Future Plant Manager Development: Lead Operations

Ball Corporation; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 115,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Onsite work environment

Annual incentive plan

Total Rewards page benefits

Job summary

Ball Corporation is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager for its Future Plant Manager Development Program in Findlay, OH. This strategic role develops high-potential leaders to become Plant Managers within 18-24 months, exposing them to all facets of plant leadership.

Candidates gain direct exposure to operations, safety, quality, productivity, and workforce development, with a clear career path across Ball's manufacturing network and relocation as part of progression.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent manufacturing leadership experience will be considered.
• 5+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading supervisors, managers, or functional leaders.
• Demonstrated ownership of safety, quality, productivity, cost, delivery, and workforce performance.
• Experience leading large manufacturing teams through multiple layers of leadership.
• Proven track record of developing talent, building leadership capability, and creating succession pipelines.
• Strong business acumen with exposure to budgets, labor planning, workforce development, and operational performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and support teams through a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Drive plant performance across safety, quality, productivity, cost, customer service, and employee development metrics.
• Build leadership capability by coaching managers, supervisors, and future leaders throughout the organization.
• Support plant strategy, workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational development initiatives.
• Partner in financial planning, budgeting, capital planning, and operational decision-making.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives that improve operational performance, efficiency, and employee engagement.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of plant leadership in preparation for future Plant Manager opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing leadership

Safety ownership

Budget awareness

Talent development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Ball Corporation is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager for its Future Plant Manager Development Program in Findlay, OH. This strategic role develops high-potential leaders to become Plant Managers within 18-24 months, exposing them to all facets of plant leadership.

Candidates gain direct exposure to operations, safety, quality, productivity, and workforce development, with a clear career path across Ball's manufacturing network and relocation as part of progression.