Back End Lead

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Providing crew leadership - Lead from the front, ensuring safety and operational standards are met. The Lead will inspire by their actions – they will demonstrate Safe Work Practices, Fast Response, along with Documenting and Communicating ideas and resolutions.
• Schedule - Leads will report at least 15 minutes before shift start to help with shift handoff and crew set up for the day.
• Assist and fill in for Production Supervisor which includes running crew when necessary.
• Relay Priorities – The Lead will review priorities and projects with the Production Supervisor. The Lead will review and advise on tasks with plant employees.
• Assist with changeovers.
• Determine if schedule can be adjusted or permits time for overhaul, repair, or readjustments required by equipment.
• Check machines. Analyze any type of mechanical or operational troubles and plan for and take corrective action. Make necessary corrections and running adjustment to maintain maximum production and quality.
• Operate, repair, clean, and lubricate equipment as required to maintain production. Clear jams. Check on strapping and related materials.
• Assist supervisor with Preventative Maintenance (PM) completion – daily, weekly, monthly. Write and perform maintenance work orders as required.
• Read schematics, prints, and exploded views of machinery and equipment. Interpret and follow procedural manual, manufacturer’s guides, and operation instructions.
• Partner with Production Supervisor for QAS review, HFI containment and structured problem solving.
• Assist line employees and maintainers with changeovers, breaks, equipment break downs, etc.
• Check, test and measure product for quality specifications. Examine for visual defects.
• Analyze spoilage as to cause and take corrective action. Analyze and record comments regarding the cause of production delays on production report. Conduct 10k audits, as needed.
• Notify supervisor of any incidences of recurring equipment malfunctions and corrective action taken and of any poor-quality material or supplies noted.
• Operate equipment and assist production, as directed.
• Perform other duties, as assigned by Supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated Leadership abilities including mentorship and coaching
• Demonstrated Mechanical Aptitude; Maintainer Experience preferred
• Able to perform fine manipulations with hands
• Ability to navigate computer-based programs
• Familiar with PPE, material safety data sheets, and proper handling of chemicals/solvents
• Willing and able to work overtime and night shifts
• Willingness to participate in continued professional development
• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Able to stand for a long duration in excess of 8 hours
• Able to bend over and rotate body repeatedly
• Able to lift to 40 pounds
• Able to withstand heat, cold, vibrations, odors, fumes, and loud noise
• Able to climb stairs frequently

About Ardagh Metal Packaging

Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) is a leading supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners globally. An operating business of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group, AMP is a leading industry player across Europe and the Americas, with innovative production capabilities, 23 production facilities, more than 6,000 employees and recorded revenues of $4.8 billion in 2023.

AMP is 76%-owned by Ardagh Group and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker AMBP.

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Group is a global supplier of infinitely recyclable metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for brand owners around the world. We have grown to a team of approximately 20,000 people with revenues of more than $9 billion. Today we have a presence across the Americas, Europe and Africa.

· Ardagh produces many of the beverage cans and bottles that contain your favourite beverages.

· Our packaging is manufactured from metal and glass - permanent materials that can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality.

· Ardagh produces more than 60 billion containers per year (more than 160 million containers per day).

The future we’re creating for Ardagh is built around our four Core Values of Inclusion, Trust, Teamwork and Excellence. 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!