Field Process Specialist: Can Manufacturing (EMEA)

Profuturo; Guadalajara; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

life and accident insurance

subsidized canteen

employee assistance program

Job summary

Ball Corporation is seeking a Process Expert to support start-ups, new line installations, and conversions across the EMEA region. The role emphasizes process performance, stability, and operational excellence within chemical processing, requiring deep hands-on experience in can manufacturing.

You will lead line start-ups, adjust processes for efficiency and environmental performance, and coach teams in autonomous operation. Travel within EMEA and English fluency are expected.

Qualifications

• Proven can manufacturing experience essential, including at least 3 years as a CPO or CPM.
• Degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline advantageous.
• Hands-on expertise with washers, wastewater treatment systems, soluble oil systems, filtration systems, and cooling towers.
• Demonstrated capability in equipment setup, troubleshooting, process optimization, and chemical process control.
• Ability to train, coach, and transfer technical knowledge to operational teams; Train-The-Trainer certification advantageous.
• Experience supporting line launches, rebuilds, or conversion projects preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, continuous improvement mindset, ability to travel extensively, and fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead process performance and optimization activities during start-ups, new builds, and line conversions.
• Perform specialized process and chemical adjustments to improve efficiency, quality, and environmental performance.
• Drive troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex process and equipment-related issues.
• Provide technical leadership and support to ensure reliable operation of front-end processing equipment.
• Train and coach site teams in process understanding, performance standards, and autonomous operation.
• Support emergency breakdown recovery, size conversions, and capability building across manufacturing sites.
• Identify waste reduction opportunities and support continuous improvement and preventive maintenance initiatives.

Skills

Can manufacturing experience

Process optimization

Troubleshooting

Team training

English fluency

Education

Chemical Engineering degree

Tools

Washers

Wastewater treatment

Soluble oil systems

Filtration systems

Cooling towers

Job description

Ball Corporation is seeking a Process Expert to support start-ups, new line installations, and conversions across the EMEA region. The role emphasizes process performance, stability, and operational excellence within chemical processing, requiring deep hands-on experience in can manufacturing.

You will lead line start-ups, adjust processes for efficiency and environmental performance, and coach teams in autonomous operation. Travel within EMEA and English fluency are expected.