Production Manager (Winston-Salem, NC, US, 27107) na Ardagh Group

The Production Manager is accountable for plant production, management of production supervisors and hourly associates assigned to the manufacturing lines.  The position directs the production workforce in OEE, Spoilage, Safety, Continuous Improvement, Cost Reduction, Engagement and Quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure safe operation of all equipment, trains associates as necessary, and promptly investigates and reports all safety concerns.
• Balances safety, quality, productivity, cost, and morale to achieve positive results in all areas with a focus on continuous improvement in all areas.
• Ensures effective employee relations through coaching and development and resolves employee issues through problem resolution.  
• Inspect materials, product, and equipment to detect defects or malfunctions. Determine best problem solving solution.
• Ensure all associates adhere to production and processing standards.
• Ensure all production, quality, and maintenance systems are in working order.
• Analyze performance trends and take corrective action to meet goals.
• Oversee training to increase employees’ skills and capabilities
• Ensure Company procedures and policies are enforced.
• Complete budgets and requests for funding in support of plant needs.
• Provide performance reviews as necessary.
• Establish a working environment which promotes the importance of employees acting with integrity and in an ethical manner.
• Ensure the execution of key internal controls within the area of responsibility.
• Demonstrate commitment to the Ardagh core values and policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• At least 5 years’ experience in production management.
• Experience in high speed manufacturing and PLC Controls.
• Must have proficient computer skills, including Microsoft office products.
• Knowledge of business principles (planning, finance, resource allocation, employee relations, leadership techniques) in the coordination of people and resources.
• Experience with Six Sigma, Lean or other improvement philosophies Experience in a union environment is strongly preferred.
• OAS, OMS and SAP preferred.

Ardagh Metal Packaging is a leading global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners. A subsidiary of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group and a leading industry metal packaging company, Ardagh Metal Packaging employs more than 6,300 people across Europe, North America and Brazil, with sales of approximately $4.7 billion.

Ardagh Metal Packaging believes that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued and can work to their full potential. 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 Metal Packaging - North America has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent, or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination against any employee or applicant based on any of these factors is prohibited.