Production Manager

At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It's our core value and integral to how we do business.

Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win - adapting quickly in an everchanging world - and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

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Under the general directionofthe Plant Manager, this position is responsible for the day-to-day production manufacturing operations and supports all production departments. Responsibilities include productivity, efficiency, scrap reduction, quality, safety, continuous improvement initiatives, and talent selection. Provides direction, leadership, development, and support to direct and indirect reports. The Production Manager fully supports and clarifies policies, procedures, and company initiatives in order to meet or exceed establishedstandards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow and support all Company policies (Safety, ISO, QMS, GMP, and others as directed)
• Helps drive safety initiatives and promotes a safe work environment
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements within the department
• Implement operating procedures for the production department
• Tracks and Manages uptime and production efficiencies for the department
• Monitors machines for maintenance problems and ensures the problems are resolved
• Address and resolve with Production Supervisors any problems that may develop
• Has oversite for production scheduling to help ensure orders are completed on time
• Maintain 24 hours/day, seven days a week on call availability
• Monitors resin and additive, and packaging supplies
• Involved in root cause and corrective actions for customer complaints related to product quality
• Supervision of staff to include performance reviews, hiring, discipline and terminations
• Develop and approve training and competency for Production employees
• Optimize level of employee relations and safety program compliance
• Monitor purchasing and maintain inventory control of supplies
• Oversee scheduling of all lines on a daily basis
• Act as alternate in the absence of the Plant Manager
• Assume other duties as deemed necessary

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 4-year college degree and/or combination of education and work experience in manufacturing is required
• Above average to expert level extrusion and conversion skills with a minimum of 5 years experience.
• Ability to influence people effectively and efficiently in order to meet production and organization goals.
• Ability to effectively manage complex, difficult, and emotional situations involving employees.
• Ability to multi-task and effectively manage rapidly changing priorities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adhere to Amcor's Safety, Health, and Environmental Vision, Policy, and Standards.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work activities and to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to make practical decisions without appreciable direction or advance preparation
• Ability to communicate ideas to groups or individuals
• Ability to use AS400, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams
• Ability to use tools and measurement instruments
• Ability to develop information tracking systems
• Knowledge of business finances and manufacturing costs
• Knowledge of and skill in the extrusion and blown film plastic process and associated equipment and machinery
• May operate a forklift
• Knowledge of and skill in use of computers, Kronos, AS400, and PC
• Ability to support a 24/7 site

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accountable for the safety of all employees for whom they are responsible through active engagement in safety activities and provides clear, consistent communication of safe work expectations
• Completes responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures, and applicable laws
• Actively leads risk assessment activities for their area of responsibility by driving prioritized corrective and preventive actions to eliminate/reduce environmental, health or safety risks
• Lead all required meetings (i.e. Pre-shift, Department, Town Hall, etc.)
• Completes incident investigations, root cause analysis and implements corrective actions accordingly in a timely and thorough manner
• Ensures the proper training and development of all assigned employees for whom they are responsible
• Sets goals for their organizational unit; achieves goals and ensures that all employees understand and work toward achieving goals
• Motivates and coaches employees through good communication and frequent performance feedback.
• Identifies and coordinates additional training as needed

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 team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor's quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor's consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor's leadership and products

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.

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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)