Manager, Plant Production Jobs

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We have a Manager, Plant Production opening for our Kent, WA location. As the Manager, Plant Production, you will provide leadership and supervision to the plant personnel and maintain direct support to all departments

Key Responsibilities:

• Communicates with the emergency coordinator (EC) or Environmental Focal Point/Environmental Manager (EFP/EM) regarding environmental management activities.
• Maintains an awareness and complies with hazardous waste management and other environmental management requirements in the workplace by attending scheduled training sessions.
• Directs and assists with developmental or experimental production activities.
• May be responsible for environmental compliance.
• 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.
• 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.
• Directs and coordinates the activities of the production function.
• 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.
• Responsible for the overall safety performance of the production department by ensuring safety programs and procedures are followed.
• Complies with environmental regulations when using, dispensing, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and wastes.
• Accesses, inputs, and retrieves information from the computer.
• 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.
• May be responsible for plant housekeeping.
• Responsible for maintaining process quality in accordance with Ball Packaging Operations’ process and quality standards.
• Supports development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the food safety system.
• Establishes and implements improvements for safety, quality, and cost reduction programs.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintains positive relations with local bargaining unit ensuring a high level of productivity, if applicable.

This role will be supporting a 24/7 operation.

Professional & Education Qualifications:

• Proficiency with standard office software (such as MS Office Suite: Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple demands efficiently and effectively.
• 4+ years of supervisory experience in an industrial setting
• Previous experience in a high volume manufacturing or 24/7 manufacturing setting preferred
• 4+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (verbal and written) in a clear, concise and tactful manner to all levels of personnel.
• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree preferred

Skills and Knowledge:

• Must follow company policies, procedures, practices, and standards of conduct as outlined in the Ball Corporation manuals.
• Working knowledge of the following areas: production principles, practices, nomenclature, and procedures; company policies, procedures, and products; generally accepted managerial practices and procedures; business principles, legal practices, customer needs and expectations, and Ball Packaging Operations’ quality standards.
• Must be able to handle sensitive related and proprietary information in a confidential manner.
• Ability to negotiate with customers to promote or sell ideas or concepts.
• Must maintain professional competence, ethical integrity, knowledge, and skills.
• Performs such individual assignments as management may direct.
• Ability to apply intensive and diversified evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard plant production techniques, procedures, and criteria.

Compensation & Benefits

Benefits: At Ball we offer a wide range of benefits to our employees (and their eligible family members). Some of our great benefit programs you may be eligible for include: • Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage • Flex, Health and Dependent Savings Accounts • Life and Disability Programs • Paid Parental Leave • Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits • Educational Assistance • Service Awards • Additional Voluntary Benefit Programs • Company Sponsored Wellness Programs • 410k Retirement Savings with Company Match • Stock Purchase Options • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP) • Vacation (120 hours accrued/prorated based on start) • 12 Paid Holidays • Sick Leave (up to 40 hours annually)

Ball Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody. All qualified job applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, aboriginality, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, age, political affiliation or any other non-merit characteristic.

When you join Ball you belong to a team of over 22,000 members worldwide. Our products range from infinitely recyclable aluminum cans, cups, and aerosol bottles to aerospace solutions that enable our customers to have a deeper understanding of our planet and the universe.

Each of us has a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion which is the foundation of our culture of belonging.

Everyone at Ball is making a difference by doing what we love. Because what we create may change, but what we will always make is a difference.

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.
No agencies please.