Manager, Job Change

Role description: 

The Job Change Manager oversees the production line equipment setup and ensures job changes are such that glass containers are manufactured effectively and efficiently, meeting customer requirements and production efficiencies. 

 

Responsibilities: 

• Work with operators and upkeep personnel to establish and maintain process control 

• Direct and supervise job changes to ensure proper standard operating procedures are being followed 

• Evaluate job changes after startup and provide guidance and direction to employees in reducing defects 

• Document job changes and review histories to assure the repeatability of proper setups 

• Work with cold-end supervisors to observe and ensure machine inspection equipment and line flow is at optimal production levels 

• Observe and assist in plant production as needed 

• Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment consistent with Ardagh Glass Packaging's policies and procedures while striving for zero accidents 

• Maintain an effective working relationship within functional areas and with other departments ensuring effective and timely communication 

• Comply with operational, environmental, and food safety standards as outlined in plant policies and programs within the department 

 

Minimum skills / qualifications:  

• High School Diploma or equivalent 

• Five (5) years of experience in glass manufacturing with an emphasis on the forming process 

• Three (3) years of job change experience 

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

• 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 and job change experience 

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Group is a global leader in metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world’s leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 16,000 people with revenues of almost $7 billion.
Today we have a presence across Europe and the Americas.

•    Did you know that Ardagh produce many of the beverage cans and bottles you drink your favorite beverages from?
•    Did you know we produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality?
•    Did you know we produce more than 160 million containers per day?

Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and have a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. 

Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact while remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible.
We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. 

We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated.

Here at Ardagh, we offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team, you’ll enjoy the journey!

Ardagh Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.