Assistant Plant Manager - Future Plant Manager Development Program
Goodyear, Arizona, United States · On-site
$115k–$164k/yr
Senior$8.7B raised
At Ball, integrity and trust are the foundation of who we are. Guided by our core values—"We Care. We Work. We Win.”—we create a culture where every voice matters, and every idea drives progress. Together with our global…
U Ball-u, integritet i poverenje su temelj onoga što jesmo. Vođeni našim osnovnim vrednostima — „We Care. We Work. We Win.“ — stvaramo kulturu u kojoj svaki glas ima značaj i svaka ideja pokreće napredak. Unapredite svoj…
Skills: Machine operation, Machine maintenance, Production line conversion, Troubleshooting, Lean manufacturing
Na Ball, a integridade e a confiança são a base de quem somos. Guiados pelos nossos valores fundamentais —“Nós nos importamos. Nós trabalhamos. Nós vencemos“— vivemos uma cultura onde todas as vozes são importantes. Junt…
Municipio de San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, Mexico · On-site
Mid level$8.7B raised
En Ball, la integridad y la confianza son nuestra base. Guiados por nuestros valores fundamentales —“Nos importa. Trabajamos. Ganamos.”— vivimos una cultura en la que todas las voces son importantes. Junto con nuestra ge…
Skills: Packaging, Quality inspection, Machine operation, Safety procedures, Production line maintenance
Na Ball, a integridade e a confiança são a base de quem somos. Guiados pelos nossos valores fundamentais —“Nós nos importamos. Nós trabalhamos. Nós vencemos“— vivemos uma cultura onde todas as vozes são importantes. Junt…
Skills: Financial Planning, Business Partnering, Economic Value Added, Manufacturing Costing, Financial Modeling
Na Ball, a integridade e a confiança são a base de quem somos. Guiados pelos nossos valores fundamentais —“Nós nos importamos. Nós trabalhamos. Nós vencemos“— vivemos uma cultura onde todas as vozes são importantes. Junt…
At Ball, integrity and trust are the foundation of who we are. Guided by our core values—"We Care. We Work. We Win.”—we create a culture where every voice matters and every idea drives progress. Further your career at Ba…
At Ball, integrity and trust are the foundation of who we are. Guided by our core values—"We Care. We Work. We Win.”—we create a culture where every voice matters and every idea drives progress. Further your career at Ba…
Fredericia, Region of Southern Denmark, Denmark · Remote OK
$94k–$135k/yr
Mid level$8.7B raised
At Ball, integrity and trust are the foundation of who we are. Guided by our core values—"We Care. We Work. We Win.”—we create a culture where every voice matters and every idea drives progress. Further your career at Ba…
JUNTOS SOMOS BALL Ball Corporation es una compañía que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Alentamos activamente las solicitudes de todos, independientemente de su género, edad, etnia, religión, habilidad u orientación. Cu…
Skills: Production planning, Team leadership, Lean manufacturing, TPM, Quality control
Fredericia, Region of Southern Denmark, Denmark · Remote OK
$94k–$135k/yr
Mid level$8.7B raised
At Ball, integrity and trust are the foundation of who we are. Guided by our core values—"We Care. We Work. We Win.”—we create a culture where every voice matters and every idea drives progress. Further your career at Ba…
En Ball, la integridad y la confianza son nuestra base. Guiados por nuestros valores fundamentales —“Nos importa. Trabajamos. Ganamos.”— vivimos una cultura en la que todas las voces son importantes. Junto con nuestra ge…
Bei Ball sind Integrität und Vertrauen das Fundament dessen, wer wir sind. Geleitet von unseren Grundwerten — We Care. We Work. We Win. — schaffen wir eine Kultur, in der jede Stimme zählt und jede Idee den Fortschritt v…
Skills: Quality control, Production processes, Measurement systems, Torus, Insensiv
At Ball, integrity and trust are the foundation of who we are. Guided by our core values —"We Care. We Work. We Win.”— we create a culture where every voice matters, and every idea drives progress. Together with our glob…
Fredericia, Region of Southern Denmark, Denmark · On-site
$450k–$640k/yr
Senior$8.7B raised
At Ball, integrity and trust are the foundation of who we are. Guided by our core values—""We Care. We Work. We Win.”—we create a culture where every voice matters and every idea drives progress. Further your career at B…
At Ball, integrity and trust are the foundation of who we are. Guided by our core values—"We Care. We Work. We Win.”—we create a culture where every voice matters and every idea drives progress. Further your career at Ba…
Skills: IT Leadership, Team Management, Service Delivery, Budget Management, Project Management
En Ball, la integridad y la confianza son nuestra base. Guiados por nuestros valores fundamentales —“Nos importa. Trabajamos. Ganamos.”— vivimos una cultura en la que todas las voces son importantes. Junto con nuestra ge…
Skills: Production supervision, Safety management, Team leadership, Process improvement, Computer literacy
At Ball, integrity and trust are the foundation of who we are. Guided by our core values—"We Care. We Work. We Win.”—we create a culture where every voice matters and every idea drives progress. Further your career at Ba…
Skills: Spoilage Reduction, Waste Optimisation, Problem Solving, Cross-functional Leadership, Process Optimisation
Bij Ball zijn integriteit en vertrouwen de basis van wie we zijn. Geleid door onze kernwaarden — 'We Care. We Work. We Win.' — creëren we een cultuur waarin elke stem telt en elk idee vooruitgang stimuleert. Ontwikkel je…
Skills: Artwork Preparation, Ink Systems Management, Printing Plate Management, Quality Control, Root Cause Analysis
Valserhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France · On-site
$31k–$39k/yr
Mid level$8.7B raised
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The Assistant Plant Manager will lead and develop operations, maintenance, and engineering teams while driving performance across safety, quality, and productivity metrics. They will also partner in financial and capital planning while coaching future leaders to prepare for plant management roles.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 5 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in a high-volume environment. A bachelor's degree is preferred, and applicants must be willing to relocate for future career advancement within the company.
