Supervisor, Plant Production

ball•Fort Worth, TX

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Supervises the plant production function as directed. This role is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure work environment, supporting food safety systems, and ensuring process quality in accordance with Ball Packaging Operations standards. The incumbent will serve as the facilitator (in charge) of the plant during designated periods, providing administration and supervision of the production function. This includes managing subordinate performance, development, training, and record-keeping. The role also involves scheduling vacations, overtime, and job assignments, facilitating communication between crew operations, and utilizing computer systems for information management. Adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) is critical. The position may also involve managing the D&I department storeroom and administering its PM program. Establishing and maintaining positive employee relations, trust, and confidence is essential, whether in a unionized or non-unionized environment, to promote plant and company goals. The role requires effective work relationships within the department, division, group, and company, including the ability to handle stress and interact positively to minimize conflicts. Environmental compliance, including hazardous waste management and emergency response, is also a key responsibility.

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 for 2 year(s) minimum
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 the following areas: 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.
Works in both office and manufacturing environments.
This position is exposed to occupational hazards, including but not limited to, high noise levels, physical obstacles, exposure to chemicals, etc.
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.
Will not sponsor individuals for employment visa, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Nice To Haves

Ability to handle stress and to interact with others so as to establish and maintain a positive and productive work environment and minimize personal conflicts.

Responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure work environment.
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.
Maintain positive relations with local bargaining unit ensuring a high level of productivity, if applicable.
May be responsible for D&I department storeroom function, including housekeeping and equipment maintenance.
May administer D&I department PM program.
Establishes and maintains an employee relations climate of trust and confidence that will discourage third party interference; or establishes and maintains an employee relations climate of trust and confidence with employees, their union stewards and representatives which will promote achievement of plant and company goals.
Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the division, the group, and the company.
Maintains an awareness and complies with hazardous waste management and other environmental management requirements in the workplace by attending scheduled training sessions.
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 by being familiar with emergency procedures, equipment, and systems, as necessary.
Implements contingency plan to the level required by the position.
Understands, completes, and maintains environmental documentation for which the individual is trained, or as directed by the EC, EFP, or EM (i.e., inspections, labeling, record keeping, maintenance of equipment, etc.).
Reports to the EC, EFP, or EM on the status of assigned responsibilities.
Complies with established job safety practices, policies and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment.
Recognizes waste streams and minimizes waste generation, through prudent use of materials, proper disposal and segregation as directed during training or by the EC, EFP/EM.
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.