plan.
  • Comprehensive benefits structure available on the company’s Total Rewards page.
  • Regular in-person engagement required at the facility.
  • Potential travel between various Ball locations may be necessary.
Full Job Description
Primary purpose of the position:

Our Plant Electrical/Process Supervisor is responsible for leading a team of electrical team members, managing the life cycle of all support equipment and electrical resources, including execution of maintenance, process improvement and contracting with outside services. This role ensures the reliable and efficient operation of all electrical systems and support equipment within the plant. This role leads a team of electricians that focuses on maximizing production throughput, minimizing downtime, and sustaining high equipment availability by leading maintenance activities, troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues, and implementing proactive improvement strategies. The supervisor drives operational excellence while ensuring safety, compliance, and optimal resource utilization across the plant.

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.
  • Provides administration and supervision of the plant maintenance function as directed.
  • Arranges for maintenance of adequate level of supplies, materials and parts so that there will be no interruption in operations due to shortages.
  • Resolves technical problems encountered related to area of responsibility.
  • Provides and plans technical training.
  • Arranges for all equipment in area to be properly maintained and upgraded as needed.
  • Provides daily logs including daily scheduled and nonscheduled work sheets and equipment PMs.
  • Stays current in new technologies and applies them as applicable to the manufacturing process.
  • Accesses, inputs, and retrieves information from the computer.
  • Maintain positive relations with local bargaining unit ensuring a high level of productivity (if applicable).
  • Initiates, reviews, masters, and follows all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility.
  • Establishes and maintains an employee relations climate of trust and confidence that will discourage third party interference, or establishes and maintains an employee relations climate of trust and confidence with employees, their union stewards and representatives which will promote achievement of plant and company goals.
  • Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the division, the group, and the company. Includes ability to handle stress and to interact with others so as to establish and maintain a positive and productive work environment and minimize personal conflicts.
  • While the regular working cycle of this position is usually 5 days on (Monday-Friday), this job may include working weekends (Saturday and Sunday); working hours may vary as specified by management. Incumbent must be able to work overtime on a regular basis and/or be on call as directed by management.
  • Maintains an awareness and complies with hazardous waste management and other environmental management requirements in the workplace by attending scheduled training sessions.
  • Communicates with the emergency coordinator (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, EFP/EM. 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:
  • High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's Degree preferred
  • 2+ years of supervisory experience ideally in an industrial maintenance environment
  • 2+ years of experience with industrial electrical maintenance
  • 2+ years of experience with PLCs, preferably with Rockwell
  • Ability to apply intensive and diversified evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard machine shop, electrical shop, maintenance shop, chemical process, and tooling inspection techniques, procedures, and criteria.
  • Must be able to handle sensitive related and proprietary information in a confidential manner.
  • Performs such individual assignments as management may direct.
  • Ability to negotiate with contractors for facilities/buildings maintenance.
  • Ability to operate and functionally use a computer.
  • Ability to perform basic arithmetic, geometric, and algebraic calculations.
  • Must maintain professional competence, ethical integrity, knowledge, and skills.
  • Working knowledge of the following areas: product specifications and technology of equipment and generally accepted supervisory practices and procedures.
  • Must follow company policies, procedures, practices, and standards of conduct as outlined in the Ball Corporation manual.


Other Requirements:
  • 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.

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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 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.
  • Under Colorado, California, Connecticut, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania law, you have the right to exclude or redact age-related details-such as your date of birth, school attendance dates, or graduation dates-from your resume, cover letter, CV, or other supporting documents (e.g., transcripts, certificates).
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visa, now or in the future, for this job opening.

* This position will be posted 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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