Supervisor, General Plant Production

Ball • Golden, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor, General Plant Production supervises the plant production function as directed at Ball’s Golden plant, a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing facility operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The regular crew schedule consists of 12-hour shifts (6 a.m.–6 p.m. or 6 p.m.–6 a.m.), four days on and four days off, rotating between day and night shifts every 32 days. Working hours may vary at management’s direction. The role requires regular overtime and/or on-call availability as directed by management.

The supervisor helps maintain a safe and secure workplace, supports the food safety system, and ensures process quality meets Ball Packaging Operations standards. The position provides production administration and supervision, develops subordinate employees, schedules work and time off, maintains records, and communicates information among crews. The supervisor may also oversee the D&I department storeroom and preventive maintenance program.

The role works in both office and manufacturing environments and requires regular onsite engagement. The workplace may involve high noise levels, physical obstacles, and chemical exposure. Appropriate safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing, and footwear must be worn in designated areas. Travel or local commuting between Ball and other locations may be required.

Requirements

• At least two 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 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.
• Ability to 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.
• Ability to follow company policies, procedures, practices, and standards of conduct outlined in Ball Corporation manuals.
• Ability to work regular 12-hour shifts that rotate between days and nights, Monday through Sunday, and to work overtime regularly and/or be on call as directed.
• Ability to work in office and manufacturing environments and follow safety practices, including wearing appropriate protective equipment in designated areas.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; Ball will not sponsor employment visas for this opening.

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 ongoing improvement of the food safety system.
• Maintain process quality in accordance with 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 development to sustain production and morale.
• Provide production, spoilage, and maintenance records, and maintain subordinate 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 applicable standard operating procedures.
• 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.
• May administer the D&I department preventive maintenance program.
• Establish and maintain a climate of employee trust and confidence that supports plant and company goals and discourages third-party interference, or supports productive relations with employees, union stewards, and representatives.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships across the department, division, group, and company.
• Attend scheduled training on hazardous waste management and other environmental requirements.
• Communicate with the emergency coordinator or Environmental Focal Point/Environmental Manager about environmental management activities and respond to emergency directions as required.
• Understand emergency procedures, equipment, and systems; implement the contingency plan to the level required by the position.
• Complete and maintain assigned environmental documentation and report the status of assigned responsibilities to the appropriate environmental contact.
• Comply with job safety practices, policies, and procedures in plant and corporate directives.
• Recognize waste streams and minimize waste through prudent material use and proper disposal and segregation.
• Follow appropriate waste accumulation and storage requirements and environmental regulations when handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and wastes.
• Perform individual assignments as directed by management.

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