Plant CI Manager

ARDAGH GROUP • Fremont, OH

30d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the Plant Continuous Improvement Manager role is to lead the deployment of the Ardagh Metal production system (AMPS) at the site level, driving measurable improvements in operational performance and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The role acts as a change agent within the plant, playing a central part in translating continuous improvement efforts into sustainable operational excellence and financial performance at the site.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and, or advanced mathematics from an accredited college or university
• Certified in Six Sigma Black Belt
• Project Management skills applying both Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
• Proficient in MS Office tools
• Strong understanding of Production Systems
• Process and data driven mindset, with strong ability to understand plant´s technologies & processes
• Experience in working within a manufacturing environment for at least 5 years
• Experience in deploying Lean/Six Sigma principles for minimum 3-5 years
• Experience in facilitating training/coaching

Responsibilities

• Identify and support performance improvement opportunities—such as ODM reduction, spoilage control, cost optimization, and productivity gains—through the practical application of AMPS tools and methodologies
• Work closely with plant leadership and regional CI teams to embed best practices and ensure alignment with organizational goals
• Support Kaizen events, facilitate structured improvement activities, and enable cross-functional collaboration to drive sustainable, data-driven results
• Act as a change agent within the plant, the role plays a central part in translating continuous improvement efforts into sustainable operational excellence and financial performance at the site.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level