Manufacturing Operator

Ball Aerospace; Kettering; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Ball Aerospace as a Manufacturing Operator in Kettering, where you will play a vital role in achieving production goals. You will ensure compliance with safety policies, conduct quality inspections, and support continuous improvement initiatives. This position offers an opportunity to be part of a diverse team committed to sustainability and excellence in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions.
• Strong communication skills to explain processes.
• Fluency in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Comply with safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct inspections to ensure quality targets.
• Initiate and support lean improvement initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Fluency in written and spoken English

Job description

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Manufacturing Operator

Company: Ball Corporation

Location: Kettering, ENG, GB

Date: 20 May 2025

Job Category: Manufacturing/ Operations

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, and cups, to aerosol bottles, our goal is to contribute to a better community, society, and world.

Position overview:

As the Manufacturing 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:

• Comply with and practice policies and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment.
• Take ownership of the production line, inspiring yourself and others to achieve world-class manufacturing practices and results.
• Conduct inspections of in-process or finished products to ensure quality targets are achieved.
• Maintain 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.
• Work 8.5-hour shifts, rotating between early, late, and night shifts.

What are we looking for?

• Ability to follow instructions and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, with the 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 and cups to aerosol bottles, enabling our customers to contribute to a better world.

Each of us has a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, which forms 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 that the advertised job title might vary from the job title on the contract due to local job title structures and global HR systems.