Maintenance & Job Change Specialist

ARDAGH GROUP • Dunkirk, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance and Job Change Specialist oversees the production line equipment setup and ensures job changes are run effectively so that glass containers are manufactured efficiently, meeting customer requirements and production efficiencies in a safe manner.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) years of experience in glass manufacturing with an emphasis on Maintenance, Production and Quality
• Prior experience with understanding defects
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient organizational, analytical, and planning skills
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to travel up to 5%

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related discipline
• Five (5) years glass manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

• Establish and work alongside the Tank Managers and Job Change maintenance personnel to maintain process control while ensuring shop work orders and preventative maintenance (PMs) are complete
• Direct and supervise job changes to ensure proper standard operating procedures are being followed
• Evaluate job changes after startup and provide guidance and direction to employees in reducing equipment variability
• Document job changes and review histories to assure the repeatability of proper setups
• Work with Tank Managers and cold-end supervisors to observe and ensure machine inspection equipment and line flow is at optimal production levels
• Observe and assist in plant production as needed
• Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment consistent with Ardagh Glass Packaging's policies and procedures while striving for zero accidents
• Maintain an effective working relationship within functional areas and with other departments ensuring effective and timely communication
• Comply with operational, environmental, and food safety standards as outlined in plant policies and programs within the department
• Complete Gemba walks the week prior to job change to ensure work needed is communicated and scheduled properly
• Attend the weekly JOJO meeting
• Assist in the cold end with break downs and projects as needed

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