Senior Manager, Manufacturing Strategy

Ball Aerospace; Westminster (CO); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Ball Corporation in Westminster, CO seeks a Senior Manager, Manufacturing Strategy to lead regional strategy deployment and operational excellence initiatives, translating business objectives into actionable plans and evolving BOE systems to deliver sustainable results.

You will own performance tracking, develop dashboards in Excel and Power BI, align AOP with targets, and drive continuous improvement across Safety, Cost, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or related field.
• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated leadership of teams and driving results.
• Analytical thinking and structured problem-solving.
• Change management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Project management and effective use of data.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional target-setting and performance alignment with stakeholders to close gaps and support strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with finance and other functions to develop and execute pre-annual and annual operating plans (AOP).
• Oversee inputs and execution of the 1YP to align with AOP and strategic objectives, identifying risks and countermeasures.
• Utilize BOE principles and lean methods to improve Safety, Cost, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity.
• Develop, maintain dashboards in Excel and Power BI to provide actionable insights.
• Own the BOE tracking system and cadence, ensuring root causes are understood and countermeasures implemented.
• Lead standardization and training of BOE tools and templates for consistent execution across the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Change management

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Influencing others

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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Senior Manager, Manufacturing Strategy

Company: Ball Corporation

Location: Westminster, CO, US, 80021

Date: Sep 1, 2026

Job Category: Manufacturing/ Operations

Req. ID: 50788

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.

Create a new future.

Job Summary:

Lead the deployment of regional strategy and operational excellence initiatives, ensuring business objectives are translated into actionable plans, performance gaps are identified and addressed through structured problem solving, and Ball Operational Excellence (BOE) systems, standards, and capabilities continue to evolve to deliver sustainable business results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead regional target-setting and performance alignment activities, partnering with stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and execute actions that close performance gaps and support strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders from finance and other functional departments to develop and execute pre-annual and annual operating plans (AOP) that are aligned with business objectives and financial goals, driving cross-functional
• Oversee the inputs and execution of the 1YP to ensure targets align with the AOP and strategic objectives are incorporated, while proactively identifying risks, opportunities, and countermeasures to support plan attainment.
• Utilize BOE principles and other lean methodologies to lead continuous improvement efforts that eliminate losses and improve Safety, Cost, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity performance.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and relevance in dashboards through regular updates, data validation, and trend
• Develop, improve, and maintain dashboards in Excel, Power BI, and other reporting systems to provide actionable insights, identify performance gaps, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and manage the operational performance tracking process, ensuring timely data extraction and accuracy. Coordinate data closure activities to guarantee completeness and accuracy for global, regional, production group, and
• Own the BOE tracking system and performance review cadence, ensuring performance gaps are identified, root causes are understood, and effective countermeasures are implemented.
• Lead the standardization, development, and continuous improvement of BOE tools, templates, and training materials to strengthen problem-solving capability and drive consistent execution across the organization.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business or related field
• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

Demonstrated skill in:

• Management and leadership of teams
• Delivering results through influencing and motivating others
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Change managment
• Project management and problem-solving concepts
• Excellent computer literacy skills, specifcially Excel and PowerPoint

Working knowledge of:

• Financial awareness with basic P+L experience
• Lean methodologies and Hoshin planning
• Utilizing data to make informed decisions, Managing multip and sizeable projects across multiple geographies
• Working with cross-cultural and cross-functional teams
• Expected Hiring Salary Range:$115,000 - $164,300 (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.
• Hybrid On-Site Work Environment: Based in Colorado, this position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site for { DIRECTOR & ABOVE: four (4) or more days } { BELOW DIRECTOR three (3) or more work days} per work week (with core collaboration days of Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). [Travel and local commute between Ball locations and other possible non-Ball locations may be required.]

When submitting your application to Ball, we encourage you to emphasize your skills, experience, and qualifications that align with the role.

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.