Manager, Cold End Tank

Role description: 

The Cold End Tank Manager is responsible for managing the packing and cold end departments. This role manages the inspection, conveying, case packing, palletizing, and packaging of all ware. 

Responsibilities: 

• Convey all glass defects to the hot-end personnel for repair as quickly as possible to attain a high-quality percentage of pack 

• Coordinate and implement job changes 

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

• Ensure good housekeeping practices to meet customer expectations 

• Direct, counsel, and train employees in the department including standard of procedures (SOP), policies, and how to identify defects 

• Ensure that all personnel under supervision practice good safe working habits 

• Check all equipment on inspection lines to ensure that good ware is not lost and that equipment is working properly 

• Comply with environmental and food safety standards as outlined in plant policies within the department 

Minimum skills / qualifications:  

• Minimum skills/qualifications:  

• High School Diploma or equivalent 

• Three (3) years of experience in manufacturing 

• Two (2) years in a leadership role 

• Ability to travel up to 5% 

Preferred skills / qualifications:  

• Associate's degree in engineering, business administration, or a related field 

• Prior experience with SAP  

• Prior experience with food safety 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 

• Lean Six Sigma Certification 

• Prior experience working with lean manufacturing, kaizens, and 5S 

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 produce many of the beverage 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 have 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!
 
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

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.