Job DescriptionPurpose To plan, organize, and direct the activities of the Automation Department related to machine efficiency, maintenance activities, standardization, and cost control.
Responsibilities1. Set priorities and direct the Automation Departments in day-to-day activities. Cast a vision of continuous improvement and develop capital investment strategies to ensure reliable and cost-effective operation.
2. Develop and manage the Automation Department's expenses and capital budgets.
3. Ensure automation equipment is maintained and in safe operating condition. Evaluate existing and new equipment including OEM vendor qualifications.
4. Review and provide technical advice to maintain and revise preventative maintenance programs. Assist with planning, project management, and resource allocation to ensure preventative maintenance compliance.
5. Develop, communicate, budget, and implement capital projects that will improve safety, reduce costs, improve operating efficiency, and improve plant systems.
6. Establish and track yearly goals for continuous improvement.
7. Serve as a technical leader, mentor, and subject matter expert and effectively communicate with plant, regional, divisional, and corporate leadership.
8. Evaluate daily, weekly, and monthly downtime and efficiency reports to determine productivity levels and identify improvement opportunities.
9. Work cross functionally with all departments to track plant performance, identify opportunities, coordinate activities, and implement solutions.
10. Maintain and enforce all company safety, environmental, and department of health requirements.
11. Oversee hiring, training, and development of technical employees within the Automation Department. Evaluate personnel merits for annual pay increases and make recommendations to leadership.
12. Tasks assigned by the Plant Director.
Authorities1. Pause activity and notify Safety lead in any facility regarding instances of potentially unsafe work environments or employee and supplier practices
2. Initiate action to prevent occurrences of any non-conformity of product or quality systems.
Our ExpectationsWe 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
BenefitsWhen 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 8 days per year and may vary by location
- Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement Savings Plan with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
- Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)