Supervisor, General Plant Production

Ball • Everman, TX

3d • $85,900 - $119,890 • Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor, General Plant Production supervises the plant production function as directed. The role helps maintain a safe, secure, and productive workplace; supports the plant food safety system; and ensures process quality in accordance with Ball Packaging Operations standards. The supervisor may serve as the person in charge of the plant during designated periods and administers production operations, employee development, and workforce scheduling.

The position maintains production, spoilage, maintenance, attendance, and evaluation records; communicates information across crews; accesses and enters information using a computer; and ensures applicable standard operating procedures are followed. It also involves maintaining productive employee and labor relations, and may include oversight of the D&I department storeroom and preventive maintenance program.

The supervisor is expected to follow job safety and environmental requirements, including hazardous-waste procedures, environmental documentation, emergency-response directions, and waste minimization practices. Work takes place in both office and manufacturing environments, with exposure to hazards such as high noise, physical obstacles, and chemicals. The role requires appropriate personal protective equipment and regular onsite work, with possible travel or commuting between Ball and other locations.

The usual work cycle is 12-hour rotating day and night shifts, Monday through Sunday, though hours may vary as directed by management. Regular overtime and/or on-call availability may be required. The role is eligible for the annual incentive compensation plan. Expected hiring salary range is $85,900–$119,890, determined based on qualifications and internal and market considerations. Ball will not sponsor employment visas for this opening.

Requirements

• Broad training in a related field, usually acquired through college or work-related experience in the can or end making process.
• At least 2 years of job-related experience.
• Ability to evaluate, select, adapt, and modify 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 accepted supervisory practices and procedures.
• Follow company policies, procedures, practices, and standards of conduct.
• Work in both office and manufacturing environments and follow safety practices while exposed to occupational hazards, including high noise, physical obstacles, and chemicals.
• Wear appropriate safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing, and footwear in designated areas.
• Work the usual 12-hour rotating day and night schedule, Monday through Sunday; hours may vary as directed.
• Be able to work overtime regularly and/or be on call as directed by management.
• Have legal authorization to work in the United States; 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 development, implementation, maintenance, and continual 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 personal development individually.
• Arrange on-the-job training and development to support production and employee morale.
• 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 from 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.
• May oversee the D&I department storeroom, including housekeeping and equipment maintenance, and may administer its preventive maintenance program.
• Establish and maintain trusting, productive employee relations with employees and, where applicable, union stewards and representatives.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships across the department, division, group, and company; handle stress and minimize personal conflicts.
• Attend required environmental 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 and implement the contingency plan as required.
• Complete and maintain assigned environmental documentation and report on assigned responsibilities.
• Comply with established job safety practices, policies, and procedures.
• 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.
• Perform individual assignments as directed by management.

Benefits

• Eligibility 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