Shift Process Leader - Front End - Green Shift

Ardagh Glass Ltd.; Newbold on Avon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardagh Metal Packaging in Rugby seeks a Shift Process Leader for the Front End (Green Shift). The role combines hands-on leadership with accountability for safety, quality and performance against production targets.

You will organise and develop your team, drive continuous improvement, coordinate with maintenance, and ensure standardised equipment settings to meet complex production demands. A strong engineering mindset and capable training skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship in an Engineering/Mechanical discipline or equivalent experience
• English, written and verbal
• Microsoft Office proficiency including Excel and Word
• Ability to generate reports from data
• Good knowledge of ISO standards
• Strong leadership, delegation, communication and organisational skills
• Analytical skills to interpret numerical data

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe working practices are adhered to at all times
• Lead and develop the team to meet production and quality targets
• Investigate defects and coordinate corrective actions
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce downtime and costs
• Coordinate with engineering for maintenance and equipment standardisation
• Train team members and set up effective communication across shifts
• Safely manufacture cans according to the production plan and budget

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Safety compliance

Team management

Analytical skills

Education

Apprenticeship in an Engineering/Mechanical discipline or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Shift Process Leader - Front End - Green Shift

Location:

Rugby, ENG, GB, CV21 1RN

Job ID: 61941

Contract Type: Employee

Talent Area: Manufacturing

Front End - Shift Process Leader - Green Shift

Working Pattern and Hours:

4 on 4 Off

14 days of every 5 shift rotations (holiday allowance included in shift pattern)

Plus 6 “rota days” per year.

Main Purpose Of The Position:

The purpose of this position is to organise and provide leadership to their team which will enable them to meet the goals set by the Shift Manager in line with the Plant’s objectives.

This is a hands-on role and as such it is an integral part of the team functioning in their area – leading by example is a key requirement of this role.

Their main duties are to organise and provide leadership to their team to ensure achievement of the following:

• Ensure safe working practices are adhered to at all times and be a role model within the plant for this subject
• Participate in workplace safety inspections/behavioral safety programme
• Create an environment which promotes and maintains good industrial relations, safe working practises and excellent housekeeping standards
• Meet Production, Quality, Spoilage and environmental improvement targets as set by the Shift Manager, the Continuous Improvement teams and the Plant budget.
• Investigate and/or report equipment or process defects promptly and use the team and outside assistance to identify and undertake corrective action to prevent re-occurrence.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts within the team to minimise operating costs in the plant.
• Liase with the engineering department to ensure all maintenance work is fully completed to the required standard and continually look for methods to reduce unplanned equipment downtime or operating machines below their rated speeds.
• Ensure standardisation of equipment setting is maintained and operate with great attention to detail in order to achieve the required specification and product quality.
• Continually identify training needs for the team. Provide and organise any such training to ensure the team is fully competent in all aspects of their roles.
• Set up effective communication links with team leaders on the other shifts. Co-ordinate actions to effectively utilise downtime.
• Monitor / Control / Communicate the performance of the team within and outside the team.
• Ensure effective use of materials and identify programmes to improve usage and minimise waste.
• Investigate/follow up on all process related problems ensuring necessary corrective actions are taken and maintained
• Safely manufacture cans according to the production plan and budget in accordance with EHS, quality and production requirements.
• Provide effective training, leadership and constructive feedback to their team members in order that they can perform to their full potential.
• Ensure corrective action is taken, as required, for all equipment and operational problems/potential problems to continuously improve the operation.
• Actively seek and follow up on Shift Team’s ideas/suggestion and assist in driving change through continuous improvement in the Plant.

Professional Requirements:

Qualifications:

Apprenticeship in an Engineering/Mechanical discipline or equivalent experience

English, written and verbal

Microsoft Office, Excel, Word

Apprenticeship in an Engineering/Mechanical discipline or equivalent experience

• Computer Literacy and the ability to generate reports and manage via computerised data.
• Good knowledge of ISO standards
• Good Leadership, delegation, communication, organisational and influencing skills.
• Analytical skills to interpret numerical data
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety work practises
• A manufacturing background in a high speed, high volume continuous process
• The ability and willingness to assist with breakdowns and line conversions.
• Can demonstrate the ability to work precisely with strong attention to detail.
• A team player with strong problem solving and analytical skills, with the ability to work alone under their own initiative.
• The ability to work well under pressure and organise and prioritise their work load.
• Ability to complete paperwork accurately and thoroughly.
• A basic knowledge of quality and hygiene systems would be advantageous.
• Possess an enthusiastic and proactive, goal orientated approach
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending training courses as and when required
• Flexibility or willingness to travel

Company Values

Trustis earned by displaying personal attributes that show we are respectful, reliable, consistent and honest in our approach to others. It is built on mutual respect, personal integrity and transparency.

Teamworkis achieved with collaboration and open communication. Effective teamwork ensures we interact with colleagues in a mutually beneficial way and is important to building a strong business. Teams should be mindful of the impact their decisions have on other teams, and ultimately the business.

Excellenceis constantly striving to improve ourselves and the business. It focuses on continuous improvement, innovation and sustainability

Inclusionensures we are mindful of others, inviting contributions from everyone and valuing our diversity of thought. We all need to be comfortable and confident to be ourselves while at work.

About Ardagh Metal Packaging

Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) is a leading supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners globally. An operating business of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group, AMP is a leading industry player across Europe and the Americas, with innovative production capabilities, 23 production facilities, more than 6,000 employees and recorded revenues of $4.8 billion in 2023.

AMP is 76%-owned by Ardagh Group and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker AMBP.

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Group is a global supplier of infinitely recyclable metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for brand owners around the world. We have grown to a team of approximately 20,000 people with revenues of more than $9 billion. Today we have a presence across the Americas, Europe and Africa.

Ardagh produces many of the beverage cans and bottles that contain your favourite beverages.

Our packaging is manufactured from metal and glass - permanent materials that can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality.

Ardagh produces more than 60 billion containers per year (more than 160 million containers per day).

The future we’re creating for Ardagh is built around our four Core Values of Inclusion, Trust, Teamwork and Excellence. We offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team - you’ll enjoy the journey!