maintenance supervisor

maintenance technician

production supervisor

training manager

plant engineer

Ardagh Group

I worked there almost 5 years and less than 2 months before my fifth year which also happened to be the year you’re fully vested I was told that my team lead that I needed to go see HR because he was concerned about my safety 11 and a half hours into my shift. I was placed on suspension pending the results of the investigation but before they had the chance to conclude their investigation I decided to resign. I got tired of working harder than the majority of the other employees and getting no recognition in return. Meanwhile those who either half-assed or blatantly lied about their work were rewarded with optional OT or greater performance percentage on their raise. Management was hypocritical, back stabbers who had their favorites and did little to nothing about your ideas or concerns. Management preferred to use the good ole boy system. They never followed through on their promises and communication was nonexistent even from neighboring offices. HR was a bigot and a racist. She had an I’m better than you attitude and always acted like she was too busy for you. Safety was supposed to be the number one priority but reality showed it was about production numbers and profit. They didn’t care how you got the job done as long as it got done in the fastest way possible so you could move on to the next project. You were always overworked and under appreciated. In the beginning no one was required to work OT as it was on a volunteer basis however employees started getting tired of working 60-70 hours a week so it then became mandatory based on what position was needed and how much OT you had worked up to that point. Then you had to request your days off that you were originally scheduled to be off or else you could be forced to work that day. The work wasn’t overly difficult however the conditions were less than desirable. There were 6 ovens all running at least 200 degrees Fahrenheit, no rubber mats to stand on for prolonged standing and not to mention the chemicals and dust in the air you were breathing in on a daily basis. Several employees had allergic reactions to the chemicals being used and their response was wear chemical gloves, move to a different position or resign. Management could not adhere to even one of their  core values but expected the employees to do so with a smile on their face. During my 5 years there were so many OSHA violations it would take an hour to state them all. Management pretty much just winged as they went along and very few were qualified for their position. The only positives I can say is the pay is above average and a select few employees made it bearable the 5 years I was there. You also had a working 30 minute lunch so if something came up you were obligated to get up and fix the issue. Thirty minutes for lunch in a 12 hour day is not long enough.

I would of been more than happy to give this job an higher rating, but the upper management is so corrupted its difficult to be lenient. The job is easy, pay is great, the benefits are excellent and rotating shifts are not bad since you usually have 2 days off between each rotation. I enjoyed the job and the hours I was given I never had trouble with any one or ever received any write up or disciplinary action before my incident. I recently graduated with my degree at the time and quickly became an target with the higher ups. Again I had no trouble with anyone I always was someone who relies on logical thinking and kept to myself. But we had a replacement supervisors due to the original one being out for personal reason and never had an issue with any of the other Supervisors. Within two weeks of the original Supervisor returning I was set up, I will not go into details, but again before this incident I had never been in trouble for anything. It was an false accusation and I was terminated on my first write up, first warning, first for anything. All this happened within the two weeks of me graduating and within the return of that Supervisor. Not sure why they did this but I am happy I pushed school and even manged to finish me second degree after this incident. Most of the leaders are not educated with any sort of degree to understand and apply proper business tactics. The work environment is similar to high school, even when you stay to yourself they try to get you.

Working there is really hard work and fast past. There is a union that is there that protects, but only after 30 days over working there and they can extend it another thirty days . The work atmosphere is not the best, vary loud and alot of people there do not like upper management. The machines there kept braking quite often, so be prepared to call maintenance alot . I worked there for only a few weeks, i was let go. They told me it was because i was not giving the performance, as process handler. But only after a few days of orientation they pulled me from the class room  and told me im doing box shop as a selector. After a few weeks of doing box shop they pull me into the office and fired me for doing bad at a job that i wasn't even doing. I only maybe had one day as process handler that was looking at bottles and defects for the first time.   The only things that is good is the money and benefits. They start off at around $17 an hour and you get time and a half on weekends and have to start on swing, second, or third. Only people who have been there awhile get first shift. Every three weeks you have to work six days. Your days off vary but get the schedule a year in advance. As new hires only get three call offs before you let go(after one year you can miss seven and the first thirty days you cant miss or be a second late or you will be out the door.  I really do wish i had more of a chance to do my job but im really glad i got the chance to work with good people. Short summary, good pay, good people, iffy hours, good benefits, but management brings the place down a bit.

