Production Cell Supervisor -- Metal Packaging Operations

Job Description

Job Description

Ready to lead a high-velocity production cell?

Do you love coaching teams, solving equipment issues on the fly, and turning data into better outcomes? Are GMPs, HACCP, and Lean part of your everyday vocabulary? If so, this role puts you at the center of safety, quality, and output for our metal packaging operations.

What you’ll do

• Direct day-to-day operations: scheduling, time & attendance, and policy/procedure documentation for your crew.
• Set the bar on safety and join the Safety Committee to continuously improve safe work practices.
• Guard product quality by watching visual/dimensional checks, reviewing production trends, and acting fast with Quality Control.
• Be the equipment expert: troubleshoot mechanical issues and provide relief coverage for breaks.
• Lead Lean Six Sigma projects; embed 5S, TPM, SMED, and 8D thinking to reduce waste and cost.
• Train, coach, assess, mentor, and—when needed—discipline team members; build a culture aligned with Ardagh Core Values.
• Ensure full compliance with Food Safety Policy, GMPs, and HACCP principles.
• Execute PMs and repairs; support new equipment installs and overhauls.
• Complete CVP (quality system) surveillance checks; maintain housekeeping schedules and audits.
• Own reporting and materials control: production, HFI, downtime, MRO; keep critical parts stocked.
• Collaborate with Process Technical Manager, Quality Manager, Logistics, and peers to resolve issues and elevate performance.

Direct reports

Production and Operation Team Members

Must-haves

• Excellent verbal/written communication and facilitation skills.
• Experience leading self-directed work teams; strong people skills and energy.
• Mechanical/electrical aptitude and logical problem solving.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of personnel and customers.
• Lean manufacturing familiarity and a positive, can-do approach.
• Willingness to work all shifts, including 12-hour patterns, days/off-shifts, weekends, and holidays.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, behaviors and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Background that helps

• Associate degree in a related field or 5+ years as a manufacturing lead/supervisor covering hiring, reviews, counseling, training, and development.
• Comfort measuring performance to goals/standards and driving continuous improvement.
• Proven success guiding technicians and cross-functional teams.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
• 7+ years of mechanical/electrical experience in manufacturing; metal manufacturing experience preferred.
• Kaizen / Lean Six Sigma training and hands-on exposure.

Technology

Strong with Microsoft applications and common production reporting systems.

Physical realities of the job

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Typical day activity split: Stand 40%, Sit 5%, Walk 30%, Lift 5%, Twist 5%, Squat 1%, Crawl 1%, Climb 2%, Bend (90–180 degrees) 5%, Reach above shoulders 2%, Work at heights 1%.
• Lifting: Up to 15 lbs (Frequently); 16–30 lbs (Occasionally); 31–50 lbs (Occasionally); 51–75 lbs (Occasionally); 76–100 lbs (Occasionally); Over 100 lbs (Not required).
• Frequent use of hands; good hand/eye coordination; ability to work in confined spaces.
• Vision needs include close/distance vision and color recognition.
• Average weekly hours: 40 or 36/48 alternating; shifts are typically 8 or 12 hours.

Work environment

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Very loud manufacturing floor—hearing protection and assigned PPE are mandatory.
• Temperatures vary and can reach 95 degrees; conditions may include fumes, dust, and odors.

Special hazards

• Exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards from machinery.
• Routine handling of chemicals that are toxic and explosive.

Compensation

Salary Range: $82,000 - $103,000 (good-faith estimate based on the expected scope of the role and internal equity considerations).