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Plant Superintendent jobs are open across manufacturing, food and beverage, chemical processing, and pulp and paper, at levels from shift supervisor to multi-site operations manager, with specializations in continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, and capital project oversight. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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At Ball, integrity and trust are the foundation of who we are. Guided by our core values —"We Care. We Work. We Win.”— we create a culture where every voice matters, and every idea drives progress.
Together with our global employees, customers, and partners, we’re turning bold sustainability goals into reality and shaping a future we can all be proud of.
Create a new future. Apply Today.
Primary Purpose of the Position:
Superintendent, Plant Process (Front End) is responsible for supervising and driving plant maintenance process optimization for the functional area assigned in a 24/7 Manufacturing. They lead a process team to enhance plant performance in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
What will you be responsible for?
- Support development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the food safety system.
- Establish maintenance procedures on equipment, including planning, budgeting, execution, and periodic review.
- Apply knowledge of functional area to conduct system and process analysis, identifies opportunities for improvement, and makes recommendations to management.
- Participate in designing and overseeing new systems and processes that improve and enhance plant performance in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
- Coordinate and apply maintenance techniques directed toward monitoring and reducing maintenance and repair costs.
- Arrange for maintenance of adequate level of supplies, materials, and parts so that there will be no interruption in operations due to shortages.
- Arrange for training of employees in proper maintenance programs and procedures for plant production equipment.
What are we looking for?
- Broad training in a related field usually acquired through college degree level education or work-related experience
- High school diploma or equivalent education required
- Job related experience for 5 year(s) minimum
-
Working knowledge of the following areas:
- production processes
- product specifications and technology of equipment
- generally accepted supervisory practices and procedures
- Ability to apply intensive and diversified evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard plant production, chemical process, and warehouse techniques, procedures, and criteria.
- Ability to negotiate with contractors for facilities/building maintenance.
- Works in both office and manufacturing environments.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Expected Hiring Salary Range: $85,900-$119,890 (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.
- Please visit our "Total Rewards" page to learn more about Ball’s comprehensive benefits structure.
- Onsite Work Environment: This requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site. Travel and local commute between Ball locations and other possible non-Ball locations may be required.
When submitting your application to Ball, we encourage you to emphasize your skills, experience, and qualifications that align with the role.
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.
Please note the advertised job title might vary from the job title on the contract due to local job title structure and global HR systems.
- 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).
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visa, now or in the future, for this job opening.
- This position will be posted internally for a minimum of 5 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.
No agencies please.
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At Ball, integrity and trust are the foundation of who we are. Guided by our core values —"We Care. We Work. We Win.”— we create a culture where every voice matters, and every idea drives progress.
Together with our global employees, customers, and partners, we’re turning bold sustainability goals into reality and shaping a future we can all be proud of.
Create a new future. Apply Today.
Primary Purpose of the Position:
Superintendent, Plant Process (Front End) is responsible for supervising and driving plant maintenance process optimization for the functional area assigned in a 24/7 Manufacturing. They lead a process team to enhance plant performance in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
What will you be responsible for?
- Support development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the food safety system.
- Establish maintenance procedures on equipment, including planning, budgeting, execution, and periodic review.
- Apply knowledge of functional area to conduct system and process analysis, identifies opportunities for improvement, and makes recommendations to management.
- Participate in designing and overseeing new systems and processes that improve and enhance plant performance in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
- Coordinate and apply maintenance techniques directed toward monitoring and reducing maintenance and repair costs.
- Arrange for maintenance of adequate level of supplies, materials, and parts so that there will be no interruption in operations due to shortages.
- Arrange for training of employees in proper maintenance programs and procedures for plant production equipment.
What are we looking for?
- Broad training in a related field usually acquired through college degree level education or work-related experience
- High school diploma or equivalent education required
- Job related experience for 5 year(s) minimum
-
Working knowledge of the following areas:
- production processes
- product specifications and technology of equipment
- generally accepted supervisory practices and procedures
- Ability to apply intensive and diversified evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard plant production, chemical process, and warehouse techniques, procedures, and criteria.
- Ability to negotiate with contractors for facilities/building maintenance.
