Technical Manager

Ball Corporation

Maintenance & Projects Manager overseeing efficient plant operations while leading maintenance and project initiatives at Ball Corporation. Responsible for equipment uptime and compliance with safety regulations.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeBellegarde sur Valserine • 🇫🇷 FranceMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure plant equipment and systems operate reliably and efficiently.
Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to maximize uptime.
Manage spare parts inventory to minimize downtime and support maintenance needs.
Plan, execute, and deliver capital and improvement projects on time and within budget.
Coordinate with engineering and other plant teams to implement process or facility upgrades.
Monitor project performance and ensure adherence to designs, specifications, and standards.
Control maintenance and repair (M&R) costs, optimizing resource allocation.
Develop and manage maintenance budgets and AFEs for projects.
Identify opportunities for cost savings and value creation through process optimization.
Foster and maintain a strong safety culture across maintenance and project teams.
Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, and quality regulations.
Monitor facility conditions to meet safety, food safety, and housekeeping standards.
Lead, coach, and develop the maintenance and project teams.
Maintain positive labor relations and promote employee engagement and trust.
Communicate effectively with plant leadership, engineering, contractors, and other stakeholders.
Track and report key performance metrics for maintenance, uptime, and projects.
Identify areas for process improvement, efficiency gains, and reduced spoilage.
Implement best practices and standardized procedures to drive operational excellence.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Broad training in a related field usually acquired through college or work-related experience.
Minimum of 4 years of relevant job experience.
Engineering and/or project management background preferred.
Technical and engineering skills: knowledge of plant engineering functions and systems integration.
Ability to negotiate with contractors for facilities/buildings maintenance.
Ability to estimate, budget, and prepare AFEs for capital projects.
Ability to develop and manage maintenance programs.
Knowledge of utility systems, cost tracking, and conservation methods.
Strong understanding of preventive maintenance systems and documentation.
Fluent in French and English.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

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Soft Skills

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