Ardagh Group · 1 day ago
Forming Operations Manager
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
7+ years expArdagh Group is a global leader in glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world’s leading brands. The Manager of Forming Operations is responsible for maximizing efficiency through automation and innovation while providing technical assistance and support to glass production processes.
Manufacturing
Hiring Manager
Clare McHugh
Responsibilities
Provide bottle-making technical, training, and troubleshooting assistance to the plants (glass conditioning and forming processes) with a special focus on their underperforming jobs and new product development
Develop and manage activities related to the establishment of improved technical production processes and methodologies
Ensure continuous improvement in process, cost, quality and production
Work with internal contacts to implement any and all changes necessary to the facility or equipment that will improve current processes
Support forming activities within the plants through driving standardization, best day history methodology, consistent methodology/processes, and preventive maintenance effectiveness/compliance (to eliminate a firefighting approach)
Facilitate and implement forming methodologies focused on process confirmation and forming disciplines
Provide hands-on, technical expertise as it relates to underperforming jobs and new product development within all Ardagh Glass Packaging facilities
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Seven (7) years as a subject matter expert within the forming department
Ability to travel 100% of the time
Experience in the glass industry with expertise with glass container manufacturing processes and technologies
Experience with technical problem solving, knowledge of multiple technologies (electrical and mechanical)
Effective leadership, organization, and planning skills with ability to handle changing priorities
Ability to influence others and create immediate action
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in a technical field
Ten (10) years of forming experience
Benefits
Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match and an employer retirement contribution
Paid holidays, floating days and vacation
Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition reimbursement program
Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups
Benefits available from day 1 of employment
Flexible and hybrid working hours
Company
Ardagh Group
Ardagh Group manufactures metal and glass packaging solutions for various industries worldwide.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.34B2025-07-28Debt Financing· $1.5B
2024-04-15Debt Financing· $839.36M
2017-03-14IPO
Leadership Team
Shaun Murphy
Chief Operating Officer
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Paul Clarke
Group Director (AMPSA), Risk Management
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