Supervisor, General Plant Production

Ball • Fort Worth, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Supervises the plant production function as directed. The supervisor is responsible for safe operations, food safety system support, and maintaining process quality in accordance with Ball Packaging Operations standards. The position may serve as the person in charge of the plant during designated periods and provides administration and supervision of production activities and personnel.

The role supports subordinate performance and development, arranges job training, maintains production and personnel records, and schedules vacations, overtime, holidays, and assignments. It communicates information between crews, uses a computer to access and manage information, and follows standard operating procedures. Depending on the assignment, the position may also oversee the D&I department storeroom and preventive maintenance program.

The position works in office and manufacturing environments and requires regular on-site engagement. The usual schedule is 12-hour rotating day and night shifts, Monday through Sunday, though management may vary the hours. Regular overtime and/or on-call work may be required. The position involves occupational hazards, including noise, physical obstacles, and chemical exposure, and requires appropriate personal protective equipment.

The role also carries environmental management responsibilities, including following hazardous-waste and environmental requirements, completing relevant training and documentation, minimizing and properly handling waste, communicating with environmental personnel, and responding to emergency directions. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; Ball will not sponsor an employment visa for this opening.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of job-related experience.
• Broad training in a related field, typically acquired through college or work-related experience in the can or end-making process.
• Ability to apply intensive and diversified evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation or 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.
• Working knowledge of business principles, legal practices, product specifications, equipment mechanics, Ball Packaging Operations quality standards, and accepted supervisory practices and procedures.
• Ability to maintain professional competence, ethical integrity, knowledge, and skills.
• Ability to follow company policies, procedures, practices, and standards of conduct.
• Ability to work in office and manufacturing environments and to wear required safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing, and footwear.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating day and night shifts Monday through Sunday, as applicable; regular overtime and/or on-call work may be required.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.; employment visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and secure work environment by correcting unsafe acts and conditions, facilitating monthly safety meetings, conducting monthly safety inspections, and investigating accidents as required.
• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the food safety system.
• Maintain process quality in accordance with Ball Packaging Operations process and quality standards.
• Serve as plant facilitator in charge during designated periods as directed by management.
• Administer and supervise plant production activities as directed.
• Review subordinate performance and personal development individually; arrange on-the-job training and skills development.
• Maintain production, spoilage, maintenance, attendance, evaluation, and other appropriate 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 constructive employee relations and effective working relationships across the department, division, group, and company.
• Attend environmental training; communicate with environmental personnel; understand and follow emergency procedures and directions; and implement the contingency plan as required by the position.
• Complete and maintain assigned environmental documentation and report the status of assigned responsibilities to environmental personnel.
• Follow job safety practices, policies, and procedures in plant and corporate directives.
• Recognize waste streams and minimize waste through prudent material use and proper waste disposal, segregation, accumulation, and storage.
• Comply with environmental regulations when using, dispensing, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and wastes.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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