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Front End Specialist Launch Team
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Front End Specialist Launch Team
Senior Process Specialist – Start-Up (Cuppers/Bodymakers/Trimmers)
Mark your career with Ball, a global leader in sustainable aluminium packaging. Our achievements inspire innovation, and by doing so, we empower organisations to create a better world.
As a recipient of Newsweek’s 2023 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplace award, Ball is proud to be a sustainable product leader, with over 16,000 global team members shaping the future of recyclable aluminium through cans, cups, and aerosol bottles.
Primary Purpose
You will lead specialist process roles with a key focus on the critical success of new builds, new line start-ups, and line conversions within our cupper, bodymaker, and trimmer areas. As a Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME), your primary responsibilities include ensuring seamless ramp-up performance, KPI achievement, and operational excellence through efficiency, spoilage reduction, and regulatory compliance.
Your expertise will drive continuous process improvement, educate and mentor plant teams, and embed high standards in food safety and environmental compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Operational & Technical Leadership
- Champion a "safety-first" culture, actively encouraging safe practices, equipment compliance, and strong coaching of junior team members.
- Oversee complete equipment installation, setup, commissioning, and early operational phases, ensuring OEM specifications and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets are met.
- Serve as the onsite expert for process areas, running defect investigations, root-cause analyses, and troubleshooting mechanical, chemical, and production inefficiencies.
- Lead structured training programmes—primarily through on-the-job training, supplemented by classroom instruction (80%/20% ratio)—to equip operators and mechanics with skills in line operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality standards.
- Analyse production issues in real time, acting as a first-line troubleshooter while implementing structured problem-solving techniques to resolve recurring issues.
** 연속성과 안정성 (Continuity and Stablization)**
- Enable the smooth transition from start-up to steady-state operations, ensuring alignment with production targets and process maturity.
- Document and share lessons learned, fostering best practices for future projects and global line performance enhancement.
- Conduct food safety and sanitation assessments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Coordinate parts, tooling, and logistics, prioritising resource readiness and preventative maintenance planning.
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Team Development & Operational Excellence
- Mentor and develop both external contractors and internal team members to sustain Brite Culture (Ball’s core values: Safety, Quality, Business Integrity, and Maintenance).
- Provide emergency breakdown support during critical phases to minimise downtime and restore production efficiency.
- Facilitate best practice sharing to improve line conversion processes and autonomous maintenance across the organisation.
Required Skills, Competencies & Requirements
Key Technical & Operational Qualifications
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Essential:
- Qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- Training/teaching qualification (ideally Train-The-Trainer level).
- Deep technical knowledge of full can-making processes, with proven expertise in at least one core process (e.g. cuppers/bodymakers/trimmers/aeroshots).
- Proven experience converting intellectual knowledge into practical training outcomes for team and contractor learning.
- Strong skills in equipment setup, maintenance, and performance optimisation.
- Basic analytical skills (e.g., processing production data, scripting, root-cause analysis).
- Competency in computer-based tools for data analysis and report creation.
- Flair for communication (written and spoken English).
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Desirable Experience:
- Prior exposure to can plant system launches, rebuilds, or major conversions.
- Proficiency in Lean methodologies, Six Sigma, or lean problem-solving frameworks.
- Leadership experience in a fast-paced start-up environment.
- Basic proficiency with PlotRoom or other ERP/SAP software.
Professional & Behavioural Requirements
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in aluminium can production, manufacturing, or quality.
- A passionate drive for continuous improvement, waste reduction, and system optimisation.
- Strong mentoring and coaching capabilities for junior engineers and technical support staff.
- Attention to compliance and detail, adherence to Safety, Quality, and Operational Excellence (Brite Culture) standards.
- Positive collaboration skills across various departments (Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality).
- Flexible mindset, adaptability to challenging start-up situations.
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Work Environment
This is a Project/Field Support role based within our regional team or assigned manufacturing plant. Offering flexible work options, including hybrid or fully remote models subject to operational requirements and managerial approval.
Salary Band: €62,300 – €89,690 gross annually (variable based on experience, qualifications, and market benchmarks). Bonus Potential: Eligible for annual incentive compensation based on job-specific performance targets.
Benefits Package
Ball Corporation provides a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- A defined contribution pension scheme
- Life insurance & disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Onsite support, including meal assistance
- A culture that prioritises learning, growth, and community impact
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
At Ball, we are an equal-opportunity company. We celebrate diverse backgrounds, abilities, and orientations, fostering an environment where every colleague feels valued.
Our global team of 16,000+ creates products that matter everywhere—from cans, cups, and aerosol bottles to the future of circular economy ideas. We ensure difference is included, ensuring every contribution is heard and respected.
Please note that advertised job titles may vary based on local structures and our global HR systems. No agencies, please.
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