Supervisor, General Plant Production

Ball • Glendale, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor, General Plant Production supervises the plant production function as directed and may serve as the person in charge of the plant during designated periods. The role supports safe operations, food safety, and product quality, and administers production activities, employee development, records, schedules, and communications. It establishes effective working relationships and maintains a climate of trust and confidence with employees and, where applicable, union representatives.

The position works in both office and manufacturing environments and requires regular on-site engagement. The usual working cycle is 12-hour rotating day and night shifts, Monday through Sunday; hours may vary at management’s direction. Regular overtime and/or on-call availability may be required. The role involves exposure to occupational hazards such as high noise, physical obstacles, and chemicals, and requires appropriate protective equipment and safe work practices.

The supervisor also supports environmental compliance by attending training, following hazardous and non-hazardous waste procedures, maintaining assigned documentation, and responding to emergency coordinator directions. Compensation is an expected hiring salary range of $85,900 to $119,890, determined in part by qualifications and internal equity. The role is eligible for the annual incentive compensation plan. Ball will not sponsor employment visas for this opening.

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, 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 and 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.
• Maintain professional competence, ethical integrity, knowledge, and skills, and follow company policies, procedures, practices, and standards of conduct.
• Ability to work in office and manufacturing environments, follow safety practices, and wear appropriate safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing, and footwear.
• Able to work regular overtime and/or be on call as directed by management.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available.

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, 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 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 sustain 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, and effective working relationships within the department, division, group, and company.
• Attend scheduled 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 activities and follow emergency directions and contingency plans as required.
• Complete and maintain assigned environmental documentation and report the status of assigned responsibilities.
• Recognize waste streams and minimize waste through prudent material use, proper disposal and segregation, and proper accumulation and storage.
• Comply with environmental regulations when using, dispensing, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and wastes.
• Follow established job safety practices, policies, and procedures, including using required personal protective equipment.
• Perform other individual assignments as directed by management.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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