Tank Manager

Tank Manager

Location:

Bridgeton, NJ, US, 8302

Job

Estimated Travel: 0 - 25%

Contract Type:
Employee

Talent Area:
Manufacturing

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
• 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.)

Compensation:
The base annual salary range for this role is between $83,800.00 and  per year. The final salary will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate's qualifications and experience, where appropriate. This role is eligible to participate in the annual Ardagh Incentive Bonus (AIB) plan. The bonus incentive program is based on total company performance.

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

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.

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