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

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for project development and execution, managing growth and cost reduction capital projects across ARPNA locations from conception to completion, with direct responsibility for productivity, timing, and budget. Additionally, this role leads a team of Program Managers focused on Manufacturing Program Management, encompassing safety, injection molding machinery, blow molding machinery and tooling, and downstream conveying and packaging systems directly related to the manufacturing of rigid plasticcontainers. 

Essential Responsibilities and Duties: 

Project Management and Support:

Manage and support new machine installations, footprint activities, and infrastructure initiatives.Communicate and resolve technical, timing, and budgetary issues related to projects as they arise.Publish regular project status reports and monthly project spending reports.Support engineering-related inquiries from plants.

Collaboration and Execution:

Work closely with plant and operations leaders to successfully execute projects throughout ARPNA.Collaborate with Product Development, Supply Chain, Operations, Operations Engineering, and Commercial Finance to develop and implement manufacturing solutions.Lead discussions with vendors and contractors to ensure project timing, cost, and performance deliverables are met.

Technical Oversight:

Ensure engineering design standards and best practices are followed for capital projects, such as piping and materials standards, energy instrumentation, and SCADA hardware.Work with SMEs to evaluate downstream packaging capabilities for container handling.Analyze and determine capabilities and limitations of new, proposed, or existing equipment.Work with vendors and SMEs to develop and launch innovative technologies that improve manufacturing processes.

Capital Project Development:

Develop capital costs (BOMs), timing, and risks for production strategies for evaluation.Collaborate with the Capital Procurement Team to quote and purchase equipment and machinery.

Vendor Management:

Ensure vendors adhere to ARPNA safety standards and deliver on performance and behavioral expectations.Hold vendors accountable for delivering and performing to all Amcor performance and behavioral standards.

Safety and Compliance:

Make certain that safety is the highest priority and is considered for all activities.Cultivate an environment of safety, high performance, and ethical and legal compliance.

Team Leadership:

Manage a team of direct reports, responsible for employee selection, development, mentoring, and performance management.Responsible for overall talent management and employee engagement, addressing employee relations issues effectively.

Qualifications:

Education:  Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or related DisciplineMinimum 7-10 years of experience within the PET industry either in a Project Management, Plant Engineering or Maintenance Engineering leadership roleExperience managing complex projects with budgets more than $ 5 millionMinimum of ten years engineering experience preferably within the plastics packaging industry including seven years of project management experience related to equipment installationsStrong knowledge of blow molding machinery and tooling equipment related to plastics manufacturingProven experience successfully managing multiple resources and complex projects concurrentlyStrong interpersonal skills required to communicate technical information and to complete project assignments5 + years of experience managing multiple direct reports in a technical environment

Travel:

25% Manchester Based50% Remotely Located

Competencies:

Amcor Leadership Framework Competencies

Managerial CourageDrive for ResultsMotivating OthersBuilding Effective TeamsNegotiatingProcess ManagementManaging Vision and PurposeCustomer Focus

Relationships:

ARPNA Plant co-workersOperations leadershipVendorsSuppliersSupply ChainQualityCommercialProcurement

ADA Requirements:

Physical Requirements

Normal Vision

Hearing/ Listening

Sitting

Talking/Speaking

Hand/Finger Dexterity

Walking

Standing

Driving – Automobile/truck/van

Work Environment : Office Environment & Plant Manufacturing Setting

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities, skills and/or abilities.

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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Compensation

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)