About Crown Crown Holdings, Inc., is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world. It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry. Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long-term future. About this opportunity Area Operations Leader, Peterborough (UK): The Operations Leader is responsible for ensuring consistency of and best practice is established across our five shifts to generate factory efficiencies. In collaboration with other departments, they will assist in investigations and root cause analysis to bring about continuous improvement and more effective ways of operating. A natural influencer and people connector, they will ensure that people remain at the heart of our operations to ensure our thisteamcan culture is sustained. Main Responsibilities Ensuring seamless communication between oncoming and off going shifts to ensure best practices, standards and processes are sustained. Liaising with multiple stakeholders to investigate and improve items that will better our factory KPIs. Together with Production Manager and Shift Manager team, review factory KPIs to maximise efficiencies while minimising cost. Acts as area owner to ensure clear SOPs are in place, visible and operational in all areas of the factory, and leading technical competence across the 5 shifts, indirectly managing a team of 120 Engineers. Researches and implements learnings from other sites, or industry best practice to bring about further efficiencies and improvements. Monitors and ensures TPM and PPM activity is adhered to and remedial work reported to and actioned by the Maintenance team. Acts as a role model to champion people development at all levels to generate strong team engagement levels. Drives operational training to ensure our team are equipped to maintain strong operational effectiveness. As part of a cross functional project team, responsible for ensuring that advancements or improvements to line are managed and transitioned into smooth operational practice. Required Education and Qualifications Previous mechanical apprenticeship or qualifications would be an advantage. Educated to A level, BTEC Level 4 or equivalent. Required Knowledge and Experience Experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment. Experience influencing, leading, developing and managing a team, preferably through the direct leadership of others. Can draw from a range of CI tools and techniques and inspire others to use them. Required Skills and Competencies Ability to operate under pressure. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Leadership and motivational skills. Commitment to Health and Safety. A ‘can-do’ attitude. A drive for continuous improvement. What Crown Offers You The opportunity to build a career in a multi-cultural environment To be rewarded fairly and promoted based on merit and performance Professional and personal development through training and work experiences Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees Join us and become part of an international team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging Working Together Accessibility, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are key features of Crown’s culture of Working Together. We aim to value and respect each individual and foster an environment where everyone is represented. We strive to promote psychological safety, allowing colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work and ultimately generate a sense of belonging at Crown. Social Media Learn more about Crown on our social media channels. LinkedIn | Facebook | YouTube | Glassdoor | X (Twitter) crownholdings metalpackaging sustainability workingtogether crownlife LI-CP1 Area Operations Leader Requisition ID: 3477 Location: Peterborough, GB, PE2 7LB Functional Area: Manufacturing Experience Level: Experienced professional Type of Contract: Permanent