Job Description

Batch and Furnace Manager

Knottingley Plant

Role description



Ardagh Glass Knottingley are currently looking to recruit for this demanding role, which reports to the Operations Manager. The role is responsible for leading the Batch and Furnace team to achieve the highest quality at optimum performance levels.



This role has the opportunity for leadership development, including internal training and externally accredited programmes to support your performance and career progression.

Responsibilities:

Lead the Knottingley batch and furnace department by providing leadership, support, identifying training and developments gaps and opportunities.

Ensure the Batch and Furnace department is resourced with sufficient skilled staff within established levels across all shifts.

Monitor furnace and batch plant performance and delegate to others to correct problems and improve performance.

Liaise with managers across the plant to resolve quality issues and improve process performance.

Establish and maintain and effective communication flow between colleagues, Supervision and department Mangers. To maintain a well-informed team as well as collaborating across departments to ensure successful results.

Work with Projects Manager, Technical Centre and contractors to plan and oversee repairs and refurbishments.

Required skills / qualifications:

Professional management qualification or comparable relevant experience

Ability to drive improvements, focusing on glass quality.

Strong leadership skills with the ability to communicate to all levels of the organisation.

Creative problem-solving skills.

Lean manufacturing experience is beneficial.

Extensive experience in glass or related continuous manufacturing environment

What we offer

Competitive Salary, depending on experience

Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions

Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week including 26.5 days holiday + 8 statutory bank holidays

An environment where we support the development and progression of our employees, tailored to the individual's aspirations and business opportunities.

Health and wellbeing initiatives, such as AXA Private Healthcare, Occupational Health and cycle to work scheme

Family friendly policies and Company Sick Pay, after qualifying period



Role Profile available on request.



This role is open to internal and external applicants.



Internal candidates must apply via myArdagh.

Closing Date:

2nd October 2025



About Ardagh Group



Ardagh Group is a global leader in metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world's leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 20,000 people with revenues of almost $10 billion. Today we have a presence across Europe, Africa and the Americas.



Did you know that Ardagh produce many of the beverage cans and bottles you drink your favourite beverages from?

Did you know we produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality?

Did you know we produce more than 160 million containers per day?



Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and have a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what's possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact whilst remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible.



We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated.



Here at Ardagh, we offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team, you'll enjoy the journey!



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