- Works in both office and manufacturing environments.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Expected Hiring Salary Range: $85,900-$119,890 (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.
- Please visit our "Total Rewards" page to learn more about Ball’s comprehensive benefits structure.
- Onsite Work Environment: This requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site. Travel and local commute between Ball locations and other possible non-Ball locations may be required.
When submitting your application to Ball, we encourage you to emphasize your skills, experience, and qualifications that align with the role.
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.
Please note the advertised job title might vary from the job title on the contract due to local job title structure and global HR systems.
- 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).
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visa, now or in the future, for this job opening.
- This position will be posted internally for a minimum of 5 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.
No agencies please.
#LI-JB1
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Education
- Manufacturing
- Chemicals & Materials
- Construction & Real Estate
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in plant superintendent jobs.
- Five or more years of production or plant operations management experience
- Proven ability to lead and develop hourly and salaried manufacturing teams
- Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma
- Familiarity with OSHA, EPA, and industry-specific regulatory compliance requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial management, or a related technical field
- Proficiency with ERP or MES systems used for production scheduling and reporting
Tips for Your Plant Superintendent Job Search
Quantify output and downtime on your resume
Plant superintendent resumes that land interviews cite specific throughput volumes, OEE improvements, or safety incident reductions you drove. Hiring managers in operations want numbers, not descriptions. Replace phrases like 'improved efficiency' with the actual percentage or tonnage figure.
List your certifications above your degree
In manufacturing and processing industries, certifications like Six Sigma Black Belt, HAZWOPER, or a PMP often outweigh your academic credentials for this role. Place them in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so screeners see them before they reach your education history.
Filter openings by plant type, not just job title
Search for the specific process environment you know, such as continuous process, batch manufacturing, or discrete assembly, because plant superintendent responsibilities differ significantly across them. Applying to environments that match your background makes your experience immediately legible to the hiring team.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists plant superintendent openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a capital project example for interviews
Most plant superintendent interviews include a behavioral question about managing a major equipment installation, facility upgrade, or production line changeover. Have a concise story ready that walks through your role in scoping, budgeting, coordinating contractors, and bringing the project online on schedule.
Negotiate start date before signing an offer
Plant superintendent offers often come with a tight start date tied to a production ramp or departing incumbent. If you need transition time, raise it during the offer call rather than after signing. Requesting a two-to-four week buffer is standard and rarely kills an offer at this level.
Plant Superintendent Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most plant superintendents?
The companies hiring the most plant superintendents right now include Garney Construction, ADM, and CMC, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Georgia, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is strongest in food and beverage processing, chemical manufacturing, and building materials production.
How many plant superintendent jobs are remote?
About 5% of plant superintendent openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the on-site nature of most plant operations roles. The sub-areas most likely to allow partial remote work are corporate continuous improvement, multi-site operations leadership, and roles focused on planning and reporting rather than direct floor supervision.
How do you become a plant superintendent?
Most plant superintendents start on the production floor as operators, technicians, or shift supervisors and build upward by taking on increasing supervisory responsibility. A technical degree in engineering or industrial management strengthens your candidacy, and completing a Lean or Six Sigma certification demonstrates process discipline. Moving into a department manager or operations manager role before pursuing a superintendent title is the most common path.
Can you get hired as a plant superintendent with limited experience?
Getting hired directly into a plant superintendent role with little experience is rare because most employers require candidates who have already managed a production team through a full operational cycle, including downtime events and seasonal ramps. The most practical approach is to move into a shift supervisor or department lead role first, build a record of safety and output improvements, and then pursue superintendent openings after demonstrating that track on your resume.
What does the plant superintendent interview process look like?
A typical plant superintendent interview process runs through an initial phone screen with HR, a video or in-person interview with the operations director or VP, and then a plant-floor walkthrough where you may be asked to assess a live production scenario. Final-round candidates often meet with cross-functional leaders in safety, quality, and maintenance. Behavioral questions about managing safety incidents, leading workforce reductions, and handling equipment failures are standard at every stage.
Where can I find and apply to plant superintendent jobs?
You can find and apply to plant superintendent jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your industry background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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