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

The primary purpose of the Production Lead is to coordinate and oversee the tactical items (audits/quality complaints/training/etc.) of a manufacturing department according to established procedures, standards and customer requirements. 

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

Acts as a safety leader and puts safety first in all responsibilities. Works in conjunction with the Department Manager to establish and maintain all policies and programs to assure a safe working environment.Support Daily Lean Management process.  Attend Tier meeting structure helping identify daily risks and establishing corrective measures.Ensures customer complaints are investigated; corrective actions are implemented and evaluated for effectiveness according to established standards. This includes staff involvement and communication of the issues to crews.Provide quality trending information to the Department Manager for any improvement initiatives required. Support internal quality feedback program in department with the shift supervisors.Manage quality and EHS audits and follow-up actions in the department.Manage the QA Hold Area (direct ship setouts; retain management; etc.).Manage Resin Management process for department (inventory cycle counts, end of month, balance usage)Lead SAP and AIMS standards for department, including updates and outages.  Lead department training of standards.Ensure SAP and AIMS data is accurate (production orders, packaging specifications) and corrections are completed.Provide support to the shift supervisors for SAP and AIMS issues, including on-call support during off hours.Ensures that production standards are maintained and bi-annually updated to manage variances and scheduling issues.Ensures that Best Practice teams related to process discipline have appropriate representation. Implements changes based on recommendations of the BP team where applicable.Ensures that accurate Standard Operating Conditions (SOC’s) are in place and followed. Maintains productivity standards based on SOC’s, best practices and continuous improvement.Supervises hourly support staff within the department.  Is responsible for all elements of supervision including hiring, terminations, recognition, discipline, training, employee relations and performance management.Lead onboarding of new hires within the department and Training Steering Team.Manage job profile, work instruction and OPL creation/revisions and operator/assistant qualification tracking.Maintain the department Action Item Register. Lead weekly meeting with assigned resources to obtain updates and estimated completion dates.Provide support to the department manager for following up on critical items for daily success.Provide vacation coverage for department manager.  Ensure critical tasks are complete (Timecard and PO approvals, required meetings, etc.)Lead and provide tactical support for information and data improvements within the department.Lead targeted Continuous Improvement efforts concerning  rapid improvement teams; Kaizen; 5S; etc.) for the department.Provide support for Department Capital and Cost Take Out initiatives and projects.Adheres to Amcor’s values and actively contributes to a high-performance culture.

WHAT WE VALUE

Results Orientation / Delivers on PlanTeam LeadershipDevelops Organizational CapabilityDrives High Performance CultureCustomer FocusFacility Business Acumen/Market KnowledgeContinuous Improvement MindsetCollaboration and Best Practice Leadership

WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU

A Bachelor’s degree with emphasis on a technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience.A minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.A minimum of 3 years  supervisory/leadership experience

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)