Tank Manager

Role description:

The Tank Manager establishes good operating principles within the assigned furnace. This role will advise necessary personnel immediately of any problems with mold equipment or machine variables. 

Responsibilities: 

• Advise necessary personnel immediately of any problems with mold equipment or machine variables 
• Manage machine set-up on an assigned tank by establishing what special coating will be used, how it is to be applied, and how often the equipment will be changed 
• Maintain production standards at the highest level of quality by ensuring appropriate forehearth temperatures, job set-ups, and/or job changes 
• Direct, advise, and train employees in the forming department including how to identify and correct defects 
• Assist with the implementation of continuous improvement processes through problem-solving planning and corrective actions 
• Manage the maintenance of Individual Section (IS) machines ensuring machine setups are acceptable and maintained 
• Establish good forehearth curves and operations on all shops monitored 
• Maintain a daily line of communication with management and ensure job changes are up to standard before leaving each day 
• Ensure that all personnel under supervision practice good and safe working habits 
• Check and record all pressures on IS Machines 
• Comply with environmental and food safety standards as set forth in plant policies and programs within the departmental responsibilities 

Minimum skills / qualifications:  

• High School Diploma or equivalent 
• Five (5) years of experience in glass manufacturing with an emphasis on the forming process 
• One (1) year of supervisory experience 
• Prior experience with mold repair, machine repair, and job changes 
• Excellent communication skills  
• Proficient organizational, analytical, and planning skills 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 
• Ability to work in a heavy industrial, high-risk work environment 
• Ability to work outside of regular work hours 
• Ability to prioritize work and have a sense of urgency 
• Ability to travel up to 5% 

Preferred skills / qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related discipline 
• Eight (8) years of experience in glass manufacturing with an emphasis on the forming process and supervisory experience 
• Prior experience with the plant’s forming process (i.e. press, blow-and-blow, etc.) 

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.