Injection Molding Automation 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.

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Job Description

Purpose

To plan, organize, and direct the activities of the Automation Department related to machine efficiency, maintenance activities, standardization, and cost control.

Responsibilities

1. Set priorities and direct the Automation Departments in day-to-day activities. Cast a vision of continuous improvement and develop capital investment strategies to ensure reliable and cost-effective operation.

2. Develop and manage the Automation Department's expenses and capital budgets.

3. Ensure automation equipment is maintained and in safe operating condition. Evaluate existing and new equipment including OEM vendor qualifications.

4. Review and provide technical advice to maintain and revise preventative maintenance programs. Assist with planning, project management, and resource allocation to ensure preventative maintenance compliance.

5. Develop, communicate, budget, and implement capital projects that will improve safety, reduce costs, improve operating efficiency, and improve plant systems.

6. Establish and track yearly goals for continuous improvement.

7. Serve as a technical leader, mentor, and subject matter expert and effectively communicate with plant, regional, divisional, and corporate leadership.

8. Evaluate daily, weekly, and monthly downtime and efficiency reports to determine productivity levels and identify improvement opportunities.

9. Work cross functionally with all departments to track plant performance, identify opportunities, coordinate activities, and implement solutions.

10. Maintain and enforce all company safety, environmental, and department of health requirements.

11. Oversee hiring, training, and development of technical employees within the Automation Department. Evaluate personnel merits for annual pay increases and make recommendations to leadership.

12. Tasks assigned by the Plant Director.

Authorities

1. Pause activity and notify Safety lead in any facility regarding instances of potentially unsafe work environments or employee and supplier practices

2. Initiate action to prevent occurrences of any non-conformity of product or quality systems.

3. Identify, communicate, initiate, and track actions for continual improvement to products, processes, facilities, and systems.

4. Request capital project funds using the Capital Expenditure database.

5. Enter purchase requisitions and manage capital spending using JD Edwards software.

6. Review and approve purchase requisitions made by direct reports.

7. Manage work order entries with CMMS(JDE).

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.

2. 5+ years of maintenance supervisory work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

3. Advanced knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and pc/plc based control systems.

4. Proven ability to lead, motivate, and direct employees.

5. Strong organizational skills with proven ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.

6. Ability to evaluate mechanical and electrical equipment to determine fit for service.

7. Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Our Expectations

We 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 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

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• 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)