Manufacturing Operations Leader

Ball Corporation; Devizes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Ball Corporation is seeking a Production Manager in the United Kingdom to lead continuous manufacturing operations with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. You will standardize processes, coach shift managers, and monitor metrics to drive improvements across all shifts.

The role requires experience in industrial manufacturing, strong leadership, and English fluency. You will promote safe, reliable operations and collaborate with teams to deliver value while maintaining regulatory and

Qualifications

• 4+ years in industrial manufacturing management.
• Experience leading teams in continuous operation environments.
• Lean certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) preferred.
• Fluent English required.
• Ability to implement BOE standards, Gemba, 5S, and other operational excellence tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety compliance across all shifts.
• Drive standardization for consistency in processes, quality, and operational excellence.
• Lead, coach, and mentor shift managers to maintain process compliance and quality.
• Monitor plant performance and propose corrective plans to achieve safety, quality, efficiency, cost, and spoilage targets.
• Actively participate in plant management initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Build a high level of employee engagement and foster a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Ensure training and development programs are implemented, maintained, and aligned with global standards.
• Promote autonomous maintenance, equipment reliability, and preventive practices to maximize asset utilization.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, standards, and Code of Ethics.
• Analyze production processes for cost and resource optimization, implementing improvements where possible.
• Encourage root-cause problem solving and continuous improvement using BOE-defined tools.
• Maintain positive working relationships with employees, unions, and peers, fostering trust and collaboration.
• Ensure flexibility in work schedules to meet production and operational requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Operational excellence

Gemba 5S BOE

Fluent English

Financial acumen

Continuous improvement

Industrial manufacturing

Project management

Education

College degree in related field

Industrial training

Job description

Ball Corporation is seeking a Production Manager in the United Kingdom to lead continuous manufacturing operations with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. You will standardize processes, coach shift managers, and monitor metrics to drive improvements across all shifts.

The role requires experience in industrial manufacturing, strong leadership, and English fluency. You will promote safe, reliable operations and collaborate with teams to deliver value while maintaining regulatory and