Operational Excellence Specialist

Company:
Ball Corporation

Location:

Golden, CO, US, 80403

Job Category:
Quality/ Continuous Improvement

The Operational Excellence Specialist is an early career level position, a facilitative leader and a learner, operating under the supervision of the Regional Operational Excellence Manager. The role requires learning the can‑making process and engaging with day‑to‑day operations at the plant.

• Facilitate and execute plant standardization of the management system, working with employees at all levels to train and track implementation of standards.
• Lead and facilitate improvement teams, workshop teams, and individual improvement projects aligned with plant or department priorities.
• Serve as a team member, problem‑solving resource, and facilitator on plant or department improvement teams; also participate in daily problem‑solving activities.
• Collaborate with the plant team to conduct process analysis and performance reporting to support internal or external client needs.
• Learn and apply Lean tools and techniques (DMAIC, PDCA, root cause analysis, risk assessment/FMEA, kaizen).
• Collaborate with plant training resources to support the development, documentation, training, sustainment, and improvement of standardized work.
• Support and facilitate adoption of best practices to eliminate waste and improve performance for the assigned plant or function.
• Present, educate, train, and facilitate at all levels and to external audiences.

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, science, supply chain or equivalent work‑related experience.
• Job‑related experience in process improvement or project management; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects, perform complex tasks, organize and follow through consistently, and work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proven team builder and leader.
• Strong written and oral communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence upward, across, and down without formal authority.
• Willingness to take risks, challenge the status quo, and work under ambiguous circumstances.
• Intellectually, emotionally, and logically capable and confident, capable of quickly gaining credibility and becoming a trusted advisor.
• Computer‑based skills (MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan.

• Expected Hiring Salary Range: $66,700 – $93,160 (salary determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and market alignment).
• On‑site work environment: position based in Golden; travel and local commute between Ball locations and other possible non‑Ball locations may be required.

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.

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• 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.