Manager, Assistant Plant

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.

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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

 

Primary Purpose of the Position:

Assists in the direction of assigned plant. Ensures the plant meets the group’s overall business plans and objectives. 

 

What will you be responsible for?

• The overall safety and environmental performance in the plant by ensuring plant focus on programs, procedures and KPI’s in accordance with Ball safety/environmental programs.
• Supports the selection, training, growth and development of shift and staff personnel to attain organizational goals.
• Supports development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the food safety system.
• Provides direction of plant operations for the manufacturing of group products in accordance with process and product specifications and quality standards, complying with contractual and/or customer requirements and meeting financial objectives.
• Provides direction/support to plant operations to include production, engineering, quality, lean etc.
• Facilitates and partners with all functions in the preparation of the plant’s operating budget.
• Ensures the plant complies with all environmental regulations by maintaining effective environmental programs and maintains knowledge and awareness of environmental requirements.
• Initiates, reviews, masters, and follows all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility.
• Supports positive employee relations in the plant, including with local/national union leadership, if applicable.
• Complies with environmental regulations when using, dispensing, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and wastes.
• Orchestrate activities, assignments and projects to maintain optimal level of customer service for both internal and external customers. 

 

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain preferred (MBA-Highly Preferred) with broad training in a related field.
• Job related experience for 5 year(s) minimum.
• 4 years of manufacturing leadership experience (high speed manufacturing/packaging preferred).
• Willingness to relocate for future opportunities. 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated successful experience using statistical and continuous improvement principles in manufacturing.
• Highly matrixed/high growth organization experience.
• Working knowledge of the following areas:  company policies, procedures, and products; general administrative principles, practices, nomenclature, and procedures; generally accepted managerial practices and procedures; business principles, legal practices, customer needs and expectations, and manufacturing operations.
• Ability to participate with functional counterparts within the organization at the earliest stages of planning/development to meet plant objectives; directing, allocating the plant’s resources, timing, etc.

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Compensation & Benefits:

• This role is based in Saratoga, NY. It is eligible for relocation benefits. 
• Hiring Salary Range: $ 106,100 - 151,900  (Salary to be determined by the applicant’s education, expe