Manufacturing Line Operator

Ball Corporation; Kettering; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainable packaging manufacturer is seeking a Line Operator to join their Kettering Team. In this role, you will contribute to production goals through various responsibilities, including quality inspections and equipment maintenance. Ideal candidates will demonstrate attention to detail, a mechanical interest, and strong communication skills. While a manufacturing background is not required, fluency in English is essential. This is an opportunity to join a globally recognized team and make a difference in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions and maintain safety practices.
• Interest in mechanics is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills to explain processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and plant directives.
• Own production line and drive manufacturing excellence.
• Conduct inspections to meet quality targets.
• Maintain cleanliness and efficiency of the work area.
• Assist in basic equipment maintenance.
• Support lean improvement initiatives.
• Provide on-the-job training for others.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Sound communication skills

Fluency in written and spoken English

Job description

Further your career at Ball, a world leader in manufacturing sustainable aluminium packaging. Achieve extraordinary things when you join our team, and make a difference in your professional development, the community, and around the globe!

Ball is thrilled to receive Newsweek's 2023 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplace award! As a sustainable product leader, we have over 16,000 global team members. From endlessly recyclable aluminum cans, cups, to aerosol bottles, our goal is to contribute to a better community, society, and world.

Position overview:

As the Line Operator, you’re a key member of the Kettering Team, reporting to the Production Team Leader. You will contribute to the success of Ball by performing tasks and providing services to support the plant’s production goals and overall business plans.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Complies with and practices, policies, and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment
• Take ownership for the production line, inspire yourself and others to achieve world class manufacturing practices and results
• Conducts inspection of in-process or finished product to ensure quality targets are achieved
• Takes care of the work area and equipment to create a safe and efficient work environment
• Assists with equipment maintenance by performing routine checks and lubrication
• Initiate and support lean and improvement initiatives
• Perform on-the-job training for other personnel
• 8.5-hour shifts, rotating earlies, lates and nights

What are we looking for?

• Ability to follow instructions, attention to detail
• Possesses an interest in and an aptitude for mechanics.
• Sound communication skills, ability to clearly explain processes.
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Manufacturing background is not required

Ball Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, faith, ability, or orientation

When you join Ball you belong to a team of over 16,000 members worldwide. Our products range from infinitely recyclable aluminium cans, cups to aerosol bottles solutions that enable our customers to contribute to a better world. Each of us has a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion which is the foundation of our culture of belonging. Everyone at Ball is making a difference by doing what we love. Because what we create may change, but what we will always make is a difference.

Please note the advertised job title might vary from the job title on the contract due to local job title structure and global HR systems.

No agencies please.