We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference!  

At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860’s and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.   

   

Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future? At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visit www.amcor.com.  

Job Description

SUMMARY
Defines and controls the process of the assigned department by developing and managing process control procedures, develop and maintain training standards and the training matrix for assigned area, continuous improvement projects, and team building.  The Specialist will be a leader for the area assigned and will ensure the team is set up for success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

1.    Defines and controls the process of Injection, Blow Molding, Nissei and/or ISB.  Set and establish standards for equipment and “Best of Class” process control.
2.    Develops written procedures and process books to ensure goods are produced to specifications. 
3.    Troubleshoots and corrects machine malfunctions and quality issues at local facility.
4.    Assists in training, new machine installations/start-ups, and machine/process improvements.
5.    Trains process leads and operators on proper machine operation.
6.    Communicates with vendors to ensure all machine parts and other orders are processed in a timely manner.  Recommends and evaluates new equipment and upgrades to existing equipment, works with corporate R&D/Purchasing.
7.    Qualifies new lines and ensures start up lines are operating within specifications.  Evaluates and recommends specification changes for both finished goods and raw materials from suppliers.
8.    Schedules and ensures preventative maintenance is performed on all machines assigned to the department.  Evaluates and recommends changes and additions to PM’s or schedule of PM’s.
9.    Manages continuous improvement projects, evaluates the success of the projects, and recommends next steps to be taken.
10.    Approves vacation for process leads and ensures coverage is adequate for production levels.
11.    Effectively communicates with all internal departments and external customers.
12.    Ensures work areas are clean and general housekeeping duties are being performed.
 

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION
Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems collects data, establish fact, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand or walk for 12 hours and is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel, and climb stairs.    Regularly uses hands to handle and feel product.  The employee is regularly required to communicate with other employees and be aware of sounds in the plant.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
The special requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to see close (at 20 inches or less) and distance visions (20 feet or more). Ability to differentiate colors and good peripheral vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Job is performed near moving mechanical parts and occasionally in high, precarious places.  Safety glasses are required to be worn.  The noise level is loud, requiring hearing protection to be worn.  GMP procedures are observed in all areas of the plant. 

AUTHORIZATION
1.    Ability to shut down any machine if it poses an imminent danger to employee’s health and/or safety.
2.    Ability to shut down any machine because of a quality problem so suspect material can be contained. 
3.    Ability to shut down any if it is down three times in one hour for the same mechanical problem.
4.    Authority to contact any staff or management team member with concerns, questions or suggestions pertaining to their job or work environment.
5.    Initiate Corrective Actions for violations of Company policies.
6.    Recommend hiring, termination and promotions of subordinates.
7.    Approve expenditures up to pre-determined amount identified by corporate guidelines without prior approval of Department Manager.

TRAINING
1.    Lock Out / Tag Out
2.    Blood borne Pathogen
3.    Hearing Conservation / PPE
4.    Right to Know / Hazardous Communication
5.    Emergency Evacuation
6.    Ladder Safety / Fall Protection
7.    Forklift Safety
8.    Environmental Awareness
9.    Food Security
10.    HACCP / GMP
11.    SAP  
12.    Corporate Training Requirements
 

IND 123

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 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 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.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the links  "EEO is the and "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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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 9 days per year and may be slightly higher by location

Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)