Amcor Limited

Production Manager

Amcor Limited$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; relevant experience considered
  • 10 years of progressive management experience in a manufacturing environment
  • 5 years of specific experience in blown film extrusion/conversion
  • Familiarity with ISO 9000 standards
  • Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma certification preferred

Responsibilities

  • Directs production department activities and supervises subordinate supervisors
  • Ensures safety protocols are met and fosters a safe working environment
  • Develops and implements both short-term and long-term production plans
  • Coordinates production schedules to meet quality and budgetary goals
  • Manages capital recommendations and cost control measures on the production floor
  • Oversees employee training and performance development
  • Facilitates new product trials and integration into production processes

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours per year for full-time employees
  • Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days annually
  • Wellbeing program and Employee Assistance Program
  • Health Savings/Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Comprehensive life insurance and disability benefits
  • Paid parental leave
  • Retirement Savings Plan with company match
  • Tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • Discretionary annual bonus program
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Description Production Manager Department: Production FLSA Status: Exempt Reports To: Plant Manager About the role Directs, plans, and administers the activities of the Production department by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. . Key Job Accountabilities Safety • Oversees the safety of all Production employees holding Shift Supervisor accountable for checking the production floor for safety/housekeeping hazards throughout the shift and addressing issues immediately. • Reports any infractions to Safety Manager as appropriate. • Performs duties in a safe manner; acts as a role model for Safety on shift. Participates in the safety programs and by reporting and addressing unsafe conditions, unsafe acts, and close calls and entering near misses and observations into GDC (Global Data Center. • Oversees the completion of incident reports to ensure thorough, timely and accurate reporting. Participates in preliminary investigations on safety incidents. • Reviews and ensures that daily safety topic discussions are conducted at Pre-shift meetings; communicates with Production Supervisors and Team Leads as appropriate on safety issues. • Oversees required training on selected safety topics as identified by the Safety Manager. • Is a member of Senior Safety Committee and attends monthly meetings. Operations Management • Defines and recommends objectives in each area of production. Develops specific short term and long term plans. • Directs activities of assigned plant personnel and continuously drives improvement on the production floor. • Prepares operational schedules and coordinates production activities to ensure production and quality of products in accordance to Berry quality, and budget specifications. • Review production and operating reports and resolves operational, production, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays. • Reviews production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department operations. Reviews production schedule to ensure equipment capabilities and maximum production efficiencies. • Coordinates new product trials and the introduction of new materials into the production process to ensure quality and compatibility to process. Approves new product setup prior to input into JDE. • Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization. • Monitors blend recipes and resin pricing. Initiates resin substitutions based on resin availability and costs. • Monitors resin inventories; forecasts resin consumption, communicates resin purchase needs to corporate resin buyer. Business Management/Fiscal • Reviews and utilizes existing plant accounting reporting to ensure cost control on production floor. Identifies and implements cost savings. • Makes capital recommendations for budgeting purposes. Administrative/Management • Organizes and leads employee driven teams to address scrap, quality, safety or other production related issues. • Coordinates with plant support staff to complete safety training, quality training, preventative maintenance program implementation, capital forecasting and annual budgeting process. Directly manages and leads the Production Supervisors to accomplish above goals. • Reviews annual performance assessments, identifies training needs to develop Production Staff. Provide ongoing coaching/counseling to Production Supervisors for employee performance. • Makes recommendations on hiring and termination, reviews and makes recommendations on hourly employee performance issues to ensure fairness and consistency. • Conducts daily reviews with production staff to optimize production. • Willing to work flexible schedule to accommodate production and shift needs. Supervisory Responsibilities Supervises employees in the Production Department either directly or through subordinate supervisors. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications/Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education: Knowledge normally acquired through completion of a 4 year manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering or other related technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience. 4 year degree and Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma or other manufacturing and quality Certification is preferred. Skills/Experience: : In addition to the educational requirements, 10 years progressively responsible management experience in a manufacturing environment required. 5 years blown film extrusion/conversion experience and ISO 9000 experience preferred. Minimum education and years of experience should not be used exclusive of other leveling factors described below. Personality/Attributes: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: • Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. • Functional/Technical Skills - Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment. Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others. • Quality Focus - Is dedicated to providing the highest quality products and services which meet the needs and requirements of internal and external customers looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality. • Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals. Knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting his/her business organization; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace. • Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively. Documents all procedural and process changes in accordance with company policies. • Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

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 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

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 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)

About Amcor Limited

Amcor Limited is a global packaging company that provides a range of packaging solutions for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, and industrial products. The company was founded in 1860 and is headquartered in Southbank, Victoria, Australia. Amcor operates in over 40 countries and employs more than 35,000 people. The company is committed to sustainability and has set a goal to make all of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025. Amcor is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange.
Learn more about Amcor Limited
Size
46,000 employees
Market Cap
$17.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$777.6 million
5 Year Trend
+9.8%
Revenue
$12.4 billion
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