Manufacturing Operator

Ball Corporation; Kettering; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Ball Corporation in the United Kingdom is hiring a Manufacturing Operator to join our plant floor team. You will support safe operations, quality checks, and efficient production across rotating shifts, with focus on learning and applying lean practices.

The role emphasizes following SOPs, communicating clearly, and collaborating with teammates to meet daily targets and deliver high‑quality aluminium packaging solutions for customers worldwide.

Qualifications

• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Ability to follow instructions with accuracy.
• Strong verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing equipment following safety and quality procedures.
• Inspect in-process products and report defects.
• Maintain clean and safe work area; support lean initiatives.
• Collaborate with team to meet daily production targets.
• Rotate through morning, afternoon and night shifts.
• Participate in on-the-job training for peers.

Skills

Fluent English

Attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions

Clear communication skills

Job description

Career Opportunities: Manufacturing Operator (51261)

At Ball, integrity and trust are the foundation of who we are. Guided by our core values —\"We Care. We Work. We Win.\"— we create a culture where every voice matters and every idea drives progress.
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!

Your Opportunity to Make an Impact

At Ball, every role on the plant floor contributes to something bigger. Learn how this opportunity will allow you to grow your skills while helping deliver safe, high-quality products that make a difference for our customers, communities, and planet:

The Shift pattern is:

6 days on (2 morning, 2 afternoon, 2 night shifts) -8.5 hours per shift.

4 days off

How You'll Make a Difference

The responsibilities below represent more than daily tasks. They are opportunities to support safe operations, maintain quality standards, collaborate with teammates, and contribute to the products and solutions trusted by customers around the world:

• 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.
• 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 Helps You Thrive in This Role

We're looking for individuals who take pride in creating quality products, solving challenges, and keeping operations moving forward. Here are the skills and experiences that will help you succeed in this role and contribute to the manufacturing excellence that powers our business every day:

• Ability to follow instructions, attention to details
• Sound communication skills, ability to clearly explain processes.
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Manufacturing background is not required

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