Manager, Other Direct Materials (ODM)

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.

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Position Overview: 

As the Manager, Regional ODM (Other Direct Materials) for Beverage Packaging  North & Central America,  you’re a key member of the Technical Process Team, reporting to the Sr. Manager, Technical Efficiencies.  You will contribute to the success of Ball through the control and optimization of material usage, such as paints, varnishes, sealants, and oils, in collaboration with the regional  production plants.   You will develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress, formulate action plans, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Your Key Areas of Responsibilities Include:

• Lead, coach and control the reduction of ODM (Other Direct Materials) materials such as inks, coatings, varnishes, etc.
• Monitor KPIs related to ODM (Other Direct Materials) materials as part of monthly review cycles, speaking to in progress actions and ongoing support efforts.
• Control performance indicators and inputs, coordinating visits, meetings, and resources to ensure the achievement of results, developing tracking methodologies with plants and affected sectors.
• Closely monitor the evolution of results and performance trends, anticipating actions through analysis of indicators and strategic meetings with plants.
• Collaborate with can and ends plants to identify opportunities and improvements in manufacturing processes.
• Map the needs of each unit and request financial resources via Capital Expenditure (CAPEx)  for equipment improvement and innovation.
• Work collaboratively with the Global Process / Quality and Manufacturing team to identify and implement best practices defined as standard globally.
• Actively promote a culture of safety, environment, health, quality, and the 5 S's in the workplace, encouraging adherence to standards and practices of excellence.
• Work with suppliers to identify and evaluate innovation opportunities in current equipment/material use, new equipment/process implementation, or new methods of testing and control.  

Required Experience and Skills: 

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Chemistry preferred or equivalent work-related experience in ODM consumption, optimization and/or reduction-related projects.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience with ODM consumption optimization and/or  reduction projects.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in problem solving activities and leading cross-functional teams and projects.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in influencing and coaching cross-functional teams in process optimization activities and continuous improvement activities.
• Demonstrated Skills:
  • Experience in industrial process analysis with a systemic approach and knowledge of continuous improvement tools.
  • Technical and analytical skills to evaluate and optimize material usage across production stages.
  • Strong communication, coaching and leadership skills to collaborate with different departments,  suppliers and stakeholders to achieve and sustain targets and objectives.
• Working Knowledge of:
  • Project management principles. 
  • Industry standards, best practice sharing and seeking guidance from outside industries.
  • Identifying and implementing process improvements/best practices across a region to reduce material consumption.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hiring Salary Range: $96,000 - $137,180 (Salary to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)
• This role will be eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan.
• Ball includes a comprehensive benefits structure, please visit our career site and click "Total Rewards"to learn more.
• The preferred location for this role is our Westminster, CO campus; but we will consider a REMOTE candidate, dependent on experience, qualifications and willingness to engage in regular travel to Colorado.   Travel (50-60%)and local commute between Ball locations and other possible non-Ball locations will be required.  If based in Colorado, this position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site for three (3) or more days per work week (with core collaboration days of Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday).

When submitting your application to Ball, we encourage you to emphasize your skills, experience, and qualifications that align with the role. Under Colorado, California, Connecticut, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania law, you have the right to exclude or redact age-related details—such as your date of birth, school attendance dates, or graduation dates—from your resume, cover letter, CV, or other supporting documents (e.g., transcripts, certificates). 

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.

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