Job Description

We are a global leader in sustainable products with more than 21,000 team members worldwide. From infinitely recyclable aluminum cans, cups, and aerosol bottles, to aerospace solutions that enable our customers to have a deeper understanding of our planet and the universe. We produce all these incredible things with one unique purpose: crafting a better community, a better society, a better world.

Moreover, each of us has a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion which is the foundation of our culture of belonging. And everyone at Ball is an everyday champion, making a difference by doing what we love.

We lead with our heads and our hearts and combine innovative thinking with a spirit of resiliency that keeps us moving forward in a relentless pursuit of new ways to make life, and the world, better. Whether we’re developing packaging that’s infinitely recyclable or aerospace innovations. Because what we create may change, but what we will always make is a difference.

Primary Purpose of the Position

Provides technical support for the plant planning and logistics function as directed.

Essential Responsible Areas:

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.
Works with the Production Control Manager and Warehouse Supervisor (if applicable) to set priorities and ensure daily execution of production and distribution plans.
Works with the plant Production Control Manager and Central Supply Planning to schedule production across all local resources / production lines/modules.
Works with other departments to ensures all necessary raw materials (aluminum, graphics, inks, coatings, other direct materials) in place and available to meet production schedules. 
Assists in packaging management to ensure sufficient packaging is on hand to support production of finished goods.
May provide support / coverage for the Order Fulfillment team and performs order entry/changes, as needed.
Assists in outbound direct customer shipments.  Works with warehouse management / personnel and suppliers to ensure that outbound shipments are executed to meet customer delivery requirements.
Inventories and arranges/forecasts shipments of scrap.
May assist with graphics on all products for customers as possible back up
Coordinate production planning related to specific customer segments that require special administrative handling (ie Cash in Advance).  Works with other Ball entities, as required.
Maintains all local data requirements in the ERP and planning tools to ensure timely production.  Also responsible for data reporting to division..
Initiates, reviews, masters, and follows all manuals, policies, procedures and work instructions for area of responsibility.

Position Requirement & Competencies:

Broad training in a related field usually acquired through  high school or work-related experience

Job related experience for 2 year(s) minimum
Ability to apply independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard plant production techniques, procedures, and criteria.
Must be able to handle sensitive related and proprietary information in a confidential manner.
Ability to operate and functionally use a computer.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Must maintain professional competence, ethical integrity, knowledge, and skills.
Performs such individual assignments as management may direct.

Working knowledge of the following areas:

business principles
legal practices
customer needs and requirements
production control principles and practices
company manufacturing products, practices, nomenclature, and procedures

Must follow company policies, procedures, practices, and standards of conduct as outlined in the Ball Corporation manuals.
Works in both office and manufacturing environments.
This position is exposed to occupational hazards, including but not limited to, high noise levels, physical obstacles, exposure to chemicals, etc.
Must wear appropriate safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing, and footwear in appropriate areas and follow safety practices.