They say they are competitive in terms of pay but they want a lot for a little. Worked as a contractor and was treated as such. Certain team rarely includes any "outsiders" in lunch invites. Lacks diversity and was extremely quiet during the BLM corporate social responsibility assessment. Never had a remote WTF policy until Covid and still tried to micromanage. TA manager was given more responsibility then she could handle, lacks management training, and lacks effective communication skills to handle any conflicts. Acts superior and more important than she is with a bad attitude due to her personal and professional stress level. Opted to end my contract assignment without any given reason due to a her ego and choosing to make a negative point and lasting impression without even a thank you for my dedication and hard work. Good luck to whomever has to partner with her long term. It's hard to take the high road when being disrespected in the moment, but she forgot the importance of neve burning a bridge you may have to one day cross yourself! It's a small small world. This opportunity was only a stepping stone to so many more greater things ahead!

Upper management was very poor.  Most did not know the processes, because they never did any of the jobs in the plant.  Most upper management was afraid for their jobs and lied to get by.  There were Silos built throughout the company from corporate on down. Most upper management felt threatened by anyone that had more knowledge than they did.  I would never recommend anyone work for this company. This facility has had a huge loss of very well qualified management as of lately, due to the issues above.  Micromanagement is the way of life in this company.  Honesty with this company will surely get you on the wrong side here.  The management is click and if you are not in the click, you will not survive.  They stress safety, quality, production,  But, that is far from the culture actually practiced by upper management .
 Most injuries that occur, are, from items that do not get addressed, until someone gets hurt.  Benefits were ok, but, insurance was terrible for salaried. Raises were non existent, and, bonuses were stopped due to company overall performance. Performing plants got nothing for all their efforts.  This company is only draining dollars, and not helping its U.S.
workforce.

My typical day of work starts with meeting with 3rd shift mechanics and electrician to write down a report of maintenance issues and follow ups, direct the work force according to a scheduled plan, morning meeting with other department to discuss the issues need to be addressed immediately, manage the work hours and payroll for my employees, follow up on the parts ordered with plant controller and manager, follow up on the issues needed attention and making sure our employees have what they need and everyone is confident in there post, continue supervising on going projects, meeting up with other department managers, order the parts we found we need, schedule employees for next day work, finish the report about the day events and make sure everything is ready for tomorrows work day. The hadst part of my job is when I am told we are on a strict budget and we cant order the parts we need to keep the place running. The most enjoyable part is when everything is done correctly, projects are success and my employees are going home safe after a hard day of work.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The pay is good but the stress level is bad this is a very hostile environment to work in cause you to argue with your wife depressing you constantly you best is never good enough here 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The management is horrible too many clicks and buddy buddy in management we have favorites and family members who are able to us this system to there advantage. People like me who just work hard and have to connections because I’m not a favorite or family member gets constantly looked over and that’s not right 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very very hostile like I say it pays good but everyone is always on defense and no one helps each other as a team unless it’s family or favorites and that is not right but they get away with it 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Stressful everyday I am currently looking for other employment

Ardagh is a good place to work if you don't mind forced overtime, and like relatively easy work (boring) depending on your position. 
-You can make really good money at this company if you like working lots of overtime, and don't care about your work environment.

-Managment is extremely unpredictable, play favorites, never seem to be on the same page with each other. Some of the management can be very good and helpful wanting to see their employees to succeed, while most make this company very painful to work at. It depends what shift you work, new hires only have the options of 2nd, 3rd and swing. 1st is for those with high senority as it is a unionized company. 
- all positions can extremely stressful, with the work load expected of you. It is fast paced and labor intensive.
-There is a very high turn over rate, and you can get in trouble very easily.

The typical day at work with company will encompass daily meetings, production and logistical. The day will be filled with basic and elevated decisions to be made. I learned many aspects of the can making business from raw materials through to the finished can dimensioning. The co-workers are a unique breed of dedicated people who have dedicated their careers to standing by this company through the good and the bad. The hardest part about this job is learning the antiquated systems as many aspects of automation have been installed taking away the very skills of specialized can making. The most enjoyable aspect of this job is that the company does stand by their managers especially when a complete cultural turnaround is expected.

Zero management follow through. Finger pointing and lies. Do as I say not as I do. Management walks on production floor not following same PPE rules they write employees up for. Issues found and reported have zero follow through regardless of relation to safety as long as production is going. Maintenance not allowed to work on anything cause production is 24/7 and everything is a "quick fix". Preventative maintenance is a even worse topic as most maintenance can attest to being told to "pencil whip" pm's or just "look over" equipement due to being in production. Job changes are left with terrible set ups/start ups. Lastly if you want a management position, consider most managers are either related to other management or in relationships with other management. Top tier management must really be out of touch with what goes on here...

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