Production Manager

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s 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 YouTubeJob DescriptionPosition Title:Manager, ProductionPosition Purpose:Responsible for planning, directing and coordinating the 24-hour, 7-day production activities to insure that production requirements are made timely, efficiently, and within budget.Position Relationships:Reports to Plant ManagerInteracts with Maintenance, Human Resources, Buyer/Planner, Quality Control, Warehouse, Tool Room, Customer Service and Sales.Interacts with equipment vendors and parts suppliers.Essential Responsibilities:Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Production Operations:Responsible for overseeing the manufacturing processes for all production departments within the facility.Identifies both current and future equipment and production requirements;Ensures that production goals are met by determining work priorities and scheduling;Oversees all cost control/justification for department;Develops and implements modifications and improvements, recommending specifications and scheduling for new projects and process improvements;Maintains department expenditures within budget;Uses effective tools and communicates department performance; works with supervisors to improve performance;Supports product development and improvement by coordinating activities with Shift Supervisors;Personnel:Leads production department staff by:Providing definition of job duties to staffProving training opportunities to staffConducting periodic performance reviewsAdminister coaching/counseling as requiredDevelop and mentor Shift Supervisors to ensure that they have the tools needed to perform their roles;Defining criteria for advancementPromoting cooperation with other departmentsEnforce personnel policies and procedures; complete and submit all associated paperwork in a timely manner;Assists in the selection of staff;Maintain safe working conditions with a goal of 1 or less recordable accidents and zero lost time accidents;Control employee overtime hours.Manufacturing Support:Assist other departments with special projects as assigned.Actively participate in production management team meetings as requested.Responsible for implementing and maintaining the Quality Management System (ISO)PPE Required – Requirements are proper hearing protection, safety glasses (prescription if required), steel-toed shoes, hairnet, beardnet (if employee has chin hair greater than 1/8 inch).Authorities:Authority to shut down production or stop any machine for any reason deemed necessaryPerform essential functions and assigned duties while communicating any deviations from the requirements to managementReport any safety concerns to management and to shut down any equipment that presents a safety hazardEducation:BS Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.Technical Skills:Demonstrated ability to provide guidance and leadership to peers and subordinatesProduction planning knowledge;Knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulationsDemonstrated ability to work well in a team environmentPossess excellent problem solving skills;Ability to resolve employee conflicts, problems, and complaintsEffective communication skills;Ability to function independently and multi-task;Flexibility to work some overtime, as necessaryPreparation of cost estimates, budgets, correspondence and status reportsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and JDE.Experience:5-7 years of progressive experience as a Production Supervisor in a high volume-manufacturing environment.Our ExpectationsWe expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor teamOur customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovationOur investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returnsThe environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and productsEqual Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityAmcor 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.If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.E-VerifyWe verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.BenefitsWhen you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:Medical, dental and vision plansFlexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employeesCompany-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by locationWellbeing program & Employee Assistance ProgramHealth Savings Account/Flexible Spending AccountLife insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefitsPaid Parental LeaveRetirement Savings Plan with company matchTuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date) #J-18808-Ljbffr