Carton Procurement and Scheduling Manager

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Glass Packaging is a global leader in glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world’s leading brands. We trace our roots back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Today, we have a presence across Europe, Africa, and North America with a team of more than 20,000 people and revenues of over $9 billion.

Ardagh produces many of the cans and bottles for favorite beverages, specializing in metal and glass packaging—permanent materials that can be infinitely recycled without loss of quality. We produce over 160 million containers per day and are passionate about sustainability, innovation, and reducing environmental impact while remaining economically and socially responsible.

We offer exciting opportunities for talented and creative individuals and strive to create working environments where employees feel valued and can work to their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Organize and direct the carton department ensuring quality cartons are produced for the packing department that meet customer specifications and Ardagh Glass Packaging quality management systems.
• Coordinate repacks and reselection of containers by outside warehouses.
• Track daily production to ensure adherence to the production schedule.
• Maintain accurate cardboard inventory and location.
• Generate and maintain container and cardboard scrap requests.
• Maintain accurate and updated specification files for cartons.
• Monitor and reduce scrap generated in the packaging process.
• Develop sustainable relationships with outside suppliers to ensure materials are up to standard.
• Comply with environmental and food safety standards as outlined in plant policies within the department.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of experience in manufacturing.
• One (1) year of experience in inventories.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel up to 5%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, or a related field.
• Prior experience with SAP.
• Prior experience with food safety.
• Lean Six Sigma Certification.
• Prior experience working with lean manufacturing, kaizens, and 5S.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Apprenticeship programs.
• Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups.