Mechanical Supervisor

Ball Aerospace; Millersburg (OR); On-site; USD 86,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Total Rewards benefits

Onsite work environment

Job summary

Ball Aerospace is seeking a Senior Process Supervisor to lead plant process optimization and drive safe, efficient operations in the assigned area. You will supervise a team, manage budgets, and coordinate maintenance, safety, and quality initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce costs.

The role requires strong leadership, experience in manufacturing environments, and a track record of implementing process improvements in can manufacturing or related settings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment; high speed manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience overseeing rebuilding of industrial manufacturing equipment.
• 3+ years of experience in can manufacturing experience preferred.
• Supervisor or lead experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and secure work environment; facilitate monthly safety meetings and inspections.
• Support development, maintenance, and improvement of the food safety system.
• Ensure around-the-clock efficient operations for the assigned process area.
• Manage resources and activities for the assigned process area.
• Supervise process team members.
• Establish maintenance procedures including planning, budgeting, execution and reviews.
• Plan and manage the budget for the assigned area.
• Analyze systems and processes to identify improvements and make recommendations to management.
• Diagnose problems and implement corrective actions.
• Design and oversee new systems to improve safety, quality, productivity and cost reduction.
• Collect data to generate reports and schedules for the area.
• Coordinate maintenance to reduce costs and prevent interruptions.
• Ensure equipment and supplies are stocked to prevent downtime.
• Train employees on maintenance programs and procedures.

Skills

Safety awareness

Process optimization

Data and report analysis

Contractor negotiation

Adherence to SOPs

Confidential information handling

Hazardous waste management

Computer literacy

Maintenance planning

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

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.

Together with our global employees, customers, and partners, were turning bold sustainability goals into reality and shaping a future we can all be proud of.

Primary purpose of the position:

Responsible for supervising and driving plant process optimization for the functional area assigned.

Essential Responsible Areas:

• Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure work environment. This includes correcting unsafeacts/conditions, facilitating monthly safety meetings, performing monthly safety inspections, and investigatingaccidents, as required.

• Supports development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the food safety system.

• Responsible for ensuring round the clock efficient operations for assigned process area.

• Manages the resources and activities for functional area or process assigned.

• Supervises process team members.

• Establishes maintenance procedures on equipment, including planning, budgeting, execution, and periodicreview.

• Responsible for planning, administering, and managing the budget for assigned process area.

• Applies knowledge of functional area to conduct system and process analysis, identifies opportunities forimprovement, and makes recommendations to management.

• Diagnoses problem areas and develops and implements corrective action plans.

• Participates in designing and overseeing new systems and processes that improve and enhance plantperformance in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.

• Collects and organizes data in order to generate and maintain reports and schedules related to functional area.

• Coordinates and applies maintenance techniques directed toward monitoring and reducing maintenance andrepair costs.

• Arranges for maintenance of adequate level of supplies, materials, and parts so that there will be nointerruption in operations due to shortages.

• Arranges for all equipment in area to be properly maintained and upgraded as needed.

• Arranges for training of employees in proper maintenance programs and procedures for plant productionequipment.

• Accesses, inputs, and retrieves information from computer.

• Initiates, reviews, masters, and follows all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility.

• Communicates with the emergency coordinate (EC) or Environmental Focal Point/Environmental Manager(EFP/EM) regarding environmental management activities.

• Understands and responds effectively to EC directions during emergencies by being familiar with emergency procedures, equipment, and systems, as necessary. Implements contingency plan to the level required by the position.Understands, completes, and maintains environmental documentation for which the individual is trained, or as directed by the EC, EFP, or EM (i.e., inspections, labeling, record keeping, maintenance of equipment, etc.). Reports to the EC, EFP, or EM on the status of assigned responsibilities.

• Complies with established job safety practices, policies and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment.

• Recognizes waste streams and minimizes waste generation, through prudent use of materials, proper disposal and segregation as directed during training or by the EC. Understands and practices proper accumulation and storage requirements for wastes.

• Complies with environmental regulations when using, dispensing, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and wastes.

Position Requirement & competencies:

Professional & Education Qualification

• High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's Degree preferred

• 5+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment. High speed manufacturing experienced preferred

• Previous experience overseeing rebuilding of industiral manufacturing equipment

• 3+ years of experience in can manufacturing experience preferred

• Supervisor or lead experience preferred

Skills:

• Ability to apply intensive and diversified evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard plant production, chemical process, and warehouse techniques, procedures, and criteria.

• Ability to negotiate with contractors for facilities/building maintenance.

• Ability to perform basic arithmetic, geometric, and algebraic calculations.

• Must be able to handle sensitive related and proprietary information in a confidential manner.

• Maintains an awareness and complies with hazardous waste management and other environmental management requirements in the workplace by attending scheduled training sessions.

• Ability to operate and functionally use a computer.

• Performs such individual assignments as management may direct.

• Must follow company policies, procedures, practices, and standards of conduct as outlined in the Ball Corporation manuals.

• Must maintain professional competence, ethical integrity, knowledge, and skills

Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of the following areas:

• Production processes.

• Product specifications and technology of equipment.

• Generally accepted supervisory practices and procedures.

Other Requirements:

• Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Works in both office and manufacturing environments.

• This position is exposed to occupational hazards, including but not limited to, high noise levels, physical obstacles, exposure to chemicals, etc.

• Must wear appropriate safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing, and footwear in appropriate areas and follow safety practices.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Expected Hiring Salary Range:$85,900, - $119,890 (Salary to be determined by the applicants education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)

• This role will be eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan.

• Please visit our "Total Rewards" page to learn more about Balls comprehensive benefits structure.

• Onsite Work Environment:This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site. Travel and local commute between Ball locations and other possible non-Ball locations may be required.

Ball Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody. All qualified job applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, aboriginality, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non-merit characteristic.

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.

• Under Colorado, California, Connecticut, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania law, you have the right to exclude or redact age-related detailssuch as your date of birth, school attendance dates, or graduation datesfrom your resume, cover letter, CV, or other supporting documents (e.g., transcripts, certificates).

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visa, now or in the future, for this job opening.

• This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.

No agencies please.