Role description: 

The Plant Manager is the leader of the local manufacturing site. This role is responsible for driving manufacturing excellence and a winning culture to deliver the financial goals of the site.   

Responsibilities: 

Establish and maintain a safe and healthy work environment while complying with environmental regulations and food safety standards 

Ensure products are manufactured to Ardagh quality standards and within customer specification 

Build customer relationships through regular communication and delivered quality 

Lead departments to optimize performance in all aspects of the business 

Drive a continuous improvement culture and strive to improve the manufacturing process  

Lead people development, training, employee engagement, and advancement at all levels of the plant organization through servant leadership 

Partner and share best practices with business segment peers to drive overall company performance improvements 

Perform administrative responsibilities necessary to effectively manage the facility 

Increase production, assets capacity, and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs 

Drive favorable P&L results through the items the plant controls (i.e. productivity, labor cost, spending) 

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

Minimum skills / qualifications:  

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field or significant industry experience 

Ten (10) years of manufacturing experience with a proven track record of successful team building 

Great communicator with effective organizational and planning skills 

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite 

Ability to travel up to 10% 

Preferred skills / qualifications:  

Master's in engineering, business administration, or a related field 

Glass container or other glass manufacturing experience 

Lean Six Sigma certification 

Compensation

The anticipated base annual salary range for this role is between $153,100 and $229,700 per year. Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate. The final salary will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.

Ardagh Glass Packaging seeks to reward full-time, salaried employees for their contributions through the annual Ardagh Incentive Bonus (AIB) plan. The bonus allocated for this role is x% of the annual salary. The bonus incentive program is based on company meeting or exceeding financial targets of EBITDA and operating cash flow.

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 50% match of the first 6% you contribute Separate 401(k) employer contribution to a percentage of your compensation, based on years of service 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.