Contract Type:
Permanent
Reporting To:
Plant Manager
No. of Vacancies:
1
Role Overview:
We are looking for an experienced and driven Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager to lead and embed CI methodology across the Plant, with a strong focus on driving and supporting the ongoing implementation of AMPS. This role plays a pivotal part in delivering operational excellence through structured CI methodology, developing capability across teams and helping drive Plant performance through robust CI tools and processes.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
* Create, coordinate and execute CI project plans.
* Provide effective leadership, coaching and direction to the CI team while modelling the company’s values.
* Engage effectively with Senior Management, shop floor colleagues and CI peers across other Ardagh locations.
* Lead the deployment and ongoing implementation of AMPS across the site.
* Deliver and maintain core CI methodologies including essential tools such as 5S and SMED.
* Analyse operational data to identify improvement opportunities.
* Foster a strong learning and development culture within Engineering and Production to build CI capability.
* Support site-wide CI obligations, including Ardagh Best Practices and the Maturation Matrix.
* Lead and oversee Greenbelt projects.
* Develop, update and enhance standard operating procedures (SOPs).
* Drive enhancements in equipment and process capability to support long-term performance improvement.
Skills, knowledge and experience:
* Educated to degree level or equivalent.
* Six Sigma Black Belt highly advantageous.
* At least 5 years senior level experience within a unionised, high speed manufacturing environment.
* Strong understanding of production equipment, KPIs and continuous improvement principles.
* Competent in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
* Excellent communication skills.
Hours of Work:
* 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
* Occasional UK and European travel will be required as part of this role.
Closing date:
Friday 27th March 2026
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!
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