Manager, Plant Production

Ball•Fairfield, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As Production Manager, you will lead the plant production function and help drive safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations. You will partner with facility leaders and employees to achieve operational goals, support continuous improvement, and foster a productive work environment. Your leadership will help ensure compliance, operational excellence, and a strong culture of safety and accountability. This role requires regular in-person work onsite. Travel and local commuting between Ball locations and other possible non-Ball locations may be required. Flexibility to work varying schedules, overtime, weekends, and on-call responsibilities is needed as required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
At least four years of experience in a manufacturing, production, or related operational environment.
Knowledge of production principles, manufacturing processes, and quality standards.
Understanding of employee relations practices and, where applicable, experience working in a unionized environment.
Ability to lead teams, influence others, and build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and continuous improvement skills.
Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information professionally and discreetly.
Working knowledge of business practices, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
Proficiency with computer systems and production-related reporting tools.
Flexibility to work varying schedules, overtime, weekends, and on-call responsibilities as needed.
Legal authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate daily production operations to support plant performance objectives.
Promote and maintain a safe and secure work environment by addressing unsafe conditions, leading safety activities, and supporting accident investigations.
Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of food safety systems and production processes.
Ensure production quality meets established process and quality standards.
Lead initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost-reduction improvements.
Support developmental and experimental production activities as needed.
Maintain positive employee and labor relations while fostering trust, collaboration, and accountability.
Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, environmental requirements, and company policies.
Use systems and technology to access, manage, and report production-related information.
Collaborate across departments to achieve plant, division, and company objectives.