Regional Manufacturing Excellence Lead

Regional Manufacturing Excellence Lead

Company: Ball Corporation

Location: Luton, GB, LU1 3LG, Ludesch, 8, AT, 6713 Leobersdorf, AT, 2544 Barcelona, ES, 8450 Lille, FR, 59000 Genk, BE, 3600 Plzeň, CZ, 301 00 Kent, WA, US, 98032 Gelsenkirchen, NW, DE, 45891 Bellegarde sur Valserine, FR, 1201 Lummen, BE, 3560 Gelsenkirchen, NW, DE, 45886 Luton, GB, LU1 3LG, Lublin, PL, 20-277 Kettering, ENG, GB, La Selva del Camp, T, ES, 43470 Makó, HU, 6900 Malmö, SE, 20039 Dýšina, CZ, 33002 Las Rozas de Madrid, M, ES, 28290 Cabanillas del Campo, GU, ES, 19171 Beaurepaire, FR, Bierne, FR, 59380

Date: 7 May 2026

Job Category: Manufacturing/ Operations

Position Overview

This role is responsible for leading and managing Plant-based Manufacturing Excellence Managers across the EMEA region to deploy and sustain a lean-based Manufacturing Excellence model. The position focuses on driving standardization, operational excellence, and measurable value creation across manufacturing sites while supporting regional and site leadership in achieving cost, quality, and service objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support Manufacturing Excellence Managers in deploying a standardized Lean-Based Management System across EMEA plants
• Define and execute deployment strategies, planning, training, coaching, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Facilitate change management and ensure effective adoption and long‑term sustainment of Lean thinking
• Identify, clarify, and remove barriers to operational excellence within manufacturing plants and regional production groups
• Lead multiple strategic and operational improvement projects from identification and analysis through implementation and sustainable execution
• Deliver measurable manufacturing cost savings and efficiency improvements
• Drive the continuous evolution of the Manufacturing Excellence Model to improve competitiveness in cost, quality, and service
• Partner with leadership to define, scope, launch, and deliver initiatives aligned with organizational priorities
• Make complex decisions and recommendations with limited direction, using sound judgment and initiative
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders across the regional manufacturing organization
• Proactively manage risk and communicate project progress, results, challenges, and lessons learned
• Facilitate knowledge sharing, best practice exchange, and benchmarking within the region and across Continuous Improvement networks

Experience & Skills Required

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience deploying Lean methodologies in a manufacturing environment
• Proven experience managing and leading others, ideally in a matrix organization
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead initiatives end‑to‑end
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results through influence rather than direct authority
• Solid working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies
• Understanding of financial statements and manufacturing cost drivers
• Experience with coaching, training, and capability development
• Strong communication skills with the ability to adapt messaging from shop floor to senior leadership
• High level of computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Fluency in English

Ball Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, faith, ability, or orientation.