Job Change Manager

ARDAGH GROUP • Sapulpa, OK

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About The Position

The Job Change Manager oversees production line equipment setup and job changes to ensure glass containers are manufactured effectively and efficiently while meeting customer requirements and production efficiency goals. The role works with production personnel to maintain process control, ensure standard procedures are followed, reduce defects, and support optimal production levels. It also helps maintain a safe and healthy workplace and ensures compliance with operational, environmental, and food safety standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of experience in glass manufacturing, with an emphasis on the forming process.
• Three years of job change experience.
• Prior experience with the plant's forming process, such as press or blow-and-blow.
• Prior experience with mold repair, machine repair, and job changes.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient organizational, analytical, and planning skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work in a heavy industrial, high-risk work environment.
• Ability to work outside regular work hours.
• Ability to prioritize work and demonstrate 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 years of experience in glass manufacturing, with an emphasis on the forming process and job change experience.

Responsibilities

• Work with operators and upkeep personnel to establish and maintain process control.
• Direct and supervise job changes to ensure proper standard operating procedures are followed.
• Evaluate job changes after startup and provide employees with guidance and direction to reduce defects.
• Document job changes and review histories to ensure proper setups are repeatable.
• Work with cold-end supervisors to observe and ensure machine inspection equipment and line flow are at optimal production levels.
• Observe and assist in plant production as needed.
• Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment consistent with company policies and procedures, while striving for zero accidents.
• Maintain effective working relationships within functional areas and with other departments, ensuring effective and timely communication.
• Comply with operational, environmental, and food safety standards in plant policies and programs within the department.

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