Mould Repair Manager

Ardagh Glass Ltd.; Henderson, Northern (NC, KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Paid holidays and vacation

Disability insurance (STD/LTD)

EAP

Job summary

Ardagh Glass Packaging is seeking a Mold Repair Manager to lead the mold department, ensure high standards for mold design, and oversee repair operations to deliver quality containers for customers. The role requires extensive experience in glass manufacturing, strong organizational and planning skills, and the ability to work in a heavy industrial environment.

It involves coordinating with scheduling, managing parts inventories, and maintaining safety and environmental compliance across the

Qualifications

• Ten years experience in glass manufacturing focusing on mold repair and equipment maintenance.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical and planning abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel up to 5%.

Responsibilities

• Design and direct in-plant revisions to mold equipment to meet standards.
• Inspect and correct departmental safety hazards and practices.
• Instruct on mold repair methods and procedures.
• Coordinate with scheduling to ensure equipment availability for job changes.
• Order mold equipment inserts, tools, and related parts.
• Maintain records of equipment transfers and inventory.
• Monitor mold life and track inventory.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and food safety standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Planning skills

Microsoft Office

High-risk environment

Outside regular hours

Travel up to 5%

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Fiix work order management

Job description

The Mold Repair Manager is responsible for managing the mold department to ensure that the forming department receives the highest standard and quality of mold design. This role is also responsible for repairing mold equipment to produce quality containers for customers.

Responsibilities:

• Design and direct all in-plant revisions to mold equipment to ensure quality containers and meet company speed percentage of pack and weight standards
• Inspect and oversee the correction of departmental safety hazards and observe and correct departmental employee safety work practices and procedures
• Instruct and counsel on mold equipment revision and repair methods and procedures
• Work with corporate and plant scheduling to ensure adequate mold equipment and related parts for job changes ensuring the best time and method of movements for new and interplant transfers of mold equipment
• Order all mold equipment inserts, tools, supplies, and related parts to operate the department
• Supply enough serviceable mold equipment to make a successful production run
• Maintain all records for incoming and outgoing equipment transfers and direct the inspection and inventory of all incoming mold equipment
• Maintain all attendance time and vacation records for the department
• Monitor the life of mold and track inventory
• Comply with environmental and food safety standards as outlined in plant policies within the department

Minimum skills / qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ten (10) years of experience in glass manufacturing with an emphasis on the mold repair process, job changes, machine repair equipment, and management experience
• 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
• Fifteen (15) years of experience in glass manufacturing with an emphasis on the mold repair process, job changes, machine repair equipment, and management experience
• Prior experience with work order management database (i.e. Fiix)

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 Glass Packaging (AGP):

Ardagh Glass Packaging (AGP) is a global supplier of recyclable glass packaging for brand owners in the beverage, food, pharmaceutical and chemical sectors. An operating business of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group, AGP is a leading industry player across Europe, Africa and the Americas with innovative production capabilities. AGP operates 35 glass production facilities in twelve countries, employing more than 12,500 employees with sales of approximately $4.1 billion in 2025. In May 2026, AGP launched Clearly Ardagh, a major strategic initiative designed to enhance our capabilities and reinforce our commitment to all stakeholders.

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.