First Line Manager (SPE)

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Hot End First Line Manager (SPE)- Shifts

Barnsley Plant

Control and monitor Hot End production, to achieve maximum efficiency and quality standards, via effective use of labour and equipment

Responsibilities:

• Comply with Company Health and Safety Procedures in order to maintain a safe working environment for yourself and those around you
• Monitor quality checks carried out by the machine operators, on the bottles to ensure they meet specification
• Establish an effective communication flow between shop floor and senior management in order to maintain a well-informed team; Resolve any personnel issues if possible, or inform management required.
• Assist in job changes in order to establish and maintain efficient operations during and after a job change
• Observe the performance of the Independent Section machines directly and via APS, responding to any changes in order to maintain efficient operations
• Respond to any machine operator queries in order to resolve problems and minimise downtime
• Monitor the forehearth and feeder area responding to any changes or alarms to maintain effective operations
• Identify and repair occurring mechanical malfunctions or container defects in order to maintain efficiency
• As a supervisor you will be responsible for your own personal safety and that of all personnel under your authority. This will also include any contractors you engage to work on site.

Required skills / qualifications:

• Supervise Operator training and development and ability to supervise a team

Promote strong and visible Health and Safety leadership

Drive safety improvements within your team

• Manage occurrence of critical defects C.D.I.M; Container defects; Packed ware audit results; Ware set aside; Customer complaints
• SPE Shift Checks
• APS
• JOJO
• Understanding of APS and X-Par system; A good understanding of the 360 Timing Principles
• Ability to identify container defects, Mechanical malfunctions

What we offer

• Salary based on Grade 8 of the harmonised pay scales. Salary min £44,000 – £49,370 max.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions
• 12hr days/nights Holidays- 21 shifts when working the 5 crew 12-hour shift rota, holidays are built into the shift 5 crew rota.
• An environment where we support the development and progression of our employees, tailored to the individual’s aspirations and business opportunities.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, such as Occupational Health and cycle to work scheme.
• Family friendly policies and Company Sick Pay, after qualifying period.

Role Profile available on request.

This role is open to Internal and External applicants.

Internal candidates must apply via myArdagh.

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Groupis a global leader in metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world’s leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 20,000 people with revenues of almost $10 billion. Today we have a presence across Europe, Africa and the Americas.

• Did you know that Ardagh produce many of the beverage cans and bottles you drink your favourite beverages from?
• Did you know we produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality?
• Did you know we produce more than 160 million containers per day?

Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and have a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact whilst remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible.

We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated.

Here at Ardagh, we offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team, you’ll enjoy the journey!