Production Supervisor

Ball Aerospace; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 86,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Total Rewards benefits

Onsite work environment

Job summary

Ball Corporation is seeking a Plant Supervisor in Findlay, Ohio to oversee the plant production function and ensure safety, quality, and efficiency. You will supervise staff, maintain records, and ensure adherence to SOPs while fostering a positive work environment.

This on-site role requires 12-hour shifts with rotating days/nights; overtime and on-call duties as needed. An annual incentive program and comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Broad training in a related field usually acquired through college degree level education or work-related experience in manufacturing.
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Job-related experience for 2 years minimum.
• Working knowledge of business principles, legal practices, product specs and equipment mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and secure work environment and represent the plant.
• Develop, implement, maintain and improve the food safety system.
• Maintain process quality per Ball Packaging Operations standards.
• Provide performance feedback and development for subordinates.
• Arrange on-the-job training and develop subordinates' skills.
• Maintain production, spoilage and maintenance records; track attendance and evaluations.
• Communicate information between crew operations; monitor SOPs.
• Travel between Ball locations may be required (up to 5%).

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Operations management

Process improvement

Education

HS Diploma

College degree (or related training)

Job description

Location: Findlay, OH, US, 45840

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, we’re turning bold sustainability goals into reality and shaping a future we can all be proud of.

Primary Purpose of Position:

Supervises the plant production function as directed.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure work environment and a representative of the plant. This includes correcting unsafe acts/conditions, facilitating monthly safety meetings, performing monthly safety inspections, and investigating accidents, as required.
• Supports development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the food safety system.
• Responsible for maintaining process quality in accordance with Ball Packaging Operations process and quality standards.
• Provides for and reviews the performance and personal development of all subordinates on an individual basis.
• Arranges for on-the-job training and development of subordinates' skills to ensure a continued high level of production and morale.
• Provides production, spoilage, and maintenance records and maintains subordinates' attendance, evaluation and other appropriate records.
• Provides communications and dissemination of information between crew operations.
• Accesses, inputs, and retrieves information from the computer.
• Initiates, reviews, masters, and follows all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility.
• Maintain positive relations with local bargaining unit ensuring a high level of productivity, if applicable.
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the division, the group, and the company. Includes ability to handle stress and to interact with others so as to establish and maintain a positive and productive work environment and minimize personal conflicts.
• While the regular working cycle of this position is usually 12-hour shifts, rotating days and nights, Monday through Sunday, working hours may vary as specified by management. Incumbent must be able to work overtime on a regular basis and/or be on call as directed by management.
• Maintains an awareness and complies with hazardous waste management and other environmental management requirements in the workplace by attending scheduled training sessions.
• Understands and responds effectively to the Emergency Coordinator’s (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, EFP/EM. 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 Requirements:

• Broad training in a related field usually acquired through college degree level education or work-related experience in manufacturing
• HS Diploma/Equivalency minimum
• Job related experience for 2 year(s) minimum
• Working knowledge of the following areas: business principles, legal practices, product specifications and mechanics of equipment
• Ability to apply intensive and diversified evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard production techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Must be able to handle sensitive related and proprietary information in a confidential manner.
• 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.
• This position may travel 5% of the time
• 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.
• Expected Hiring Salary Range:$85,900 - $119,000 (Salary to be determined by the applicant’s 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 Ball’s comprehensive benefits structure.
• Onsite Work Environment:This 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 details—such as your date of birth, school attendance dates, or graduation dates from 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 internally for a minimum of 5 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.