Regional Senior Sustainabillity Engineer (m/f/d)

Regional Sustainability Senior Engineer, Ardagh Metal Packaging, Europe (m/f/d)

in any Ardagh Location

The Regional Sustainability Senior Engineer is responsible for coordinating and driving sustainability agenda and energy efficiency objectives across the company’s plants in the European region. Specifically, the role requires a hands-on leader with exceptional technical skills, strategic planning abilities, and a passion for promoting and fostering best industry sustainable practices. Driving transformation processes, including Plant of the Future and digitalization initiatives as part of the implementation of the AMPS framework. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Create an environment in accordance with the Company Values
• Absorbing and promoting AMPS in a daily work environment
• Drive the organization’s sustainability goals across 12 manufacturing plants in the European region
• Foster a culture of sustainability and continuous improvement within the engineering team and across all plants
• Develop and mentor engineering team members in sustainability practices and energy efficiency technologies
• Participation in internal and external working groups and project teams and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure alignment with corporate sustainability initiatives
• Create and implement a strategic roadmap for achieving energy reduction and sustainability goals
• Track and analyse monthly utility performance metrics (electricity, gas, water) for each plant
• Identify gaps in performance and channel resources, comparing current performance results against sustainability targets
• Perform comprehensive energy audits at manufacturing plants, identifying areas for improvement in energy consumption  
• Drive energy reduction initiatives in plants, maximizing efficiency through operational improvements and process optimization
• Manage the implementation of innovative energy reduction projects across Europe, ensuring project objectives align with sustainability goals
• Facilitate the sharing of success stories and lessons learned among plants
• Perform regular wellness audits of equipment and systems within plants, addressing chronic process issues and supporting plants in achieving sustainability targets
• Conduct technical audits to assess compliance with sustainability practices and energy efficiency standards
• Assess skill gaps within plant engineering teams and develop training needs assessments and deliver targeted training to enhance knowledge and skills in sustainability and energy efficiency
• Provide support and guidance in the implementation of capital projects from a sustainability and energy efficiency perspective, ensuring initiatives align with corporate objectives
• Develop models and roadmaps for the reduction of utility consumption (electricity, water, gas…) across all plants in the region, continuously monitor progress and update models based on new data and technological advancements

Requirements:

• Qualification: EQF level 5 (mechanical, electrical, industrial or related field). MBA or Master’s degree in a relevant field is a plus
• Professional certifications in sustainability or energy management (e.g. certified Energy Manager, LEED certification) are advantages
• Experienced worker in multinational company
• Minimum 10 years of work experience into sustainability engineering with a strong background in high-speed manufacturing set up with management responsibility
• At least 5 years of comparable professional experience in an internationally active company, ideally with a fully automated production line.
• Demonstrated track record of coaching and developing others and transferring knowledge.
• Proven leadership abilities with a track record of managing cross-functional teams and driving change in dynamic environment.
• Experience in translating results from sustainability initiatives and requirements into practice.
• Good understanding of modern lean manufacturing techniques (SMED, Keizen, 6S, Kanban, SPC / 6 Sigma, TPM / OEE)
• Broad understanding of Plant Operations, preferably with demonstrated experience in various roles
• Analytical and Design Thinking
• Strategic Thinking and problem-solving
• Organizational skills
• Communication and listening skills
• English in word and step (Advanced)
• Proficiency in MS collaboration tools is a must
   

What we offer:

You can expect a competitive compensation and benefit package in an international environment with challenging project work and a dynamic team. Additionally, you will be a part of our exciting and growing business.

About Ardagh Metal Packaging

Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) is a leading supplier of sustainable, 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 and the Americas, with innovative production capabilities, 23 production facilities, more than 6,000 employees and recorded revenues of $4.8 billion.

AMP is 76%-owned by Ardagh Group and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker AMBP.

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Group is a global supplier of infinitely recyclable metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for brand owners around the world. We have grown to a team of approximately 20,000 people with revenues of more than $9 billion. Today we have a presence across the Americas, Europe and Africa.

· Ardagh produces many of the beverage cans and bottles that contain your favourite beverages.

· Our packaging is manufactured from metal and glass - permanent materials that can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality.

· Ardagh produces more than 60 billion containers per year (more than 160 million containers per day).

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!