Role Description:

To provide plant level leadership for the production planning process and controls.  This position works closely with the local operations team to deliver finished product to the customers operation as expected.

 

The Production Control position reports directly to the Assistant Plant Manager and has supervision responsibilities internally. Furthermore, this position will have a dotted line reporting relationship to the Division Production Control group.

Responsible for providing production planning leadership and support for the manufacturing facility. Provide planning, instruction, and communication as required to the staff, supervisors, and hourly associates, to meet customer supply expectations. Examples of areas of accountability are: Production planning and logistics, operations material supplies, product inventory controls, shipment scheduling in order to ensure customer delivery schedules are met. 

 

Key Responsibilities

Schedule production lines at the location facility using the Ardagh Metal Packaging Production System. Utilize production system tools to plan, check consumption order, and maintain accurate production records. Schedule and manage the shipping schedule for both inbound and outbound activity. Maintain appropriate levels of internal supplies such as coils, shipping and production materials. Contact vendors as necessary. Ensure all company production control procedures are in place and audit as necessary. Take corrective action. Work closely with the plant management, sales, customer service, and the customer (where appropriate) to coordinate changes, conduct trials, etc. Ensure all appropriate hourly associates are adequately trained in all required safe operation  equipment procedures and use of systems. Identify and resolve daily production and material issues to meet delivery deadlines. Optimize/reduce logistic costs. Monitor slow moving raw and finish goods. Reduce levels whenever possible. Establish job performance goals and provide feedback to subordinates. Coordinate all inbound/outbound movements at the outside warehouse locations. Supervise hourly associates as assigned by plant management.  Develop and communicate facility production/shipping delivery metrics, measure improvement. Complete projects as assigned.

 

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree.   A strong analytical/ computer software usage aptitude.   Some experience in a variety of manufacturing/production related roles would be preferred. Previous experience within the Can manufacturing industry is a definite advantage. Production and Processing- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. Knowledge of Continuous Improvement processes to improve reporting/analysis. Strong bias to meet the ever changing demands of the customer, while minimizing cost to the operation. Outstanding written and verbal communication capabilities. 

 

KEY COMPETENCIES:

This position requires attention to detail when completing work tasks.

This position requires being reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

This position requires being honest and ethical in all business matters.

The job requires the ability to analyze information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.

Ardagh Metal Packaging is a leading global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners. A subsidiary of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group and a leading industry metal packaging company, Ardagh Metal Packaging employs more than 6,300 people across Europe, North America and Brazil, with sales of approximately $4.7 billion.

 

Ardagh Metal Packaging believes that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued and can work to their full potential. 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!

 

Ardagh Metal Packaging - North America has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent, or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination against any employee or applicant based on any of these factors is prohibited.