Supervisor, General Plant Production (Ends)

ball•Bowling Green, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Supervises the plant production function as directed. This role is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure work environment, supporting the food safety system, and ensuring process quality in accordance with Ball Packaging Operations standards. The supervisor will act as the facilitator for the plant during designated periods, providing administration and supervision of the production function. They will also be responsible for the performance and personal development of subordinates, arranging training, and maintaining records related to attendance, evaluations, and other appropriate documentation. Scheduling of vacations, overtime, holidays, and job assignments for subordinates is also a key responsibility. The role involves communication between crew operations, accessing and inputting information from the computer, and adhering to all standard operating procedures (SOPs). Housekeeping, equipment maintenance, and administering the department's PM program are also essential duties. The position requires establishing and maintaining a climate of trust and confidence with employees, fostering effective work relationships, and managing stress to create a positive and productive environment.

Requirements

Broad training in a related field usually acquired through college or work-related experience in the can or end making process.
Job related experience, with a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to apply intensive and diversified evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard production techniques, procedures, and criteria.
Must be able to handle sensitive related and proprietary information in a confidential manner.
Ability to operate and functionally use a computer.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Must maintain professional competence, ethical integrity, knowledge, and skills.
Working knowledge of business principles, legal practices, product specifications and mechanics of equipment, Ball Packaging Operations quality standards, and generally accepted supervisory practices and procedures.
Must follow company policies, procedures, practices, and standards of conduct as outlined in the Ball Corporation manuals.
Must wear appropriate safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing, and footwear in appropriate areas and follow safety practices.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure work environment, including correcting unsafe acts/conditions, facilitating monthly safety meetings, performing monthly safety inspections, and investigating accidents.
Supports development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the food safety system.
Responsible for maintaining process quality in accordance with Ball Packaging Operations process and quality standards.
Serves as the facilitator (in charge) of the plant during designated period(s) of time as directed by management.
Provides administration and supervision of the plant production function as directed.
Provides for and reviews the performance and personal development of all subordinates on an individual basis.
Arranges for on-the-job training and development of subordinates' skills to ensure a continued high level of production and morale.
Provides production, spoilage, and maintenance records and maintains subordinates' attendance, evaluation and other appropriate records.
Schedules subordinates' vacations, overtime, holidays, and job assignments.
Provides communications and dissemination of information between crew operations.
Accesses, inputs, and retrieves information from the computer.
Initiates, reviews, masters, and follows all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility.
Responsible for housekeeping and equipment maintenance.
Administer department PM program.
Establishes and maintains an employee relations climate of trust and confidence that will discourage third party interference.
Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the plant, and the company.
Maintains an awareness and complies with hazardous waste management and other environmental management requirements in the workplace.
Communicates with the emergency coordinator (EC) or Environmental Focal Point/Environmental Manager (EFP/EM) regarding environmental management activities.
Understands and responds effectively to EC directions during emergencies.
Implements contingency plan to the level required by the position.
Understands, completes, and maintains environmental documentation.
Reports to the EC, EFP, or EM on the status of assigned responsibilities.
Complies with established job safety practices, policies and procedures.
Recognizes waste streams and minimizes waste generation.
Understands and practices proper accumulation and storage requirements for wastes.
Complies with environmental regulations when using, dispensing, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and wastes.