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. 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. 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, work flow, 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 seven 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 managing 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 manage multiple resources, most of which do not report to the senior program manager. Experience managing direct reports. 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 SPC. 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 Relationships ARPNA Plant coworkers Operations leadership Vendors External customers ADA Requirements Physical Requirements Normal vision Near vision Distant vision Hearing/Listening Pushing/Pulling Talking/Speaking Hand/Finger Dexterity StoopingBending Walking Sitting Standing Kneeling Climbing Lifting (amount 50 pounds) Carrying (amount 50 pounds) Driving forklift automobile/truck/van Work Environment Confined area Office environment Frequent Domestic Travel Required 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. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on "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-Verify We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. Compensation The starting salary for this position is expected to be between $112,800 to $141,000; however, base pay offered may vary within the full salary range $112,800 to $169,200 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on national averages and a geographic differential may be applied based on work location. Position may also be eligible for Amcor's Management Incentive Plan / Sales Incentive Plan, which is an annual bonus program based on business and individual performance, as well as medical coverage and other health and welfare benefits. The salary range provided reflects the anticipated base pay for this role at the time of this posting. This range is applicable to positions performed in jurisdictions with pay transparency requirements, including CA, CO, CT, HI, IL, MD, MA, MN, NV, NJ, NY, RI, VT, WA, Washington DC, as well as remote roles that may be performed in these locations. Compensation for roles performed outside of these jurisdictions may vary. The Company reserves the right to modify this range at any time. 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) #J-18808-Ljbffr Amcor Rigid Packaging