Operations Team Lead; Nights

General Function:

Under the direction of the Plant Manager (or designate); this position will function as an Operations Team Leader that oversees the daily activities of the Safety, Quality and Production / Operations. Work with Process Technical Manager, Quality Manager, Logistics and other managers to drive improvements and resolve issues

While maintaining the Operations Team Leader role, position will be responsible for Safety in the operations, facilitating the administrative tasks i.e. attendance, personal issues, etc. The Operations Team Leader is accountable for visual and dimensional quality by monitoring the lines constantly, reviewing production data and communicating with quality control to ensure quality information is effectively used to provide quality production. The Operations Team Lead will also be an “expert” of the line / equipment in a manner that provides for safe and efficient operations.

The Operations Team Lead is also accountable to lead LSS (Lean Six Sigma) Teams that will drive out waste and reduce operation costs.

The Operations Team Lead will work closely together with his/her crew team members, as well as working independently when required. Analyze and react to basic mechanical problems as they arise, coach and train other team members towards problem resolution. They will be responsible for assessing, training, discipline and mentoring Team members. They will be responsible for maintaining Ardagh Core Values, and LSS (5S, TPM, SMED and 8D).

They are accountable for safety, quality and production in conjunction with their crew Team members.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

Maintain safe working environment for Team members and equipment while actively participating in Safety Committee Shall be competent and shall have appropriate education, training, skills, and experience. They shall be fully conversant in Food Safety Policy, GMP’s, HAACP Principle and Food Safety Standard and Application.

Ensure compliance with all Food Safety, GMP and other regulatory requirements.

Empower Team members to make recommendations for process improvements

Conduct job specific training and development, ensuring that all Team members understand equipment operations and maintenance procedures

Maintain quality and efficiency targets in production

Oversee all critical quality parameters of the process to ensure quality standards are met.

Schedule and assign tasks to safely and effectively run production lines at established speed and efficiencies.

Responsible for handling production, quality reports and accounting of downtime and potential problem areas which ensures accuracy in reporting and keeps quality levels at an optimum.

Direct production personnel including scheduling, time and attendance, policy and procedure administration and documentation in all areas of responsibility.

Provide accurate production reporting, HFI, down time, MRO, maintain inventory of parts needed to run lines efficiently

Perform all required CVP (quality system) surveillance checks

Responsible for new equipment installation, equipment overhauls and other projects as assigned.

Relief of Mechanical Team Members and/or other personnel for breaks

Troubleshoot and analyze equipment problems

Follow housekeeping schedule and audit

Schedule and organize PM activities and repairs

Other responsibilities as assigned.

Direct Reports:

Production and Operation Team Members Qualifications and

Competencies:

Exceptional written/verbal communication, training and facilitation skills

Ability to lead a team, coach, train, mentor, and facilitate job tasks

Excellent people skills, high energy and positive cultural fit.

Familiarity with self-directed work team cultures is preferred.

Ability to facilitate a cross-functional…