Supervisor, General Plant Production

Ball • Waddell, AZ

3d • $85,900 - $119,890 • Onsite

About The Position

Supervises the plant production function as directed. The role is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure work environment, supporting the food safety system, and maintaining process quality in accordance with Ball Packaging Operations standards. The supervisor may serve as the plant facilitator during designated periods and administer and supervise production activities, personnel, training, records, schedules, and communications. The position may also oversee the D&I department storeroom and its preventive maintenance program.

The supervisor develops subordinate performance and skills, coordinates vacations, overtime, holidays, and work assignments, maintains production and personnel records, and facilitates information sharing between crews. The role establishes productive employee relations and effective working relationships across the department and company. It also requires compliance with safety, hazardous-waste, environmental, and emergency procedures, including completing assigned environmental documentation and minimizing waste.

The position works in both office and manufacturing environments and requires regular onsite engagement. The role is typically scheduled on 12-hour rotating day and night shifts, Monday through Sunday; hours may vary. Regular overtime and/or being on call may be required. Travel and local commuting between Ball locations and other locations may be required.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of job-related experience.
• Broad training in a related field, usually acquired through college or work-related experience in the can or end-making process.
• Ability to oversee and coordinate multiple functions, including Production, Quality, Maintenance (electricians and millwrights), and chemical processing/support teams.
• Ability to apply intensive and diversified evaluation, selection, adaptation, and modification of standard production techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Ability to handle sensitive and proprietary information confidentially.
• Ability to operate and functionally use a computer.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Maintain professional competence, ethical integrity, knowledge, and skills.
• Working knowledge of business principles, legal practices, product specifications, equipment mechanics, Ball Packaging Operations quality standards, and generally accepted supervisory practices and procedures.
• Follow company policies, procedures, practices, and standards of conduct in Ball Corporation manuals.
• Work in both office and manufacturing environments and comply with applicable safety practices.
• Wear appropriate safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing, and footwear in designated areas.
• Able to work overtime regularly and/or be on call as directed by management.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this opening.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading large teams in high-speed manufacturing environments is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and secure work environment by correcting unsafe acts and conditions, facilitating monthly safety meetings, performing monthly safety inspections, and investigating accidents as required.
• Support development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the food safety system.
• Maintain process quality according to Ball Packaging Operations process and quality standards.
• Serve as the plant facilitator in charge during designated periods as directed by management.
• Administer and supervise the plant production function as directed.
• Review subordinate performance and support individual personal development.
• Arrange on-the-job training and develop subordinate skills to support production and morale.
• Provide production, spoilage, and maintenance records and maintain attendance, evaluation, and other appropriate subordinate records.
• Schedule subordinate vacations, overtime, holidays, and job assignments.
• Communicate and disseminate information between crew operations.
• Access, input, and retrieve information using a computer.
• Initiate, review, master, and follow standard operating procedures for the area of responsibility.
• Maintain positive relations with the local bargaining unit, if applicable, to support productivity.
• May oversee the D&I department storeroom, including housekeeping and equipment maintenance, and may administer its preventive maintenance program.
• Establish and maintain employee relations based on trust and confidence, including relationships with employees, union stewards, and representatives, to support plant and company goals.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, division, group, and company, handling stress and interpersonal interactions productively.
• Attend scheduled training and comply with hazardous-waste and other environmental management requirements.
• Communicate with the emergency coordinator or Environmental Focal Point/Environmental Manager about environmental management activities.
• Follow emergency coordinator directions during emergencies, know applicable procedures and equipment, and implement the contingency plan as required by the position.
• Complete and maintain assigned environmental documentation and report on assigned responsibilities to the appropriate environmental personnel.
• Follow established job safety practices, policies, and procedures.
• Recognize waste streams, minimize waste, use and dispose of materials prudently, and follow waste segregation, accumulation, and storage requirements.
• Comply with environmental regulations when using, dispensing, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and wastes.
• Perform assignments as directed by management.

Benefits

• Eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan.
• Comprehensive benefits structure; specific benefits are described on Ball’s Total Rewards page.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed