Continuous Improvement Specialist

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that is transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world. At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It's our core value and integral to how we do business. Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win - adapting quickly in an everchanging world - and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business. To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube Job Description This position is responsible for supporting the deploying, training, and implementation of Continuous Improvement methodologies for Amcor Specialty Films. The incumbent will report to the Continuous Improvement Manager. What You Get To Do Acts as a safety leader and puts safety first in all responsibilities. Training of CI in the facility. Facilitate deployment and integrate the philosophy of CI initiatives into the culture of the business. Supports production and operations to ensure production of a quality product, deliver against our committed customer service goals, and optimize efficiency/productivity. Support employee training to further instill the continuous improvement skill set in the organization. Develops new processes and programs as needed and where gaps exist. Lead projects as necessary to improve business results. Drive OEE improvement through the extraction of useful data from a variety of systems and the facilitation and identification of improvement opportunities. Assist in establishment of metrics, generating reporting tools and progress reporting Utilize an approachable and participative style in motivating people to achieve higher standards and performance levels Ability to quantify results, identify new opportunities, adapt to change, and interface with all levels of management on a continual basis. Support 5S plant-wide through kaizen events and audit processes Further develop PCS in the facility through coordination with department leaders of the development of machine boards, department boards, plant boards, and meeting structures What We Value Results Orientation- High Collaborative relationships- High Communication skills- Written/oral- High Analytical skills/problem solving- High Business Acumen- Medium Change and thought leadership- Medium Critical thinking and conflict resolution- Medium What We Want From You Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office, SAP, etc…) High energy individual Demonstrated ability to drive the CI culture Demonstrated strong communication skills. Experience in operations, manufacturing, process improvement or a related area. Six Sigma Certification at the Green Belt level, or a willingness to obtain such certification upon acceptance of this role Knowledge of the flexible packaging industry Our Expectations Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor's quality, service, and innovation Our investors benefit from Amcor's consistent growth and superior returns The environment is better off because of Amcor's leadership and products Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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Benefits Medical, dental and vision plans Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits Paid Parental Leave Retirement Savings Plan with company match Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval) Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date) #J-18808-Ljbffr Amcor