Forming Supervisor

Ardagh Glass Ltd.; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental and vis​

401(k) retirement plan with company m​

Paid holidays and vacation

Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/L

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional and personal development

Job summary

Ardagh Glass Ltd. seeks a Forming Supervisor to oversee an hourly unionized shift in the forming department, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity targets are met.

The role requires strong leadership and hands-on expertise in the forming process, with emphasis on maintenance, repair, and procedural compliance. The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent and significant experience in glass manufacturing, including the forming process.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of experience in glass manufacturing with an emphasis on the forming process.
• Prior experience with mold repair, machine repair, and job changes.
• Proficient organizational, analytical, and planning skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work in a heavy industrial, high-risk work environment.
• Ability to work outside of regular work hours.
• Ability to travel up to 5%.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Eight (8) years of experience in glass manufacturing with an emphasis on the forming process.
• One (1) year of supervisory experience.
• Prior experience in a unionized work environment.
• Prior experience with the plant's forming process (press, blow-and-blow).

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a proactive safety environment including housekeeping and injury risk awareness.
• Maintain effective working relationships within the department and with other departments.
• Maintain timely records such as attendance, production, quality, training, and discipline.
• Monitor production efficiencies and quality during the shift and provide corrective actions with employees.
• Comply with environmental and food safety standards per plant policies.

Skills

Glass manufacturing

Forming process

Mold repair

Machine repair

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Planning skills

Microsoft Office

Hours flexibility

Travel up to 5%

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Job description

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The Forming Supervisor supervises hourly union employees for one shift of the forming department. This role ensures the shift is engaged in the manufacturing of glass containers to ensure customer requirements are met.

Responsibilities:

Establish and maintain a proactive safety environment which includes: good housekeeping, constant awareness of injury risks, and always striving for zero accidents

Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, with other departments, and with the employees; further, establish and develop labor relations utilizing sound management principles

Maintain timely and accurate records such as attendance, production, quality, training, and discipline

Monitor production efficiencies and quality regularly during the shift and provide corrective action plans with employees while maintaining accurate communications with appropriate departments

Comply with environmental and food safety standards as set forth in plant policies and programs within the departmental responsibilities

Minimum skills / qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Five (5) years of experience in glass manufacturing with an emphasis on the forming process

Prior experience with mold repair, machine repair, and job changes

Proficient organizational, analytical, and planning skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to work in a heavy industrial, high-risk work environment

Ability to work outside of regular work hours

Ability to prioritize work and have a sense of urgency

Ability to travel up to 5%

Preferred skills / qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related discipline

Eight (8) years of experience in glass manufacturing with an emphasis on the forming process

One (1) year of supervisory experience

Prior experience working within a unionized work environment

Prior experience with the plant's forming process (i.e. press, blow-and-blow, etc.)

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups

Please note the compensation and benefits information above is accurate as of the date of this posting. Ardagh reserves the right to modify this information at any time in accordance with applicable law.

About Ardagh Group
Ardagh Glass Packaging is a global leader in glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world’s leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then, we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 20,000 people with revenues of over $9 billion.
Today, we have a presence across Europe, Africa, and North America.

• Did you know that Ardagh produces many of the cans and bottles you drink your favorite beverages from?
• Did you know we produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality?
• Did you know we produce more than 160 million containers per day?

Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and has a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact while remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible. We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated. Here at Ardagh, 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!

Ardagh Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local law.
Ardagh Group complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Contact Kelly Molloy ([e-mail]) if a reasonable accommodation is needed.