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Ardagh Group

Operations Manager

Bridgeton, NJ · On-site

$124.20K - $186.40K/yr

Prior experience working in the glass container industry * Prior experience leading a unionized workforce * Prior experience working with SAP ERP * Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified Compensation:

ARDAGH GROUP

Operations Manager

Bridgeton, NJ

$124.20K - $186.40K/yr

Prior experience working in the glass container industry * Prior experience leading a unionized workforce * Prior experience working with SAP ERP * Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified Compensation:

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Unit Plant Manager

Lexington, NC

We are O-I and we love that we make more glass containers than anyone in the world. O-I has more ... Experience working in the Glass Manufacturing Industry * Cold End Experience Preferred ...

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Unit Plant Manager

Lexington, NC · On-site

We are O-I and we love that we make more glass containers than anyone in the world. O-I has more ... Experience working in the Glass Manufacturing Industry * Cold End Experience Preferred ...

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Unit Plant Manager

Lexington, NC

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Sapulpa, OK

This role supervises the glass container line operation while effectively maximizing the ... Prior experience in the glass industry * Lean Six Sigma certification Benefits Offered: * Medical ...

ARDAGH GROUP

Maintenance Supervisor

Sapulpa, OK

This role supervises the glass container line operation while effectively maximizing the ... Prior experience in the glass industry * Lean Six Sigma certification Benefits Offered: * Medical ...

Ardagh Group

Maintenance Supervisor

Sapulpa, OK · On-site

This role supervises the glass container line operation while effectively maximizing the ... Prior experience in the glass industry * Lean Six Sigma certification Benefits Offered: * Medical ...

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Production Shift Supervisor

Lapel, IN · On-site

We are O-I and we love that we make more glass containers than anyone in the world. O-I has more ... Previous glass industry experience is highly preferred * Proven ability to coach, motivate, and ...

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Production Shift Supervisor

Lapel, IN · On-site

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Operations Manager

Ardagh Group

Bridgeton, NJ • On-site

$124.20K - $186.40K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Ardagh Group rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 33 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

21st of 109 rated packaging manufacturers

Job description

Role description:
The Operations Manager is responsible for managing the operations of the plant to meet and exceed plant key performance indicators. This role manages the daily operations of the batch house, furnaces, hot end production, cold end production, and warehouse operations.
Responsibilities:
  • Establish and maintain a safe and healthy work environment using sustainable environmental policies and continuous improvement programs
  • Assist in people development of the operations team including succession planning, identifying training needs, recruiting and interviewing, annual salary reviews, and performance reviews
  • Ensure the manufacturing of glass containers is within customer specifications and quality standards are strictly adhered to while meeting the financial goals of the plant or department
  • Direct assigned plant department planning, scheduling, and production functions in consideration of scheduled projects, holidays, and maintenance repairs
  • Monitor and communicate process improvement initiatives and make recommendations to improve the manufacturing process and process control
  • Maintain good customer relations through regular communication and maintaining the highest level of quality
  • Work in coordination with plant engineering team to adhere to and improve on plant maintenance program
  • Assume Plant Manager responsibilities as required
  • 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
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience managing in a manufacturing environment
  • Minimum of ten (10) years of experience working in packaging or glass industry
  • Proficient working with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Travel up to 10%

Preferred skills / qualifications:
  • Undergraduate degree in engineering, business, or related field
  • Prior experience working in the glass container industry
  • Prior experience leading a unionized workforce
  • Prior experience working with SAP ERP
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified

Compensation:
The base annual salary range for this role is between $124,200.00 and $186,400.00 per year. The final salary will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate's qualifications and experience, where appropriate.
This role is eligible to participate in the annual Ardagh Incentive Bonus (AIB) plan. The bonus incentive program is based on total company performance.
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

Please note the compensation and benefits information above is accurate as of the date of this posting. Ardagh reserves the right to modify this information at any time in accordance with applicable law.
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 produces many of the 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 has 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!
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.

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