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.

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Job Description

General Summary:

The general scope of this position's responsibility is the management of the production floor which includes safety, quality, productivity and personnel. Must be able to handle multi-functional tasks and make continuous efforts to improve the efficiency and quality of products produced.

Provides direction, guidance and supervision for shift supervisors.

Essential Job Functions:

• Leads and applies Safety, Quality and Productivity priorities. Exemplifies the responsibilities of a Frontline Leader.
• Sustain and improve 6S principles and housekeeping standards as they have been defined.
• People development - coordinate training for all production personnel and determine training needed. Evaluate employees skill set and develop plan to improve employee performance. Must hold employees accountable for their job performance (all aspects including safety, quality and production)
• Accountability - Responsible for performance or non-conformance issues. Implement Corrective Actions to eliminate future occurrences.
• Work with maintenance on issues that are causing loss of productivity or scrap to repair and upgrade of equipment. Schedule down time and arrange assistance when needed.
• Continuous Improvement - support and foster an environment of continuous improvement by encouraging associates to challenge existing processes and implement solutions that enhance the overall effectiveness of the operation.
• Daily 24 hours review - check all lines for performance - rates, repro, running conditions and process conditions.
• Provide support to Production - On Call 24 hours/day, 5 days/week.
• Assist with Setup of New Equipment and MOC.
• Projects - as assigned from Plant Manager.
• Partner with planner scheduler on daily operations.
• Hiring and staffing - interviewing and selecting potential candidates
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Manager.
• Motivates and coaches employees through good communication and frequent performance feedback. Identifies and coordinates additional training as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of blown film extrusion process and bag making equipment.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and techniques.
• Strong computer skills, ability to work with programs such as JDE, Workday, UKG, Microsoft Suite, etc.
• Understanding all quality standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skill.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Delegation and motivation skills are a must - results driven.
• Ability to perform work with minimum of supervision.
• Possess good organizational skills.
• Willingness and ability to learn new concepts and develop new methods.
• Must be a Team player.
• Ability to read, write, hear and speak English proficiently.

Education and Experience:

• B.S or Associates Degree and/or minimum of 5+ year's proven leadership and supervisory experience in a blown film manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to obtain certification of Root Cause and Corrective Action methods for their application.

Job Qualifications:

Understanding of multifunctional operational management. Understanding of industrial mechanical/electrical equipment.


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)