Applications are invited from both internal and external candidates to apply for the position of Cold End Technical Supervisor at Irvine plant, reporting directly to the Cold End Engineering Manager.
This position is an executive role and affords an excellent career opportunity for anyone with the determination and capability to succeed.
Responsibilities:
* Prepare and oversee the progress of job changes that take place in the cold end, responding to any mechanical problems that occur to minimise downtime.
* Prioritise work and delegate tasks to members of the cold end engineering department in order that necessary tasks are carried out.
* Determine what planned maintenance work requires to be carried out when there is a job change in order to minimise the chance of the occurrence of engineering problems.
* Maintain clear communications with plant management and other departments to optimise production efficiency.
* Identify opportunities and make recommendations to develop procedures to bring about continuous improvement.
Required skills / qualifications:
* Qualified, time served engineer.
* Educated to HND or degree level in a relevant discipline
* Ideally have worked in a process environment
* Knowledge of PLC systems
* Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
* A good understanding of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Tools and Continuous improvement.
* Awareness of relevant Health & Safety and Hygiene Regulations
* Good people management skills
What we offer:
* Competitive salary
* Training and development for career progression
* Defined contribution pension scheme
About Ardagh Group
Ardagh Group is a global leader in metal and 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 almost $10 billion. Today we have a presence across Europe, Africa and the Americas.
* Did you know that Ardagh produce many of the beverage cans and bottles you drink your favourite 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 whilst 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!
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