Operations Manager

About the role

Ardagh Glass Packaging is a global leader in glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world’s leading brands. We trace our roots 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. We are passionate about sustainability, innovation, and creating working environments where employees feel valued and can work to their full potential.

As the Operations Manager, you will manage the daily operations of the batch house, furnaces, hot end production, cold end production, and warehouse operations to meet and exceed plant key performance indicators.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a safe and healthy work environment using sustainable environmental policies and continuous improvement programs.
• Assist in people development of the operations team including succession planning, identifying training needs, recruiting and interviewing, annual salary reviews, and performance reviews.
• Ensure the manufacturing of glass containers is within customer specifications and quality standards while meeting the financial goals of the plant or department.
• Direct assigned plant department planning, scheduling, and production functions in consideration of scheduled projects, holidays, and maintenance repairs.
• Monitor and communicate process improvement initiatives and make recommendations to improve the manufacturing process and process control.
• Maintain good customer relations through regular communication and maintaining the highest level of quality.
• Work in coordination with the plant engineering team to adhere to and improve the plant maintenance program.
• Assume Plant Manager responsibilities as required.
• Comply with environmental and food safety standards as set forth in plant policies and programs within departmental responsibilities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience managing in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience working in packaging or glass industry.
• Proficient working with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Travel up to 10%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in engineering, business, or related field.
• Prior experience working in the glass container industry.
• Prior experience leading a unionized workforce.
• Prior experience working with SAP ERP.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified.

Pay

The anticipated base annual salary range for this role is between $124,200 and $186,400 per year upon hire. The final salary will be determined based on a candidate’s qualifications and experience. This role is eligible to participate in the annual Ardagh Incentive Bonus (AIB) plan, based on total company performance.

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.