Further your career at Ball, a world leader in manufacturing sustainable aluminium packaging. Achieve extraordinary things when you join our team, and make a difference in your professional development, the community, and around the globe!
Ball is thrilled to receive Newsweek's 2023 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplace award! As a sustainable product leader, we have over 16,000 global team members. From endlessly recyclable aluminum cans, and cups, to aerosol bottles, our goal is to contribute to a better community, society, and world.
Working as part of a team of process experts, you will be responsible for start-up performance of Decorator/Printer equipment across new builds, new lines, and conversions. The role focuses on achieving targets in efficiency, quality, spoilage, and environmental compliance, while supporting overall line performance.
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Lead safe equipment start-up, commissioning, and ramp-up
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Act as SME for Decorator/Printer, driving stable, high-performance operation
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Deliver hands-on training to plant teams (primarily on-the-job)
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Troubleshoot issues and support rapid problem resolution during start-up
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Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement
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Validate SOPs and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and food standards
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Support transition from start-up to steady-state production
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Achieve efficiency and spoilage targets for new lines and conversions
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Electrical or Mechanical qualification or relevant hands-on experience
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Strong expertise in can manufacturing and Decorator/Printer equipment
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Proven troubleshooting and process optimisation skills
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Ability to train and transfer knowledge to others
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Experience with start-ups or line launches (preferred)
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Strong problem-solving and basic Lean knowledge
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Good communication, teamwork, and ownership mindset
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Minimum 5 years’ experience in can manufacturing
Work Environment: This role supports central functions and offers flexible work arrangements including hybrid or fully remote options, subject to role requirements and manager approval.
Hiring Range: 62,300 – 89,690 EUR gross per year. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and competencies, while taking into account internal equity and industry benchmarks. Please note that the salary range is related to Germany as base location, however relevant local range applies to candidates based in other locations.
Incentive Plan: This position is eligible to participate in Ball’s annual incentive compensation program.
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Defined contribution pension, life insurance, accident and disability insurance, employee assistance program, and meal assistance.
Ball Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, faith, ability, or orientation. When you join Ball you belong to a team of over 16,000 members worldwide. Our products range from infinitely recyclable aluminium cans, cups to aerosol bottles that enable our customers to contribute to a better world.
Each of us has a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion which is the foundation of our culture of belonging. Everyone at Ball is making a difference by doing what we love. Because what we create may change, but what we will always make is a difference.
Please note the advertised job title might vary from the job title on the contract due to local job title structure and global HR systems.
