Role description: 

The Finished Products Manager directs the select and pack and carton departments for the manufacturing of glass containers to obtain optimum performances in safety, quality, and performance efficiencies at the lowest possible cost. 

 

Responsibilities: 

Perform administrative responsibilities necessary for the effective management of the assigned departments including the selection and development of employees' salary administration, budget, and cost administration 

Establish and maintain a safe and healthy work environment always striving for zero accidents 

Partner with the HR team to implement training initiatives such as Bsafe, HAACP, and food safety 

Develop and maintain working relationships between employees, supervisors, and other departments while maintaining good labor relations 

Create an environment that allows for employee engagement and collaboration within the department to collectively achieve plant goals 

Participate in partnership meetings with customers 

Attend quality meetings and perform customer site visits as necessary 

Participate in food safety, quality system, and customer audits 

Manage departmental budgets including time, labor, and spending costs 

Follow established procedures for Requests for Expenditures (RFE) and plant-specific Purchase Requisitions 

Comply with environmental and food safety standards as set forth in plant policies and programs within the departmental responsibilities 

 

Minimum skills / qualifications:  

High School Diploma or equivalent 

Five (5) years of experience in manufacturing 

Five (5) years in a leadership role 

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 

Ability to travel up to 10% 

 

Preferred skills / qualifications:  

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, or a related field 

Prior experience with SAP 

Lean Six Sigma Certification 

Prior experience working with lean manufacturing, kaizens, and 5S 

About Ardagh Group
Ardagh Glass Packaging is a global leader in glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world’s leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then, we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 20,000 people with revenues of over $9 billion.
Today we have a presence across Europe, Africa, and North America.

Did you know that Ardagh produce many of the beverage cans and bottles you drink your favorite beverages from? Did you know we produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality? Did you know we produce more than 160 million containers per day?

Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and have a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact while remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible. We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated. Here at Ardagh, we offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team, you’ll enjoy the journey!
 
Benefits Offered:

Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans  Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)  Life insurance   401(k) retirement plan with company match Paid holidays and vacation  Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)  Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  Apprenticeship programs Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups

Ardagh Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local law.
 
Ardagh Group complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.  Contact Kelly Molloy (kelly.molloy@ardaghgroup.com) if a reasonable accommodation is needed.