Production Engineering Team LeaderDoncaster Plant
Role description:
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the production processes within a FMCG industry and must be able to supervise the Production Engineering workshop, to support the repair, maintenance and set up of IS machines and oversee the job change activities.
This role has the opportunity for leadership development, including internal training and externally accredited programmes to support your performance and career progression.
Responsibilities:
Respond and deal with many aspects of people management, including prioritisation and delegation of workload, to ensure operations run smoothly and efficiently as possible
Support the implementation of continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and best practices from OEG
Manage all resources to meet departmental and job change targets
Support the maintenance and repair of IS machines and related equipment
Keep accurate and effective records for both operational and people management needs e.g. time and attendance
Supervise the preparation and actual job change so that work is carried out as efficiently as possible in order to minimise downtime
Required skills / qualifications:
The ability to lead effectively and have the confidence to communicate to all levels of the team within the plant
In:depth knowledge of IS machines and related operational equipment and systems
Have the ability to read and interpret technical drawings
Lean Manufacturing : LSS, 5S, SMED, TPM
A commitment towards continuous improvement, with a flexible attitude
What we offer:
Competitive Salary
Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10 matched contributions
37 hours per week Monday to Friday, option for condensed hours, plus 26.5 days holiday + 8 statutory holidays.
An environment where we support the development and progression of our employees, tailored to the individual's aspirations and business opportunities
Health and wellbeing initiatives, such as Occupational Health and cycle to work scheme
Family friendly policies and Company Sick Pay, after qualifying period
Role Profile available on request.
This role is open to
internal and external
applicants.
Internal candidates must apply via myArdagh.
Closing Date: 23rd June 2025
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