Senior Manager, Manufacturing Strategy

Ball•Westminster, CO

1d•$115,000 - $164,300•Hybrid

About The Position

Lead the deployment of regional strategy and operational excellence initiatives, ensuring business objectives are translated into actionable plans, performance gaps are identified and addressed through structured problem solving, and Ball Operational Excellence (BOE) systems, standards, and capabilities continue to evolve to deliver sustainable business results.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business or related field
5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated skill in management and leadership of teams
Demonstrated skill in delivering results through influencing and motivating others
Demonstrated skill in analytical thinking and problem-solving
Demonstrated skill in lean methodologies
Demonstrated skill in change management
Demonstrated skill in project management and problem-solving concepts
Excellent computer literacy skills, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
Working knowledge of financial awareness with basic P+L experience
Working knowledge of lean methodologies and Hoshin planning
Working knowledge of utilizing data to make informed decisions
Working knowledge of managing multiple and sizeable projects across multiple geographies
Working knowledge of working with cross-cultural and cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

Lead regional target-setting and performance alignment activities, partnering with stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and execute actions that close performance gaps and support strategic objectives.
Collaborate with key stakeholders from finance and other functional departments to develop and execute pre-annual and annual operating plans (AOP) that are aligned with business objectives and financial goals, driving cross-functional alignment.
Oversee the inputs and execution of the 1YP to ensure targets align with the AOP and strategic objectives are incorporated, while proactively identifying risks, opportunities, and countermeasures to support plan attainment.
Utilize BOE principles and other lean methodologies to lead continuous improvement efforts that eliminate losses and improve Safety, Cost, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity performance.
Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and relevance in dashboards through regular updates, data validation, and trend analysis.
Develop, improve, and maintain dashboards in Excel, Power BI, and other reporting systems to provide actionable insights, identify performance gaps, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Develop and manage the operational performance tracking process, ensuring timely data extraction and accuracy. Coordinate data closure activities to guarantee completeness and accuracy for global, regional, production group, and plant levels.
Own the BOE tracking system and performance review cadence, ensuring performance gaps are identified, root causes are understood, and effective countermeasures are implemented.
Lead the standardization, development, and continuous improvement of BOE tools, templates, and training materials to strengthen problem-solving capability and drive consistent execution across the organization.