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**Spoilage & Efficiency Improvement Specialist – PHC Packaging
Position Overview 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 progress drives growth.
Ball Corporation, a global leader in sustainable aluminium packaging, invites you to join a team dedicated to innovation, efficiency, and industry leadership.
Position Overview
This key role focuses on controlling and minimising process, line, and HFI (Heat-Fused Insert) spoilage in collaboration with Personal & Home Care (PHC) production plants across EMEA. Your responsibilities include:
- Developing and implementing KPIs to track performance and progress.
- Formulating action plans for continuous improvement.
- Supporting Plant Managers in achieving efficiency, cost reduction, and process excellence.
The position is flexible—you may be based from any EMEA PHC manufacturing plant.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead & Optimise Spoilage Reduction:
- Guide production teams in reducing spoilage across all stages, including leading HFI reduction projects.
- Develop and monitor KPI-driven initiatives for performance improvement.
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Process Excellence & Cost Reduction:
- Collaborate with plants to identify production inefficiencies and propose optimisations.
- Map operational needs and secure CAPEX (Capital Expenditure) funding for process upgrades.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work with Global Process & Quality teams to implement best practices globally.
- Advance equipment improvements to enhance efficiency and spoilage reduction.
- Lead CAPEX projects, defining budgets and executing plans for optimal performance.
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Strategic Oversight & Analysis:
- Monitor trends and results, forecasting actions via data-driven insights.
- Conduct strategic meetings with manufacturing stakeholders.
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Promote Culture & Best Practices:
- Champion Safety, Health, Environment (SHE), Quality, and 5S standards within teams.
- Foster adherence to excellence standards through mentorship.
Key Requirements
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or related specialism.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in:
- Spoilage & waste optimisation/reduction projects.
- Problem-solving activities.
- Leading x-functional teams & projects.
- Influencing & coaching x-functional teams in process optimisation & continuous improvement.
Technical & Analytical Skills
- Industrial process analysis with systemic approach knowledge.
- Proficiency in continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).
- Strong technical analysis skillset to evaluate and minimise spoilage across production stages.
- Self-motivated leadership ability to drive cost savings and process efficiencies.
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Operational & Interpersonal Capabilities
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Project management and cross-functional collaboration expertise.
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Influencing skills to guide non-hierarchical x-functional teams (including suppliers).
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Best practice sharing experience, both within and beyond the can industry.
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Operational excellence tool applicability (e.g., Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis).
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Out-of-industry best practices knowledge for advanced production automation.
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Technical Proficiencies:
- Computer skills (especially for data management & KPI tracking) – knowledge of manufacturing software tools is a plus.
Ball Corporation: Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Ball Corporation is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, inclusion, and belonging—each voice drives progress. Our sustainable packaging solutions (quality aluminum cans, cups, and aerosols) empower customers to create a healthier planet.
Note About Job Title
The advertised role title may vary locally due to global HR systems. After entry, job grade categorisation is Global Grade 11.
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