What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Improvement Manager position at ARDAGH GROUP?
Role description :
The Process Improvement Manager drives a rapid and continuous improvement culture by coaching others, leading improvement teams, identifying improvement opportunities, analyzing data, and helping to drive data-based decision-making. This role's primary responsibility is to improve plant performance.
Responsibilities :
Coach and lead multi-disciplinary project teams
Help implement a culture of continuous improvement in the plant
Identify and pursue opportunities for improvement to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Become the plant expert regarding all relevant data sources and statistical analyses
Comply with environmental and food safety standards as set forth in plant policies and programs within the departmental responsibilities
Minimum skills / qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field
Five (5) years of experience using various improvement methods and tools
Self-motivated and passionate about process improvement
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to motivate and develop others
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Proficient in analytical software (i.e. JMP or Minitab)
Preferred skills / qualifications :
Master's degree in engineering, business, or a related field
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification
Prior experience with group applications such as SAP and Business Warehouse
About Ardagh Group
Ardagh Glass Packaging is a global leader in 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 over $9 billion.
Today we have a presence across Europe, Africa, and North America.
- Did you know that Ardagh produce many of the beverage cans and bottles you drink your favorite 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 while 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!
Benefits Offered :
Ardagh Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local law.
Ardagh Group complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Contact Kelly Molloy (kelly.molloy@ardaghgroup.com) if a reasonable accommodation is needed.