Back End Team Leader

  • Ball Aerospace
  • Kettering, Northamptonshire
  • 03/07/2026
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Job Description

Back End Team Leader

Company: Ball Corporation

Location: Kettering, ENG, GB

Date: 1 Jul 2026

Job Category: Manufacturing/ Operations

Position overview

The Back End Team Leader will lead the operator's team to provide high-quality cans with the lowest spoilage at required production efficiencies and provide cans in a safe, low, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable, highly efficient manner both from the Tooling and Machinery.

Key responsibilities
  • Leading team briefs and communicating daily and monthly KPIs to the teams
  • Providing regular reports to shift manager
  • Supporting teams in solving problems with the close cooperation of the engineering team and front end team leader
  • Control usage of parts/tools and maintenance spend to budget
  • Provide innovative sustainable, cost-saving plans
  • Develop maintenance and overhaul procedures for back end equipment
  • Work with maintenance software/schedules
  • Understand and support the printing process, inside spray and necker process
  • To plan and manage back end and downgauging projects with the engineering team
  • To manage improvement projects in the back end
  • Support and Implement SMED activities for improved efficiency
What are we looking for?
  • Proactive team leader and analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Attention to detail, including the ability to spot defects or mistakes
  • Ability to follow and set up new processes
  • Sound communication skills, ability to clearly explain processes
  • Basic understanding of the lean framework
  • Statutory H&S requirements

Ball Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, faith, ability, or orientation.