Applications are invited for the position of Production Team Leader (5-crew) at Irvine plant, reporting directly to the Shift Manager. The position is based on an annual contract of 1800 hours and is a non-overtime staff position. It also affords an excellent career opportunity for anyone with the determination and capability to succeed. Key Responsibilities: Monitor quality checks carried out by machine operators. Observe the performance of the I.S. machines directly and via the PIC System, responding to any changes in order to maintain efficient operations. Establish an effective communication flow between shop floor and senior management in order to maintain a well-informed team. Assist in job changes to establish and maintain efficient operations during and after the change. Required skills / qualifications: Candidates should be educated to a minimum of Degree standard (or equivalent). Excellent bottle making skills. Experience of Blow & Blow and Narrow Neck Press & Blow. Team Leadership, Commitment, Enthusiasm, Personal Drive and Customer Focus. Excellent oral, written communication and problem-solving skills. First-class man-management skills. A good understanding of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Tools and continuous improvement. Compliance with procedures. Computer literate. Awareness of relevant Health & Safety and Hygiene Regulations. What we offer: Competitive salary. “Salary Sacrifice” Pension Scheme with up to 10% matched contributions auto enrolled at 8%). 26.5 days annual holiday plus 8 statutory holidays (taken in line with shift rota). Health and Wellbeing Schemes, such as Counselling and Cycle to Work Scheme. Family friendly policies and Company Sick Pay (dependent on length of service). 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 Click here for more information about our careers or click here for more information about Ardagh Group.