Deco Area Team Leader – Can Manufacturing

Ball Aerospace; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ball Corporation in Milton Keynes is seeking a hands-on Deco team leader to oversee daily production, drive safety, and ensure targets are met in a fast-paced can manufacturing environment.

You will lead the Deco area, report to the Shift Manager, and work with maintenance and engineering to minimise downtime, sustain quality, and build a culture of continuous improvement on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Mechanical knowledge required or time-served engineer experience (desirable).
• Experience with machine breakdowns and fault finding.
• Motivated to develop and progress to the next level within the Plant.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Deco area to drive team performance and achieve production targets.
• Ensure safe working practices and maintain high housekeeping and safety awareness.
• Investigate/report equipment or process defects and coordinate corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvements to minimise plant costs and downtime.
• Coordinate with engineering to ensure maintenance is completed and reduce breakdowns.
• Standardise equipment settings to meet specifications and product quality.
• Identify training needs and organise team development.
• Establish effective communication with other shifts and optimise downtime usage.
• Monitor and report team performance and outputs to management.
• Manage materials usage and pursue waste reduction opportunities.
• Ensure deco safety, checks, and compliance with spoilage and ODM usage controls.
• Manufacture cans to production plans within H&S, quality, and budget targets.
• Implement corrective actions for any operational problems and drive continuous improvement.
• Encourage team ideas and drive change across the Plant.
• Collaborate with other Team Leaders to optimise overall plant performance.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Machine breakdown experience

Driven to achieve and progress

Job description

Ball Corporation in Milton Keynes is seeking a hands-on Deco team leader to oversee daily production, drive safety, and ensure targets are met in a fast-paced can manufacturing environment.

You will lead the Deco area, report to the Shift Manager, and work with maintenance and engineering to minimise downtime, sustain quality, and build a culture of continuous improvement on the shop floor.