Job DescriptionThis position works closely with Plant Director / Production Manager to foster a continuous improvement environment within the Jackson facility. Work directly with the Maintenance Supervisor / Tooling Supervisor / Automation Supervisor to meet operational goals & objectives while meeting product quality standards.
Essential Jobs and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Report to Plant Director
- Manage plant Technical Resources; maintain equipment and processes appropriately; staff Departments effectively.
- Meet operational goals and objectives; meet product cost targets; meet product quality objectives; meet safety goals and objectives.
- Work with Scheduling to Schedule PM’s, and necessary work to be completed
- Work with Production Supervisors on training programs
- Direct Maintenance / Tooling / Automation Supervisors in relation to production equipment, costs
- Prepare and maintains budget goal
- Identify processes and create programs that will reduce costs, reduce scrap and rework and keep overall product costs highly competitive.
- Solicit ideas and feedback from employees by creating a high level of engagement without compromising effective systems or authority.
- Reduce manufacturing, production, quality and on time delivery variables by implementing a high degree of process control.
- Manages Supervisors who oversee the day to day Plant Technical Resources
- Ability to effectively handle employee relation issues.
- Ability to serve as a qualified back up to the Production Manager
- P & L Responsible for Machine up time and Efficiency’s
- Must follow & comply to Safety & Quality Absolutes.
- Must follow & comply with all ISO 9001, ASI-Food Safety, ISO 15378 requirements.
- Must follow all regulatory laws & guidelines.
- Any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) with eight to ten years related experience and/or Completion of Apprenticeship program holding a Journeyman certificate for technical trades.
- Knowledge of complex, multi-step manufacturing processes is a must.
- A background in a strong process controlled, sophisticated, structured, manufacturing management environment evidenced by knowledge of rigorous management systems
- Strong working knowledge of Manufacturing Equipment and Building Support Systems
- Experience in INJ / SBM / EBM / IBM / RHB / Plastics manufacturing
- Present a positive and professional attitude at all times while interfacing with all relevant parties.
- Must possess excellent interpersonal, communication, written and leadership skills while working under a pressure situation
- Proficient computer skills
- Negative drug screen
- Capable of working extended work days and weekends as required.
Contribution to Safety, Quality and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Maintain a clean, healthy and safe workplace by ensuring adherence to safety standards.
- Conduct required safety reviews of equipment and processes prior to project start-up.
- Support the accomplishment of your work groups through the quality, timeliness and professionalism of your attitude.
- Supply accurate and timely data as required by performance tracking and reporting.
- Apply resources in a manner that maximizes their effectiveness while assuring quality.
- Maintain a work environment that will contribute to the assurance of safety and GMP compliance.
- Adhere to established procedures, perform self-checking and pay attention to detail in the performance of you and your team’s work.
- Notify management in a timely manner of any problems with procedural compliance.
- Report observed quality problems and deficiencies in a timely manner.
- Make recommendations to management for improving the quality and efficiency of your work.
- Oversee work to ensure projects are completed.
Frontline Leader 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.
- Supports and investigates situations in which line/equipment stoppage occurs due to perceived, imminent safety risk.
- 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 with safety (i.e. Pre-shift, Department, Change Management, General communication, 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.
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)