Full job description
At Ball, integrity and trust are the foundation of who we are. Guided by our core values—"We Care. We Work. We Win.”—we create a culture where every voice matters, and every idea drives progress.
Together with our global employees, customers, and partners, we’re turning bold sustainability goals into reality and shaping a future we can all be proud of.
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Assistant Plant Manager – Future Plant Manager Development Program
Overview
This Assistant Plant Manager role is part of Ball's Future Plant Manager Development Program. It is designed as a strategic leadership development position for high-performing operations leaders who aspire to become Plant Managers within 18-24 months. Candidates will gain direct exposure to all aspects of plant leadership and build a career pathway within Ball's manufacturing network.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and support teams through a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
Drive plant performance across safety, quality, productivity, cost, customer service, and employee development metrics.
Build leadership capability by coaching managers, supervisors, and future leaders throughout the organization.
Support plant strategy, workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational development initiatives.
Partner in financial planning, budgeting, capital planning, and operational decision-making.
Lead cross-functional initiatives that improve operational performance, efficiency, and employee engagement.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of plant leadership in preparation for future Plant Manager opportunities.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Operations Manager
Production Manager
Manufacturing Manager
Plant Superintendent
Operations Superintendent
Department Manager with multi-functional leadership responsibility
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent manufacturing leadership experience will be considered.
5+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Experience leading supervisors, managers, or functional leaders.
Demonstrated ownership of safety, quality, productivity, cost, delivery, and workforce performance.
Experience leading large manufacturing teams through multiple layers of leadership.
Proven track record of developing talent, building leadership capability, and creating succession pipelines.
Strong business acumen with exposure to budgets, labor planning, workforce development, and operational performance metrics.
Preferred Qualifications
High-speed manufacturing, packaging, metals, consumer products, food & beverage, chemical, glass, plastics, paper, or other process manufacturing experience.
Experience supporting plant budgeting, capital planning, labor planning, and workforce development initiatives.
Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, or similar manufacturing system experience.
Union and/or non-union manufacturing leadership experience.
Mobility & Career Advancement
This position is part of Ball's long-term Plant Manager succession strategy. Candidates must be willing and able to relocate for future Plant Manager opportunities across Ball's manufacturing network. Geographic mobility is a required component of career progression within this program.
Why Ball?
Ball is a global leader in sustainable aluminum packaging and one of the world’s most respected manufacturing organizations. Leaders have the opportunity to influence large-scale operations, develop high-performing teams, and build meaningful careers in an organization committed to operational excellence, innovation, sustainability, and people development.
Compensation & Benefits:
Expected Hiring Salary Range: $115,000 - $164,300 (Salary to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)
This role will be eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan.
Please visit our "Total Rewards" page to learn more about Ball’s comprehensive benefits structure.
Onsite Work Environment: This position is based in onsite in the Plant and requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site. Travel and local commute between Ball locations and other possible non-Ball locations may be required.
Relocation Assistance is available.
When submitting your application to Ball, we encourage you to emphasize your skills, experience, and qualifications that align with the role.
Ball Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody. All qualified job applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, aboriginality, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non-merit characteristic.
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Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visa, now or in the future, for this job opening.
* This position will be posted internally for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.
Ball Corporation is a global aluminum packaging company and sustainability leader providing packaging solutions for beverages and personal care and household products. Founded in 1880, the company employs 16,000 people worldwide and produces cans, bottles and aerosol containers. For more information, visit www.ball.com.
Offices: 9200 W 108th Circle, Westminster, Colorado 80021, US
Beverage Cans & BottlesAerosol CansPaint & General Line CansAluminumand Personal and Home Care ContainersService IndustryNational SecurityRemote SensingPackaging ServicesSensor
Ball Corporation is a global aluminum packaging company and sustainability leader providing packaging solutions for beverages and personal care and household products. Founded in 1880, the company employs 16,000 people worldwide and produces cans, bottles and aerosol containers. For more information, visit www.ball.com.
Offices: 9200 W 108th Circle, Westminster, Colorado 80021, US
Beverage Cans & BottlesAerosol CansPaint & General Line CansAluminumand Personal and Home Care ContainersService IndustryNational SecurityRemote SensingPackaging ServicesSensor