Main Purpose of the Position

Reporting to the Production Manager the Shift Manager jobholder is responsible for the effective running of the production department to ensure that the plant meets all of its company and legislative obligations To supervise the Plant production function as directed and drive objectives forwards in line to Plant KPI’s.

Key Responsibilities:

SUSTAINABILITY

Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure work environment, whilst enforcing safety rules and regulations. This includes correcting unsafe acts/conditions, facilitating regular safety meetings, performing regular safety inspections, and investigating accidents, as required. Drives improvements for safer and more ergonomic working conditions. Performs duties without posing a direct threat to anyone or to property. Responsible for maintaining environmental protection, energy optimisation and waste management. This includes promoting correct segregation of waste, regular inspections and investigating environmental incidents as required

 

QUALITY

Responsible for maintaining process quality in accordance with Ardagh Operations’ process and quality standards. Facilitate implementation and adherence to Hygiene and HACCP systems. Investigates and documents Root causes of internal product/process non-conformances Investigates and documents root causes of product/process non-conformances in relation to Customer complaints

 

PERFORMANCE (Output, Efficiency, Spoilage)

Ensures necessary actions are taken to meet Quality, Cost, Delivery targets: set targets, track daily achievements, make appropriate adjustments in resources and organisation, analyse results, identify and implement actions to attain desired result. Promotes/drives continuous improvements for the team and the production department (through 6S, implementations of improvement ideas, SMED, 8D, 6 Sigma, Lean etc.. Handover all necessary information to upcoming shift Handover safe and clean working environment to upcoming shift. Transparent flow of communications to the shift members, to the management and to the support functions. Inputs, retrieves, and evaluates information to and from computer systems to evaluate performance of shift. Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, Plant and wider Company, which    includes the ability to handle significant demands and to interact with others so as to establish and maintain a positive and productive work environment and minimise conflicts.

 

HR/Employee Relations

Set and manage clear expectations for team members: behaviour, performance, teamwork, training. Behave like a Role Model at all times. Ensures all standards and procedures are followed (safety rules, routines, quality checks, SOP, etc.).  If deviate take necessary actions to come back to standard. Establishes and maintains an employee relations climate of trust and confidence with employees and their Union Representatives which will promote achievement of Plant and Company goals. Manage non-performers, using appropriate BPE Disciplinary, Capability and Attendance policies as required. Reviews the performance and personal development of all subordinates on an individual basis. Identifies high potential employees and successors and supports development to next level where appropriate. Manage manning levels (right skills for right job) and ensure integration of new team members. Reviews completed Performance Appraisals for all subordinates annually and ensures regular reviews take place. Manages individual developments plans (IDPs) and identifies training needs, with particular focus on technical requirements and Ardagh competencies.  Priorities and actions to be discussed with the Production Manager and Process Leaders. Review IDPs on a regular basis to ensure that training is progressing. Liaison with HR and Production Manager in regard to IDP reviews and Succession Planning. Coach team members on standards of performance and to develop as appropriate.

 

Scope of Position

Budgets Responsible for

None

Contacts within Ardagh

All plant personnel and Ardagh Group support functions

Contacts outside of the Company

Customers/Contractors

Professional Requirements

Qualifications

HNC / HND / Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering

Languages

Fluent in English

Computer Skills/literacy

Competent in MS Office applications, ideally with SAP and QA systems including Microsoft Packages, SAP, Ena-blon, Analyse, Prisma, Win CC, SharePoint and Infinity.

Experience/Attributes

Managing and directing team effectively in a fast speed, high volume manufacturing environment Driving performance and achieving targets Strong leader who leads with integrity Achieving Objectives, both team and personal A flexible approach to work content in-line with day to day requirements                                                Evidence of self-motivation, an ability to use your own initiative and to work with a level of responsibility

Company Values

Trust Teamwork Excellence Inclusion

Benefits

Excellent salary plus shift allowance Life Insurance Private health care for yourself Auto enrolment Pension from day 1 - company pay 2:1 contributions to a maximum 10% (employee to pay 5%) Employee Assistance program

About Ardagh Metal Packaging

 

Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) is a leading global supplier of sustainable and infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners globally. An operating business of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group, AMP is a leading industry player across Europe, North America and Brazil and with innovative production capabilities. AMP operates 23 metal beverage can production facilities in nine countries, employing more than 6,000 people with sales of approximately $4.9bn in 2024. A partner of choice for beverage companies, AMP is known for its outstanding quality and customer service and is the only pure-play metal beverage can producer of scale in the market today.

 

Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP), 76%-owned by Ardagh Group is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

 

About Ardagh Group

 

Ardagh Group is a global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable, metal and glass packaging for brand owners around the world. The consistent pursuit of market-leading innovation, quality and customer service, backed by investment in our people and processes, underpins everything we do. We remain focused on continuous improvement in all aspects of our business to deliver long-term, sustainable success for our stakeholders.

 

Ardagh Group also holds a 42% interest in Trivium Packaging, a leading supplier of sustainable metal packaging to the food & specialty and personal care markets. Ardagh operates 59 metal and glass production facilities in 16 countries, employing approximately 19,000 people with sales of approximately $9.1bn. The future we’re creating for Ardagh is built around our four Core Values of Inclusion, Trust, Teamwork and Excellence. 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!