Assistant Plant Manager - Future Plant Manager Development Program

Ball•Temple Terrace, FL

40d•$115,000 - $164,300•Onsite

About The Position

This Assistant Plant Manager role is part of Ball's Future Plant Manager Development Program. It is designed as a strategic leadership development position for high-performing operations leaders who aspire to become Plant Managers within 18-24 months. Candidates will gain direct exposure to all aspects of plant leadership and build a career pathway within Ball's manufacturing network.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent manufacturing leadership experience will be considered.
5+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Experience leading supervisors, managers, or functional leaders.
Demonstrated ownership of safety, quality, productivity, cost, delivery, and workforce performance.
Experience leading large manufacturing teams through multiple layers of leadership.
Proven track record of developing talent, building leadership capability, and creating succession pipelines.
Strong business acumen with exposure to budgets, labor planning, workforce development, and operational performance metrics.

Nice To Haves

High-speed manufacturing, packaging, metals, consumer products, food & beverage, chemical, glass, plastics, paper, or other process manufacturing experience.
Experience supporting plant budgeting, capital planning, labor planning, and workforce development initiatives.
Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, or similar manufacturing system experience.
Union and/or non-union manufacturing leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and support teams through a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
Drive plant performance across safety, quality, productivity, cost, customer service, and employee development metrics.
Build leadership capability by coaching managers, supervisors, and future leaders throughout the organization.
Support plant strategy, workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational development initiatives.
Partner in financial planning, budgeting, capital planning, and operational decision-making.
Lead cross-functional initiatives that improve operational performance, efficiency, and employee engagement.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of plant leadership in preparation for future Plant Manager opportunities.