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Role description:

The Tank Manager establishes good operating principles within the assigned furnace. This role will advise necessary personnel immediately of any problems with mold equipment or machine variables.

Responsibilities:

Advise necessary personnel immediately of any problems with mold equipment or machine variables

Manage machine set-up on an assigned tank by establishing what special coating will be used, how it is to be applied, and how often the equipment will be changed

Maintain production standards at the highest level of quality by ensuring appropriate forehearth temperatures, job set-ups, and/or job changes

Direct, advise, and train employees in the forming department including how to identify and correct defects

Assist with the implementation of continuous improvement processes through problem-solving planning and corrective actions

Manage the maintenance of Individual Section (IS) machines ensuring machine setups are acceptable and maintained

Establish good forehearth curves and operations on all shops monitored

Maintain a daily line of communication with management and ensure job changes are up to standard before leaving each day

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 glass manufacturing with an emphasis on the forming process

One (1) year of supervisory experience

Prior experience with mold repair, machine repair, and job changes

Excellent communication skills

Proficient organizational, analytical, and planning skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to work in a heavy industrial, high-risk work environment

Ability to work outside of regular work hours

Ability to prioritize work and have a sense of urgency

Ability to travel up to 5%

Preferred skills / qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related discipline

Eight (8) years of experience in glass manufacturing with an emphasis on the forming process and supervisory experience

Prior experience with the plant's forming process (i.e. press, blow-and-blow, etc.)

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.