Electrical Supervisor

Ball Corporation; Waterford; On-site; EUR 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Pension plan

Income protection

Employee assistance program

Canteen

Cycle-to-work

Job summary

Ball Corporation in Waterford is seeking an Electrical Supervisor to lead maintenance and reliability on the plant floor. You will manage an electrical team, coordinate safety, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

The role requires experience with electrical systems, PLCs, and strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills. On-site, with a competitive package and eligibility for Ball’s incentive program.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or management experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with PLC control systems and programming.
• Knowledge of Rockwell Automation and Allen-Bradley products and software.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, hygiene, and housekeeping requirements.
• Maintain electrical equipment in safe working order through effective corrective and preventative maintenance programs.
• Lead rapid response activities to minimize downtime and reduce equipment stoppages through proactive problem solving.
• Drive root cause analysis and long-term solutions for recurring operational and equipment issues.
• Investigate repetitive downtime trends using plant and database systems to prevent reoccurrence.
• Provide 24/7 support to manufacturing operations, including out-of-hours assistance when required.
• Manage electrical team resources, staffing, training, apprentice development, absences, and holiday coverage.
• Control departmental budgets, evaluate quotations, and oversee electrical contractor performance.
• Support engineering projects from initiation through completion while ensuring risk assessments are maintained.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve plant objectives.

Skills

Supervisory experience

PLC control systems

Rockwell/ Allen-Bradley

Continuous improvement

Communication

Mathematical aptitude

Analytical thinking

Electrical drawings interpretation

Safety compliance

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Job description

Career Opportunities: Electrical Supervisor (50796)

Requisition ID50796-Posted17/09/2026-Supply Chain & Operations-Waterford-Engineering/ Technical-0-10%

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!
Create a new future.

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:

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:

• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, hygiene, and housekeeping requirements.
• Maintain electrical equipment in safe working order through effective corrective and preventative maintenance programs.
• Lead rapid response activities to minimize downtime and reduce equipment stoppages through proactive problem solving.
• Drive root cause analysis and long-term solutions for recurring operational and equipment issues.
• Investigate repetitive downtime trends using plant and database systems to prevent reoccurrence.
• Provide 24/7 support to manufacturing operations, including out-of-hours assistance when required.
• Manage electrical team resources, staffing, training, apprentice development, absences, and holiday coverage.
• Control departmental budgets, evaluate quotations, and oversee electrical contractor performance.
• Support engineering projects from initiation through completion while ensuring risk assessments are maintained.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve plant objectives.

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:

• Previous supervisory or management experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with PLC control systems and programming.
• Knowledge of Rockwell Automation and Allen-Bradley products and software.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good mathematical and numerical aptitude.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and electrical documentation.
• Commitment to safe working practices, team development, and operational excellence.

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Work Environment: This role requires full on-site presence at our Waterford plant.
Hiring Rate: from 62,250-83,000EUR gross per month. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and market benchmarks.
Bonus Plan: This position is eligible to participate in Ball’s annual incentive compensation program.
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health insurance, life insurance, pension plan, income protection, employee assistance program, company-subsidized canteen, and cycle-to-work scheme.

If you have a disability and/or long-term health condition that impacts your ability to access any of the information outlined in the job application process, please do not hesitate in letting us know, so that we can endeavour to provide it you in the most accessible format. Please email [e-mail] with your access request, and somebody will respond to you within 3 business days.

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.