Back End Operations Leader

Crown Holdings, LLC; Peterborough; In loco; GBP 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Training & development

Career progression

Global organisation

Descrizione del lavoro

Crown Holdings, LLC in the United Kingdom seeks a Back-End Operations Leader with a strong background in can-making and manufacturing excellence. You will act as the technical expert for the Back-End area, driving standardisation, best practices, and continuous improvement across shifts to maximise line performance and product quality.

You will coach and develop SOPs, mentor operators and production teams, and collaborate with engineers to enhance equipment reliability and safety.

Competenze

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline desirable, otherwise equivalent technical knowledge and experience.
• Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.
• Experience supporting production teams and solving technical problems.
• Experience developing and implementing SOPs and coaching others.

Mansioni

• Act as the technical expert for the Back-End area across all shifts.
• Establish and standardise best practices to maximise line performance, product quality and equipment reliability.
• Coach, mentor and develop operators and production leaders; develop SOPs.
• Review production performance and support maintenance, changeovers, and part availability to sustain operations.

Conoscenze

Manufacturing processes

Continuous improvement

Leadership

Coaching/Mentoring

SOP development

Formazione

Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description:Are you an experienced can-making professional with a passion for technical excellence, process improvement, and developing others? Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where quality, efficiency, and operational performance are critical to success?The OpportunityAs a Back-End Operations Leader, you will act as the technical expert for the Back-End area, supporting engineering and operational teams across all shifts. Your primary focus will be ensuring best practices are established, standardised, and consistently applied to maximise line performance, product quality, and equipment reliability.You will work closely with Shift Engineers, Operators, and Production Leaders to identify opportunities for improvement, resolve recurring technical issues, and enhance the overall capability of the team. Through coaching, mentoring, and the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), you will help build technical competence and create sustainable improvements across the department.The role will also involve reviewing production performance, supporting preventative maintenance activities, planning can-size changeovers, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring critical spare parts are identified and available to support reliable operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced can-making professional to play a key role in influencing operational excellence within a world-class manufacturing environment.What’s on OfferCompetitive salary and benefits packagePension scheme and healthcare benefitsOpportunity to work within a world-class manufacturing environmentContinuous training and professional development opportunitiesCareer progression opportunities within a global organisationThe opportunity to influence plant performance and engineering standardsWhat You'll BringYou'll be a technically capable and proactive individual with a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and a passion for continuous improvement. You will have experience supporting production teams, solving technical problems, and influencing operational performance through coaching, training, and the implementation of best practices. A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline is desirable, although candidates with equivalent technical knowledge and relevant industry experience will also be considered.Strong communication and leadership skills will be key, as you will regularly collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Continuous Improvement teams to develop capability and drive performance improvements. You'll be committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.Desirable ExperiencePrevious beverage can manufacturing experience within Back End operationsExperience developing and delivering training and operational SOPsExperience leading continuous improvement and efficiency projectsKnowledge of preventative maintenance planning and executionExperience analysing production data to identify performance improvement opportunities