Ph3Back End Specialist Launch Team /h3 pCompany: Ball Corporation /p pLocation: Fredericia, DK, 7000 MH, IN, Cabanillas del Campo, GU, ES, 19171 Velim, CZ, 28101 Kettering, ENG, GB Numminen, FI, 4660 Gelsenkirchen, NW, DE, 45891 6th October, EG, 12566 Plzeň, CZ, 301 00 Yangon, MM Dýšina, CZ, 33002 Lummen, BE, 3560 Makó, HU, 6900 Ludesch, 8, AT, 6713 Wakefield, GB, WF2 0XE Bierne, FR, 59380 Manisa, TR, 45030 Plzeň, CZ, 318 00 Nogara, VR, IT, 37054 Leobersdorf, AT, 2544 Waterford, Munster, IE, X91 V62N Belgrade, RS, 11080 Widnau, St. Gallen, CH, 9443 Devizes, GB, SN10 2HT Milton Keynes, GB, MK15 0DA La Selva del Camp, T, ES, 43470 Mont, FR, 64170 Genk, BE, 3600 Bellegarde sur Valserine, FR, 1201 Barcelona, ES, 8450 /p pDate: 25 May 2026 /p pJob Category: Manufacturing/ Operations /p pFurther your career at Ball, a world leader in manufacturing sustainable aluminium packaging. Achieve extraordinary things when you join our team, and make a difference in your professional development, the community, and around the globe! /p pBall is thrilled to receive Newsweek's 2023 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplace award! As a sustainable product leader, we have over 16,000 global team members. From endlessly recyclable aluminum cans, and cups, to aerosol bottles, our goal is to contribute to a better community, society, and world. /p pbPrimary purpose of the position: /bbr/ Working as part of a team of Process experts, the role will have responsibility predominantly for New Build, New Line and Line Conversion start-up performance in spray and necker areas. He/she will has their own process area of responsibility based on their prior experience and role within the team. Responsibility will predominantly be driven by achieving Efficiency and Spoilage, respecting safety requirements in the first instance, with secondary responsibility for other KPIs such as Material usages, Production Supplies, respecting also Environment prescriptions as appropriate to the area of expertise. /p pbEssential Responsible Areas: /b /p ul liChampion a “safety-first” culture, demonstrating safe work practices, ensuring equipment meets all compliance requirements, and coaching new team members to consistently follow safety expectations. /li liLead equipment start-up and ramp-up, providing hands-on technical support during installation, setup, commissioning, and early production to ensure equipment meets design and performance specifications. /li liServe as the on-site operational Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned process areas, applying advanced technical knowledge to guide the line toward stable, reliable, and high-performance operation. /li liDeliver structured training to plant teams, providing approximately 80% on-the-job (OJT) instruction and 20% classroom-based learning to develop operator and mechanic capability in operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and quality practices. /li liProvide real-time troubleshooting and problem resolution throughout start-up, diagnosing mechanical, chemical, and process issues to stabilise production quickly and develop line awareness within the plant team. /li liSupport and participate in root cause analysis, applying structured problem-solving techniques to eliminate recurring issues and strengthen long-term reliability. /li liValidate SOPs, work instructions, and training materials, ensuring they accurately reflect new equipment requirements, start-up conditions, and best operating practices. /li liPromote food safety, sanitation, and housekeeping discipline, ensuring all startup activities and equipment meet regulatory and internal compliance standards. /li liAssist with parts, tooling, and material readiness, verifying availability of critical start-up resources and identifying ongoing operational needs early. /li liCollaborate with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to transition the line from start-up to steady-state operations once defined performance targets are achieved. /li liCapture, document, and communicate lessons learned to contribute best practices for future builds and continuous improvement across the network. /li liAchieve Efficiency and Spoilage targets for all New Builds, New Lines, and Line Conversions in alignment with approved start-up curves. /li liOperate as part of a unified Start-Up Team, taking shared responsibility for overall start-up success while leading the assigned process area. /li liTrain and develop site personnel at recruitment and during start-up to build sustainable process understanding, performance capability, and autonomous operation. /li liProvide emergency breakdown support to reduce downtime and restore operations quickly during the critical start-up phase. /li liSupport size conversions, ensuring local teams are capable of executing safe, efficient, and repeatable changeovers. /li liIdentify, share, and implement best practices to enhance future start-ups and optimise long-term operational performance. /li liSupports implementation of BOE standards to a level 3, associated with the assignment scope for all safety, quality, business management, and maintenance pillar elements /li liMechanical or electrical qualification /li liTraining/ teaching qualification to minimum Train The Trainer /li liStrong knowledge of the full Can making process and subject expert in at least one specific area. /li liAbility to transfer Can making process knowledge to others /li liStrong capability in equipment setup, troubleshooting, optimisation, and supporting line performance /li liCompetent computer skills for data analysis and report writing /li liEnglish communication skills (minimum communicative level) /li liPreferred: Experience with line launches or rebuild projects /li liOwnership mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and waste reduction /li liAbility to mentor and develop less experienced team members /li liStrong attention to detail and adherence to specifications /li liEffective communication across all departments and levels /li liStrong teamwork and collaboration mindset /li liMinimum of 5 years’ experience of operating in Can manufacturing /li liHas used basic Problem Solving techniques and the basics of Lean /li liLine launch or line project (e.g. equipment rebuild) experience preferred /li /ul pBall Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, faith, ability, or orientation. When you join Ball you belong to a team of over 16,000 members worldwide. Our products range from infinitely recyclable aluminium cans, cups to aerosol bottles solutions that enable our customers to contribute to a better world. /p pEach 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. /p pPlease note the advertised job title might vary from the job title on the contract due to local job title structure and global HR systems. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr