Senior Program Manager

Position Overview This position will manage complex capital projects directly related to the manufacturing of PET preforms and rigid containers. Review new products from a manufacturing perspective; manage multiple projects at multiple sites from conception to qualification with overall responsibility for productivity, timing and budget. This position may have management responsibility for direct reports. Support productivity and cost reduction projects within manufacturing locations. Essential Responsibilities and Duties Create bills of materials for new capital projects and provide support for the capital appropriation process. Ensure that corporate safety and environmental requirements are incorporated into the project scope and budget. Upon approval, refine feasibility studies, with input from Regional Directors, Plant Managers and Plant resources, into a mutually acceptable action implementation plan, which meets cost and timing criteria. Analyze the business, performance, and cost capabilities and limitations of new, proposed, or existing equipment. Includes evaluation of machinery, equipment, tooling, workflow, and vendors. Review plant infrastructure, layout and equipment against project requirements. Develop and manage plans for upgrades and expansion requirements. Analyze and evaluate the performance and cost of new, proposed or existing equipment. Includes evaluation of machinery, tooling, workflow, and vendors. Communicate and resolve technical, timing and budgetary issues related to projects as they arise. Publish weekly project status reports outlining projects status and issues. Create and maintain division level technical specifications, standards and documentation for Operations Engineering department. Communicate with plants on a regular basis to understand long term project performance and support resolution of plant issues. Review and comment on plant CEAV requests to ensure accuracy and compliance to standards. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in mechanical or electrical engineering. Minimum of 10 years professional engineering experience in the plastics packaging industry, including seven years of project management experience. Knowledge of plant layouts and infrastructure equipment. Proven experience leading multiple resources and complex projects. Strong interpersonal skills to communicate technical information and to complete project assignments. Strong management, communication and people skills required to influence and lead multiple resources, most of which do not report to the senior program manager. Experience managing direct reports and mentoring others. Strong technical, analytical and problem solving skills. Able to work independently with minimal supervision. Experience in evaluating on-site manufacturing opportunities and managing on-site projects from concept to completion. Experience with Statistical Process Controls. Competencies Amcor Leadership Framework Competencies: Managerial Courage, Drive for Results, Motivating Others, Building Effective Teams, Negotiating, Process Management, Managing Vision and Purpose, Customer Focus. Other Critical Competencies: Conflict Management, Directing Others, Organizing, Delegation, Functional/Technical Skills, Priority Setting, Developing Direct Reports, Managing & Measuring Work. Work Environment Office environment, manufacturing environment, frequent domestic travel required. Compensation Starting salary expected between $129,200 to $161,500, with base pay offered may vary within the full salary range $129,200 to $193,800 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay for this role at the time of posting. Positions may also be eligible for Amcor’s Management Incentive Plan / Sales Incentive Plan. 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) Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr