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:

Leads the planning process of new products and/or improvements to existing products, focusing on project concerns such as cost, completion dates, resource allocation, quality/reliability, resource allocation, budget allocation, etc.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties: 

Ability to run multiple high-profile projects simultaneously - Each PDE will have specific accts that they will be assigned too, however as projects arise, they will be given other projects from smaller customers if needProvides technical leadership to various engineering projects and coordinate across all disciplines while giving work direction and inputs to business functional groups and provide leadership in resolving complex technical issuesMust have excellent communication skills in both written and verbal form - As the person who is coordinating all aspects of the project communication is incredibly important.Develops and implements resource plans in order to ensure the proper resources are allocated for successful completion of the project(s)Must be able to manage both internal and external customersMust have a good understanding of SPC and quality practices - As the project leader you will receive data from the bottles throughout the project.  The PDE will need to interpret the data and make decisions on the path moving forwardMust have the ability to lead a team of individuals that will not be reporting directly to youMust have a good understanding of EBM, ISBM, IBM, and IM technologiesPlastic processing experience is a plusTooling build experience a plusComputer skills are very important... Excel, Word, Outlook, MS Project, is a must... CAD background is a plusCapable of developing and managing project budgetsAbility to work within a procedure-based organization but capable of extending outside those boundaries if requiredWillingness to make decisions and to learn from them when requiredMakes decisions and sets direction based on financial measures and strategies while seeing the big picture that is necessary to understand Amcor’s strategy, competitive position, and business environmentCreates clear policies and professional and engineering/design principles to address differing and variable situations and teaches these to others. Ensures these become standards for departmentUnderstands and anticipates needs of customers; drives product opportunitiesHas influence on commercial decisionsOperate within budgets of approximately $50K-$1MDevelops, tracks and meets capital and expense budget for their responsibilityAdapts to changing workplace needs and works cross functionally continually improve processes and employee engagement.Monitors and maintains a clear understanding of project needs, hurdles, and workload

Qualifications:

Education:  Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field; packaging discipline preferred8 or more years of experience working with injection and blow molding equipment, tooling, and processingDeep technical knowledge in this industry, and understanding of industry trends and how they apply to customersTravel 50%

Competencies:

Amcor Leadership Framework Competencies

Core Competencies:

Customer FocusLearning on the FlyInterpersonal SavvyDrive for Results

3-5 Applicable ALF Competencies:

Managerial CourageMotivating OthersBuilding Effective TeamsInnovation ManagementDealing with Ambiguity

Relationships:

Commercial and Operations stakeholders.Corporate R&DUpper management, peers, Design team, and Project Management team.Internal relationships with quality control, purchasing/procurement, and finance.External relationships with clients and vendors.

ADA Requirements:

Physical Requirements

☒Normal Vision

☒Distant Vision

☒Near Vision

☒Hearing/ Listening

☒ Sitting

☒Talking/Speaking

☒Hand/Finger Dexterity

☒ Walking

☐Standing

☐Stooping

☐Pushing/Pulling

☐Bending

☐Kneeling

☐Climbing

☐Lifting (amount 50+ pounds)

☐Carrying (amount 50+ pounds)

☐Driving- Forklift

☐Lifting (amount < 50 pounds)

☐Carrying (amount < 50 pounds)

☐Driving – Automobile/truck/van

Work Environment : Office Environment

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

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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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