Manufacturing Operations Cell Supervisor

Lead daily plant execution with a safety-first mindset

Imagine starting your shift with a quick huddle, scanning production data, and walking the line to check critical quality parameters. You coach a mechanic through a troubleshooting step, confirm GMP compliance, and sync with Quality and Logistics to keep product flowing. As the Manufacturing Operations Cell Supervisor, you orchestrate safety, quality, and output—every hour, every run—while building a high-performing crew.

What you’ll own

• Be the on-floor champion for safety, actively engage in the Safety Committee, and maintain a safe environment for people and equipment.
• Partner with the Process Technical Manager, Quality Manager, Logistics, and other leaders to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Continuously monitor visual and dimensional quality, review production data, and collaborate with Quality to ensure feedback is acted on in real time.
• Plan and assign work to run lines safely at target speeds and efficiencies; report production, HFI, downtime, and MRO with precision.
• Direct and develop the crew: scheduling, attendance, policy administration, documentation, assessment, training, mentoring, and discipline.
• Lead Lean Six Sigma initiatives and model Ardagh Core Values; embed 5S, TPM, SMED, and 8D thinking to remove waste and lower costs.
• Perform CVP (quality system) surveillance checks and oversee critical process parameters to meet stringent standards, including Food Safety, GMPs, and HAACP Principle/Food Safety Standard and Application.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues, organize PMs and repairs, coordinate overhauls, and support new equipment installations.
• Provide break relief for Mechanical Team Members or other roles as needed and uphold housekeeping schedules and audits.
• Other responsibilities as assigned to meet production goals.

Who you’ll lead

Direct Reports: Production and Operation Team Members

What you bring

• Proven ability to lead, coach, mentor, and facilitate cross-functional, self-directed teams with exceptional communication and training skills.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude; confident diagnosing equipment issues.
• Demonstrated commitment to a safe, cohesive, high-energy culture and positive people leadership.
• Experience with lean manufacturing; systems and continuous improvement orientation with data-driven decision-making.
• Comfort interacting with all levels—from technicians to customers—and motivating others toward shared goals.
• Availability to work all schedules: 12-hour shifts, days and off-shifts, weekends, and holidays.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, behaviors and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience

• Associate Degree in a related field or five years as a manufacturing lead/supervisor (including screening, reviews, counseling, training, and development).
• Track record of measuring performance to goals/standards and managing skilled technicians in a team environment.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Seven or more years of mechanical/electrical experience in manufacturing; metal manufacturing background a plus.
• Kaizen / Lean Six Sigma exposure and results.

Technology

Proficient computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Applications).

Schedule & hours

Average hours per week: 40 or 36/48 alternating. Usual shift worked is: 8 or 12 hours.

Physical demands

Expect regular standing and walking; frequent reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching/crawling, and work in confined spaces. You’ll occasionally lift/move up to 75 lbs and frequently lift 1–50 lbs. No continual lifting. Close and distance vision with color recognition and solid hand/eye coordination are required.

• Stand: 40%
• Sit: 5%
• Walk: 30%
• Lift: 5%
• Twist: 5%
• Squat: 1%
• Crawl: 1%
• Climb: 2%
• Bend (90–180 degrees): 5%
• Reach above shoulders: 2%
• Work at heights: 1%

Occasionally 1–33%, frequently 34–66%, and Continuously 67–100% of the time. This position requires ability to lift: Up to 15 lbs …….. Frequently; 16–30 lbs…………. Occasionally; 31–50 lbs…………. Occasionally; 51–75 lbs…………. Occasionally; 76–100 lbs……….. Occasionally; Over 100 lbs ……. Not required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work environment

Very loud environment; hearing protection and all assigned PPE are required. Temperatures can range from extreme cold to high heat (95 degrees). The atmosphere may contain fumes, dust, and odors.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Special hazards

Mechanical and electrical risks from machinery; daily work with chemicals that are toxic and explosive.

Compensation

Salary Range: $82,000 - $103,000 (good-faith estimate based on the expected scope of the role and internal equity considerations).