Forming Supervisor

Ardagh Group • Henderson, NV

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Forming Supervisor supervises hourly union employees for one shift of the forming department. This role ensures the shift is engaged in the manufacturing of glass containers to ensure customer requirements are met.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Five (5) years of experience in glass manufacturing with an emphasis on the forming process
• Prior experience with mold repair, machine repair, and job changes
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient organizational, analytical, and planning skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work in a heavy industrial, high-risk work environment
• Ability to work outside of regular work hours
• Ability to prioritize work and have a sense of urgency
• Ability to travel up to 5%

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related discipline
• Eight (8) years of experience in glass manufacturing with an emphasis on the forming process
• One (1) year of supervisory experience
• Prior experience working within a unionized work environment
• Prior experience with the plant's forming process (i.e. press, blow-and-blow, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a proactive safety environment which includes: good housekeeping, constant awareness of injury risks, and always striving for zero accidents
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, with other departments, and with the employees; further, establish and develop labor relations utilizing sound management principles
• Maintain timely and accurate records such as attendance, production, quality, training, and discipline
• Monitor production efficiencies and quality regularly during the shift and provide corrective action plans with employees while maintaining accurate communications with appropriate departments
• Comply with environmental and food safety standards as set forth in plant policies and programs within the departmental responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED