Role description: 

The Mold Repair Manager is responsible for managing the mold department to ensure that the forming department receives the highest standard and quality of mold design. This role is also responsible for repairing mold equipment to produce quality containers for customers. 

 

Responsibilities: 

Design and direct all in-plant revisions to mold equipment to ensure quality containers and meet company speed percentage of pack and weight standards 

Inspect and oversee the correction of departmental safety hazards and observe and correct departmental employee safety work practices and procedures 

Instruct and counsel on mold equipment revision and repair methods and procedures 

Work with corporate and plant scheduling to ensure adequate mold equipment and related parts for job changes ensuring the best time and method of movements for new and interplant transfers of mold equipment 

Order all mold equipment inserts, tools, supplies, and related parts to operate the department 

Supply enough serviceable mold equipment to make a successful production run 

Maintain all records for incoming and outgoing equipment transfers and direct the inspection and inventory of all incoming mold equipment 

Maintain all attendance time and vacation records for the department 

Monitor the life of mold and track inventory 

Comply with environmental and food safety standards as outlined in plant policies within the department 

 

Minimum skills / qualifications:  

High School Diploma or equivalent 

Ten (10) years of experience in glass manufacturing with an emphasis on the mold repair process, job changes, machine repair equipment, and management experience 

Excellent communication skills  

Proficient organizational, analytical, and planning skills 

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 

Ability to work in a heavy industrial, high-risk work environment 

Ability to work outside of regular work hours 

Ability to prioritize work and have a sense of urgency 

Ability to travel up to 5% 

 

Preferred skills / qualifications:  

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related discipline 

Fifteen (15) years of experience in glass manufacturing with an emphasis on the mold repair process, job changes, machine repair equipment, and management experience 

Prior experience with work order management database (i.e. Fiix) 

About Ardagh Group
Ardagh Glass Packaging is a global leader in 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 over $9 billion.
Today we have a presence across Europe, Africa, and North America.

Did you know that Ardagh produce many of the beverage cans and bottles you drink your favorite 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 while 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 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!
 
Benefits Offered:

Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans  Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)  Life insurance   401(k) retirement plan with company match Paid holidays and vacation  Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)  Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  Apprenticeship programs Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups

Ardagh Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local law.
 
Ardagh Group complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.  Contact Kelly Molloy (kelly.molloy@ardaghgroup.com) if a reasonable accommodation is needed.