Manager, Plant Production

About the Role Ball Corporation is seeking a Manager, Plant Production to lead the Goodyear, AZ plant production function, providing leadership to plant personnel and direct support to all departments. The role includes ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in a 24/7 manufacturing environment and supporting the development and continuous improvement of the food safety system in line with Ball Packaging Operations’ standards.

What You'll Do

• Lead and coordinate the activities of the production function, directing work to meet safety, quality, and cost targets.
• Maintain a safe work environment: correct unsafe acts/conditions, facilitate monthly safety meetings, perform safety inspections, and investigate accidents as required.
• Support development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the food safety system.
• Ensure process quality aligns with Ball Packaging Operations’ standards and drive safety, quality, and cost-reduction improvements.
• Direct and assist with developmental or experimental production activities.
• Maintain positive relations with the local bargaining unit (if applicable) to sustain productivity.
• Initiate, review, master, and follow all SOPs for areas of responsibility; manage data entry/retrieval from computer systems.
• May be responsible for environmental compliance and plant housekeeping.
• Foster an employee relations climate of trust with employees, union stewards, and representatives to support plant and company goals.
• Build effective relationships within the department, the division, the group, and the company; manage stress and maintain a positive work environment.
• Schedule may include weekends and require overtime/on-call as directed.
• Maintain environmental training, communicate with the emergency coordinator or Environmental Manager, and implement contingency plans as needed.
• Complete and maintain environmental documentation and report status to relevant parties.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures; minimize waste streams and ensure proper waste accumulation, storage, and regulatory compliance.

What We're Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing; 4+ years of supervisory experience in an industrial setting.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing or 24/7 manufacturing preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple demands and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of production principles, practices, quality standards, company policies, and business/legal considerations.
• Ability to handle sensitive or proprietary information confidentially.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills with customers and stakeholders.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $115,000 - $164,000 per year (USD).