PROFESSIONAL & EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, Supply Chain or equivalent work-related experience
• Job related experience process improvement or project management experience; manufacturing experience (preferred).
• Being familiar or have taken formal training at either LSS, TQM, TPM, WCM or TPS would be a plus.

SKILLS:

• Must be able to prioritize multiple projects, perform complex tasks, organize and follow through consistently and work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proven team builder and leader
• Strong written and oral communication, facilitation and presentation skills
• Ability to influence upward, across and down without formal authority
• Willing to take risks, challenge the status quo and work under ambiguous circumstances
• Intellectually, emotionally and logically capable and confident; has the intelligence and stature to quickly gain credibility and become a trusted advisor.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Computer based skills (MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

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.

When you join Ball you belong to a team of over 16,000 members worldwide. Our products range from infinitely recyclable aluminum cans, cups to aerosol bottles that enable our customers to contribute to a better world.
Each of us has a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion which is the foundation of our culture of belonging.
Everyone at Ball is making a difference by doing what we love. Because what we create may change, but what we will always make is a difference.
Please note the advertised job title might vary from the job title on the contract due to local job title structure and global HR systems.
No agencies please.
Job Grade: Global Grade

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The Operational Excellence Specialist is an entry level position. It is both, a facilitative leader and a learner, operating under the supervision of the Regional Manager Lean Six Sigma or Regional Operational Excellence Manager. The Operational Excellence Specialist is expected to be able to learn and understand the can making process and get involved with day to day operations at the plant. The dual focus is on:

• Leading the implementation of Ball Operational Excellence business management pillar plant wide, working directly with plant’s management team, leadership team and employees on all shifts and teams.
• Leading various process improvement assignments and projects that yield bottom-line safety, quality, spoilage, productivity and cost improvements.

This is an entry level development role with an assignment of approximately 2- 3 years. After that time, through solid performance, candidates may have an opportunity to grow into a Plant Supervisor role and a path to other future leadership roles.