Manager, Plant Production

Ball Corporation
  • Fairfield, CA
  • $115,000–$164,300 Per Year
1 day ago

Job Description

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


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Your Opportunity to Make an Impact


At Ball, every role contributes to something bigger. Learn how this opportunity will allow you to grow your career while making a lasting impact on our business, our communities, and our planet:


As Production Manager , you will lead the plant production function and play a key role in driving safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations. You will partner with leaders and employees across the facility to achieve operational goals, support continuous improvement efforts, and foster a productive work environment. Through your leadership, you will help ensure compliance, operational excellence, and a strong culture of safety and accountability.


How You'll Make a Difference


The responsibilities below represent more than daily tasks. They are opportunities to make a difference, collaborate with talented colleagues, and contribute to meaningful outcomes:


+ Manage and coordinate daily production operations to support plant performance objectives.


+ Promote and maintain a safe and secure work environment by addressing unsafe conditions, leading safety activities, and supporting accident investigations.


+ Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of food safety systems and production processes.


+ Ensure production quality meets established process and quality standards.


+ Lead initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction improvements.


+ Support developmental and experimental production activities as needed.


+ Maintain positive employee and labor relations while fostering a climate of trust, collaboration, and accountability.


+ Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, environmental requirements, and company policies.


+ Utilize systems and technology to access, manage, and report production-related information.


+ Collaborate across departments to achieve plant, division, and company objectives.


What Helps You Thrive in This Role


We're looking for curious minds, collaborative spirits, and motivated professionals ready to make an impact. Here are the skills and experiences that will help you succeed in this role:


+ Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.


+ Minimum of four years of experience in a manufacturing, production, or related operational environment.


+ Knowledge of production principles, manufacturing processes, and quality standards.


+ Understanding of employee relations practices and, where applicable, experience working in a unionized environment.


+ Ability to lead teams, influence others, and build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.


+ Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and continuous improvement skills.


+ Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.


+ Working knowledge of business practices, regulatory requirements, and company policies.


+ Proficiency with computer systems and production-related reporting tools.


+ Flexibility to work varying schedules, overtime, weekends, and on-call responsibilities as needed.


Compensation & Benefits:


+ Expected Hiring Salary Range:$115,000 - $164,300 (Salary to be determined by the applicants 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 Balls 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.


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 detailssuch as your date of birth, school attendance dates, or graduation datesfrom 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 for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.


No agencies please.


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Numbers & Facts

LocationFairfield, CA
Salary$115,000–$164,300 Per Year

Skills

  • Business Practicesunmatched
  • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
  • Computer Skillsunmatched
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  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Corporate Policiesunmatched
  • Cost Controlunmatched
  • Employee Relationsunmatched
  • Environmental Regulationsunmatched
  • Food Safetyunmatched
  • HRIS/HRMSunmatched
  • Industrial Relationsunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
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  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Operationsunmatched
  • Plant Managementunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
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  • Production Supportunmatched
  • Quality Metricsunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
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  • Safety Systemsunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
  • Sustainabilityunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
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