Job Description

We have an opening for a Plant Production Supervisor for our Bowling Green, Kentucky location.  If you possess an interest and manufacturing supervisor skills check out the details below.

What will you be responsible for?

Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure work environment.  This includes correcting unsafe acts/conditions, facilitating monthly safety meetings, performing monthly safety inspections, and investigating accidents, as required.
Supports development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the food safety system.
Responsible for maintaining process quality in accordance with Ball Packaging Operations process and quality standards.
Serves as the facilitator (in charge) of the plant during designated period(s) of time as directed by management.
Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the division, the group, and the company.  Includes ability to handle stress and to interact with others so as to establish and maintain a positive and productive work environment and minimize personal conflicts.
Provides administration and supervision of the plant production function as directed.
Provides for and reviews the performance and personal development of all subordinates on an individual basis.
Arranges for on-the-job training and development of subordinates' skills to ensure a continued high level of production and morale.
Provides production, spoilage, and maintenance records and maintains subordinates' attendance, evaluation and other appropriate records.
Schedules subordinates' vacations, overtime, holidays, and job assignments.
Provides communications and dissemination of information between crew operations.
Initiates, reviews, masters, and follows all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility.
While the regular working cycle of this position is usually 12-hour shifts, rotating days and nights, Monday through Sunday, working hours may vary as specified by management.  Incumbent must be able to work overtime on a regular basis and/or be on call as directed by management. 

What are we looking for?

Broad training in a related field usually acquired through college degree level education or work-related experience in the can or end making process. HS Diploma/Equivalency required.
Minimum of 3 years’ job related experience
Working knowledge of the following areas:  business principles, legal practices, product specifications and mechanics of equipment, Ball Packaging Operations quality standards, and generally accepted supervisory practices and procedures.
Must be able to handle sensitive related and proprietary information in a confidential manner.

Preferred Qualifications

Working knowledge of the following areas:  business principles, legal practices, product specifications and mechanics of equipment, Ball Packaging Operations quality standards, and generally accepted supervisory practices and procedures.
Ability to apply intensive and diversified evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard production techniques, procedures, and criteria.