Plant Project Manager

Ardagh Group; Burlington (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental and more

403(k) retirement plan with company 2

Paid holidays and vacation

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Apprenticeship programs

Professional development opportunities

FSA

Job summary

The Plant Project Manager at Ardagh Group leads and coordinates engineering and maintenance activities at the plant site in Wisconsin. This role directs preventive maintenance programs, capital project development, and coordination with contractors and corporate teams to drive continuous improvement.

The position requires strong planning, communication, and problem-solving skills, with experience in manufacturing and environmental compliance, plus the ability to travel up to 5% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
• Five (5) years of manufacturing experience with exposure and understanding of environmental compliance.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a team-based environment.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
• Effective planning and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel up to 5%.

Responsibilities

• Direct the engineering function and maintenance activities including implementing and monitoring preventive maintenance programs and developing capital projects for continuous improvement.
• Coordinate all modifications, additions, and repair projects in the plant including external contractors and corporate staff.
• Supervise and direct scheduling of hourly and salaried personnel including journeymen for mechanical and electrical maintenance and repairs.
• Direct environmental activities across air, water, hazardous, and solid waste and comply with regulatory agencies.
• Assist in establishing a safe and healthy environment throughout the facilities and maintain zero-accident goals.
• Establish and assist with training for apprentice safety and journeyman updates.
• Perform administrative activities for effective management of the department and foster relationships with employees, the union, other departments, and corporate.

Skills

Team-based environment

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Planning and organization

Microsoft Office Suite

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Role Description

The Plant Project Manager supports and contributes to all maintenance and engineering functions at the plant site.

The Plant Project Manager supports and contributes to all maintenance and engineering functions at the plant site.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for directing the engineering function and maintenance activities including implementing and monitoring necessary preventative maintenance, PM programs, and developing appropriate capital projects for the continuous improvement of the plant facilities.
• Coordinate all modifications, additions, and repair projects in the plant including those performed by or scheduled by outside contractors and corporate staff.
• Supervise and direct the scheduling of hourly and salaried personnel assigned to the maintenance and labor functions including skilled journeyman performing mechanical, and electrical maintenance and repairs.
• Direct the environmental activities associated with areas such as air, water, hazardous, and solid waste, and comply with appropriate governmental agencies.
• Assist in the establishment of a safe and healthy environment throughout the facilities, always striving for zero accidents and complying with governmental regulations.
• Establish and assist with the administration of training for the apprentice's safety and updating the journeyman as necessary.
• Perform administrative activities necessary for the effective management of the department including establishing effective working relationships with plant employees, the union, other departments, and corporate.

Minimum Skills / Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field
• Five (5) years of experience in manufacturing with exposure and understanding of environmental compliance
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a team-based environment
• Excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills
• Effective planning and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to travel up to 5%

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or management experience of a technical team
• Previous experience with CMMS

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)
• Apprenticeship programs
• 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.