Job DescriptionFLSA Status: Exempt
Basic Function:Supervises all plant production activities on a specific shift. Responsible for meeting production schedules and standards, producing product in accordance with applicable customer requirements, and maintaining optimum production at the least possible cost while adhering to all Amcor Rigid Packaging's safety requirements. Supervises shift maintenance personnel and regular maintenance staff in the absence of the Plant Maintenance Manager.
Specific Duties:Directs the manufacturing and material handling activities on a given shift. Ensures employees are performing tasks in accordance with safety policies. Trains and supervises hourly employees in these activities; administers plant rules and procedures; recommends employees and candidates for hire, promotion, demotion, transfer, disciplinary action and/or termination.
Effectively manages the work schedule within the department to prevent idle time and provides for the optimal use of personnel, machinery, and material. This includes the proper use of any established work standards and incentive plans.
Maintains standards of quality to meet customer and internal specifications. Strives for continuous improvement in quality performance through proper training, good communication, effective leadership/supervision, and follow-up with all members of the shift.
Maintains safe working conditions throughout the plant by taking corrective action on unsafe conditions or acts. May serve as a member of the Plant Safety Committee. Implements all approved safety recommendations, and insures compliance with established safety standards, including lockout/tagout, hearing conservation, and other programs required by law and/or management.
Conducts monthly safety meetings with shift.
Effectively handles employee complaints, suggestions, questions, and conflicts in accordance with the guidelines established in the Employee Handbook and in accordance with company policies/procedures. Maintains employee morale and discipline through fairness and impartiality.
Responsible for reporting the following information at the end of each shift:
Production achieved by department / machine / product Runtime / downtime by department / machine Maintenance, installation and/or test work performed Deviations from acceptable quality standards and product disposition Material receipts and shipments Material problems, outages, and action taken Personnel problems, absenteeism, time worked
Assists in the review of labor and manufacturing costs as they relate to production. Analyzes, pursues, and recommends methods for reducing these costs.
Coordinates the implementation of any approved material or method changes. Responsible for communicating these changes to production personnel and follows-up to insure understanding and proper implementation.
Keeps current on technical developments and changes in order to appraise or make recommendations to management and supervisors and to instruct and train employees.
Performs other related duties as request by the Production Manager, Operations Manager, and/or Plant Manager.
Reporting Relationship: Production Manager/Operations Manager
Education Required:
Minimum of two years of college, prefer Bachelor's Degree in Business Management.
Experience Required:
Experience in a supervisory position, preferably in plastics manufacturing.
Must be able to communicate quickly and effectively with all members of the shift as well as with management.
Must be capable of managing and training all members of the shift on an on-going basis.
Salary: $74,100-$92,600
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)