Manager, Plant Production Control

Ball•Town of Koshkonong, WI

7d•$98,900 - $141,330•Onsite

About The Position

Manages the plant Production Control & Supply Chain Executional Planning functions as directed. At Ball, integrity and trust are the foundation of who we are. Guided by our core values—"We Care. We Work. We Win.”—we create a culture where every voice matters, and every idea drives progress. Together with our global employees, customers, and partners, we’re turning bold sustainability goals into reality and shaping a future we can all be proud of. Create a new future. Apply Today.

Requirements

Broad training in a related field usually acquired through college degree level education or work-related experience
Job related experience for 2 year(s) minimum
Ability to apply intensive and diversified evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard plant production control techniques, procedures, and criteria.
Ability to negotiate with customers/contractors to promote or sell ideas or concepts.
Ability to operate and functionally use a computer.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Must be able to handle sensitive related and proprietary information in a confidential manner.
Performs such individual assignments as management may direct.
Must follow company policies, procedures, practices, and standards of conduct as outlined in the Ball Corporation manuals.
Working knowledge of the following areas: business principles, legal practices, customer needs and expectations, production control practices and principles, and generally accepted managerial practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure work environment. This includes correcting unsafe acts/conditions, facilitating daily/weekly/monthly safety meetings, performing safety inspections, and investigating accidents, as required.
Supports development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the food safety system.
Provides management and administration of the plant Supply Chain Executional Planning functions as directed.
Works with Master Supply Planners to schedule production of products (cans and ends) to fulfill customer requirements, meet shipping schedules and maintain appropriate inventory levels.
Manages the plant warehouse functions, and related operations and personnel, to accommodate storage and shipment of raw materials and finished goods.
Manages assigned external warehouses, including supplier management. Coordinates with Logistics, Quality, and Sourcing to resolve issues.
Provides forecast input for raw materials (i.e. metal, coatings, etc) to Sourcing.
Responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy and disposition of finished goods.
Supervises the receipt, storage, and control of metal coils for use in production.
Coordinates with Order Fulfilment and Account Manager to resolve supply issues that are impacting customer deliveries.
Coordinates resolution of transportation and logistics issues impacting customer deliveries.
Manage production planning related to specific customer segments that require special administrative handling (ie Cash in Advance). Works with other Ball entities, as required (completed by scheduler where applicable).
Supporting quality department on investigating on HFI, OSM, sort, and embargo as needed.
Initiates, reviews, masters, and follows all manuals, policies, procedures, and work instructions for area of responsibility.
Engages team to enhance business process and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiencies. Develops and implement continuous improvement practices and LEAN management methodologies.
Establishes and maintains an employee relations climate of trust and confidence that will discourage third party interference; or establishes and maintains an employee relations climate of trust and confidence with employees, their union stewards and representatives which will promote achievement of plant and company goals.
Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the division, the group, and the company. Includes ability to handle stress and to interact with others to establish and maintain a positive and productive work environment and minimize personal conflicts.