Production Manager Jobs

Job Responsibilities

• Perform administrative activities necessary for the effective management of the different areas of the forming department, including the selection and development of employees.
• Coordinate production scheduling, salary administration budgets, cost control, and effective employee and union relations.
• Comply with Environmental and Food Safety standards as set forth in plant policies programs within Department responsibilities.
• Monitor department performances and report on negatively impacted areas while developing and implementing continuous improvement.
• Ensure the manufacturing of glass containers are within customer specifications and quality standards are strictly adhered to.
• Responsible for directing and organizing the forming, mold repair, and machine repair departments to obtain optimum performance in safety, quality, and performance efficiencies at the lowest cost.
• Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment always striving for zero accidents.

Job Requirements

• Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and Word.
• Will consider non-degreed individuals with equivalent experience.
• Undergraduate engineering degree in mechanical electrical or related discipline.
• Minimum of ten 10 years’ experience with the manufacturing of glass with emphasis on the forming process and management experience.
• Excellent communication skills required as well as strong organizational analytical and planning skills.

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 we produce more than 160 million containers per day?
• 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?

Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and have a reputation for innovation.

We push the boundaries of what is 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 whilst 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 will 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.