Operational Excellence Specialist

Career Opportunities:
Operational Excellence Specialist (49961)

Requisition
49961
-Posted
07/02/2026

- Supply Chain & Operations

- Pittston

- Quality/ Continuous Improvement
-0-10%

The Operational Excellence Specialist is an entry‑level position that serves as both a facilitative leader and a learner, operating under the supervision of the Regional Manager Lean Six Sigma or Regional Operational Excellence Manager. The role requires learning and understanding the can‑making process and engaging in day‑to‑day plant operations. The dual focus is on leading standardization of plant management processes and executing various process improvement projects to enhance bottom‑line productivity, throughput, and quality.

• Facilitate and execute plant standardization of the management system, working with employees at all levels to train and track implementation of standard practices.
• Lead and facilitate improvement workshops, teams, and individual projects aligned with plant or department priorities.
• Participate as a team member, problem‑solving resource, and group facilitator on plant or department improvement teams, including daily problem‑solving activities.
• Collaborate with plant teams to conduct process analysis and performance reporting in support of internal and 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 the 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.

This is a development role lasting approximately two years. After two years, candidates who demonstrate solid performance may have the opportunity to progress to a Plant Supervisor role and other future leadership positions.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, Supply Chain, or equivalent work‑related experience.
• Job‑related experience in process improvement or project management; manufacturing experience is 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; can quickly gain credibility and become a trusted advisor.

• Computer‑based skills (MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

• Expected Hiring Salary Range: $66 700 - $93 160 (Salary to be determined by the applicant’s 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 Ball’s comprehensive benefits structure.
• Onsite Work Environment:
  This position is based in Pittston, PA and 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.

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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