Production Manager
Skills
About the role
Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.
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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Job Description
Position Summary
Production Manager is accountable for production quality, correct process, safety, daily preventive maintenance by machines, cost control, efficiency, scheduling, and training for all levels to assure constant improvement and development. Works collaboratively with the Process Engineer and other managers to make certain that employees are properly trained in specific machine operations.
Areas of Responsibility
Managing People
Provides direction and gains compliance
Takes responsibility for subordinates’ activities
Makes self available to subordinates
Provides regular performance feedback
Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth
Production Management
Determines workflows and staffing requirements
Ensures equipment capability meets demand
Coordinates flow of materials
Adjusts scheduling to maintain efficiency
Meets production and delivery schedules
Resource Management
Manages time effectively
Strives to contain costs and reduce waste
Finds ways to conserve resources
Overcomes resource constraints
Production Control
Oversees hiring and training of production associates
Manages daily production reporting for accuracy
Controls spending to budgeted levels
Audits QA, GMP, Scrap, HFI, and production methods
Verifies cycle times, process sheets, and downtime logs
Team Leadership
Fosters team cooperation
Defines team roles and responsibilities
Supports group problem solving
Ensures progress towards goals
Acknowledges team accomplishments
Engages in CIP Process
Works to identify/develop CIP projects based on key business needs
Understands/acts on Metrics, measures “gap” and structures effective corrective actions
Trained in and uses the tools of CIP effectively
III. Position Requirements
Must know and follow all GMP/ASI/IMS/ISO/SQF procedures.
Must be able to work safely and follow safety rules and JSA procedures.
Must be able to identify and report violations and unsafe conditions to appropriate personnel.
Must be able to wear protective clothing such as a hair net, uniform, steel-toe shoes, gloves, and earplugs.
Must be able to effectively respond in emergency situations such as fires and accidents.
Must be able to follow all department procedures and directives.
All of the above are essential job functions.
IV. Organization Relationship
Reports directly to Plant Manager
Qualification Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Operations management, engineering or related field preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience, which includes plant supervision, quality control, maintenance, and production management.
Special Skills/Traits/Characteristics for a successful candidate to possess:
Team player with demonstrated team-building skills
Experience in Nissei/Aoki/Sidel/Husky operations with technical
Processing skills.
Good computer skills and administration skills.
Authority
Assume decision-making in the absence of the Plant Manager
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
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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)
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