Production Manager

Requisition
49485
-Posted
- Supply Chain & Operations

- Wakefield

- Manufacturing/ Operations
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At Ball, integrity and trust are the foundation of who we are. Guided by our core values—"We Care. We Work. We Win."—we create a culture where every voice matters and every idea drives progress.

Further your career at Ball, a world leader in manufacturing sustainable aluminium packaging. Achieve extraordinary things when you join our team, and make a difference in your professional development, the community, and around the globe! Create a new future. Apply Today.

As a Production Manager, you will lead daily manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality production. You will drive team performance and continuous improvement while maintaining operational excellence across safety, quality, and cost.

• Manage daily production plans and activities
• Optimise workforce and production efficiency
• Drive improvements in safety, quality, and cost
• Ensure availability of materials and smooth operations
• Lead and develop production teams
• Monitor performance and budgets
• Maintain SOPs and ensure compliance with HSE and quality standards

• Technical degree in engineering or related field
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Experience with lean methodologies (e.g. Six Sigma, 5S, TPM)
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills
• Ability to plan, prioritise, and deliver results
• Analytical, organised, and results‑driven mindset

Ball Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, faith, ability, or orientation. When you join Ball you belong to a team of over 16,000 members worldwide. Our products range from infinitely recyclable aluminium cans, cups to aerosol bottles that enable our customers to contribute to a better world.

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