Process Improvement Manager

Role description: 

The Process Improvement Engineer supports a rapid and continuous improvement culture by becoming a process expert, identifying improvement opportunities, analyzing data, and helping to drive data-based decision-making. This role’s primary responsibility is to improve plant performance. 

Responsibilities: 

• Identify and pursue improvement opportunities both individually and as part of teams 
• Develop expertise in multiple plant processes 
• Help identify opportunities for improvement to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) 
• Become the plant specialist regarding all relevant data sources and analyses 
• Help implement a culture of continuous improvement in the plant 
• Comply with environmental and food safety standards as set forth in plant policies and programs within the departmental responsibilities 

Minimum skills/qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field 
• Working knowledge of various improvement methods and tools 
• Self-motivated and passionate about process improvement 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 
• Prior experience with analytical software (i.e. JMP or Minitab) 

Preferred skills/qualifications:  

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification 
• Prior experience working with group applications such as SAP and Business Warehouse 

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 produce many of the beverage 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 have 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!
 
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

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 (kelly.molloy@ardaghgroup.com) if a reasonable accommodation is needed.