Maintenance & Job Change Specialist

Role description:
The Maintenance and Job Change Specialist oversees the production line equipment setup and ensures job changes are run effectively so that glass containers aremanufactured efficiently, meeting customer requirements and production efficiencies in a safe manner.
Responsibilities:
• Establish and work alongside the Tank Managers and Job Change maintenance personnel to maintain process control while ensuring shop work orders andpreventative maintenance (PMs) are complete
• Direct and supervise job changes to ensure proper standard operating procedures are being followed
• Evaluate job changes after startup and provide guidance and direction to employees in reducing equipment variability
• Document job changes and review histories to assure the repeatability of proper setups
• Work with Tank Managers and cold-end supervisors to observe and ensure machine inspection equipment and line flow is at optimal production levels
• Observe and assist in plant production as needed
• Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment consistent with Ardagh Glass Packaging's policies and procedures while striving for zero accidents
• Maintain an effective working relationship within functional areas and with other departments ensuring effective and timely communication
• Comply with operational, environmental, and food safety standards as outlined in plant policies and programs within the department
• Complete Gemba walks the week prior to job change to ensure work needed is communicated and scheduled properly
• Attend the weekly JOJO meeting
• Assist in the cold end with break downs and projects as needed
Minimum skills / qualifications:
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) years of experience in glass manufacturing with an emphasis on Maintenance, Production and Quality
• Prior experience with understanding defects
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient organizational, analytical, and planning skills
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to travel up to 5%
Preferred skills / qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related discipline
• Five (5) years glass manufacturing experience

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.