We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference!
At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860’s and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.
Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future? At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visit www.amcor.com.
Job Description
TITLE: OPERATIONS MANAGER
FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: PLANT DIRECTOR
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under direct supervision of the Plant Director, assists in supervising plastic plant production and maintenance activities, shares responsibility for meeting production schedules, and manufacturing products in accordance with division, industry, and customer specifications at minimum cost and optimum efficiency. Works closely with the Plant Director in developing management skills and knowledge of the plastic container business.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Works closely with the Plant Director in the supervising of the Maintenance Managers, Production Manager and Shift Supervisors in the efficient performance of their duties and the effective operation of their departments. Assists in directing plant activities to achieve optimum utilization of machinery and equipment, and maximum efficiency in operations. Helps to assure attainment of delivery schedules by close coordination of production activities with the Plant Director, Materials Manager, Maintenance Managers, Production Managers, Production Supervisors and the production schedule. Assists in assuring conformance of finished product to the division, industry, and customer specifications. Assists all managers and supervisors in reducing scrap. Works close with all plant personnel to provide a safe and healthful work environment by taking an active role in the plant’s safety programs and goals. In coordination with the Plant Director, recommends capital improvements to plant which result directly in improved safety conditions, improved quality of finished product, resulting in added value, improved efficiency, or reduction of plant variable or fixed operating costs. As a manager, assures all plant safety/accident prevention policies are adhered as stated in the employee handbook. This includes maintaining a safe work environment and safe work practices, completing accident investigation when necessary, and ensuring any outside contractors adhere to Amcor policies and procedures in safety Assists in planning and overseeing the implementation of capital improvement projects to ensure adherence to approved plans, schedules, and budgets. Participates with other members of management in answering employee complaints, questions, and investigating suggestions. Assists in evaluating employee performance, recommends candidates for hire, promotion, demotion, transfer, or termination. Helps to assure continuing effective utilization of plant machinery and equipment by managing and improve maintenance programs. Participates in the development of work standards, workload leveling, machine loading, and plant layout. Assists in preparation of periodic reports pertaining to plant utilization labor efficiencies, materials usage, scrap, etc. Keeps informed of technical and management developments to assure continued personal growth and to coach other managers toward optimum performance. May be assigned special projects or investigations as directed by the Plant Director.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Production Manager (1 direct), Shift Supervisors (4 indirect), Maintenance Managers (2 direct), Process Technicians (2 indirect), Resin Handlers (2 indirect)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Required:
A minimum of an Associates Degree or the equivalent in Engineering Technology or Business Administration. Bachelor’s Degree in the above fields preferred.
Experience Required:
Five years experience as a Supervisor or Manager, preferably in a manufacturing business.
AUTHORIZATION
Ability to shut down any machine if it poses an imminent danger to employee’s health and/or safety. Ability to shut down any machine because of a quality problem so suspect material can be contained. Ability to shut down any if it is down three times in one hour for the same mechanical problem. Authority to contact any staff or management team member with concerns, questions or suggestions pertaining to their job or work environment. Initiate Corrective Actions for violations of Company policies. Recommend hiring, termination and promotions of subordinates. Approve expenditures up to pre-determined amount identified by corporate guidelines without prior approval of Department Manager.
TRAINING
Lock Out / Tag Out Bloodborne Pathogen Hearing Conservation / PPE Right to Know / Hazardous Communication Emergency Evacuation Ladder Safety / Fall Protection Confined Space Entry Forklift Safety HACCP / GMP SAP / FMS / Ticketing Corporate Training Requirements
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: OPERATIONS MANAGER
FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: PLANT MANAGER
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under direct supervision of the Plant Manager, assists in supervising plastic plant production activities, shares responsibility for meeting production schedules, and manufacturing products in accordance with division, industry, and customer specifications at minimum cost and optimum efficiency. Works closely with the Plant Manager in developing management skills and knowledge of the plastic container business.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Works closely with the Plant Manager in the supervising of the Production Manager and Shift Supervisors in the efficient performance of their duties and the effective operation of their departments. Assists in directing plant activities to achieve optimum utilization of machinery and equipment, and maximum efficiency in operations. Helps to assure attainment of delivery schedules by close coordination of production activities with the Plant manager, Materials Manager, Production Manager, Production Supervisor and the production schedule. Assists in assuring conformance of finished product to the division, industry, and customer specifications. Assists all supervisors in reducing scrap. Works close with all plant personnel to provide a safe and healthful work environment by taking an active role in the plant’s safety programs and goals. In coordination with the Plant manager, recommends capital improvements to plant which result directly in improved safety conditions, improved quality of finished product, resulting in added value, improved efficiency, or reduction of plant variable or fixed operating costs. As a manager, assures all plant safety/accident prevention policies are adhered as stated in the employee handbook. This includes maintaining a safe work environment and safe work practices, completing accident investigation when necessary, and ensuring any outside contractors adhere to Amcor policies and procedures in safety Assists in planning and overseeing the implementation of capital improvement projects to insure adherence to approved plans, schedules, and budgets. Participates with other members of management in answering employee complaints, questions, and investigating suggestions. Assists in evaluating employee performance, recommends candidates for hire, promotion, demotion, transfer, or termination.
Helps to assure continuing effective utilization of plant machinery and equipment by monitoring maintenance programs. Participates in the development of work standards, workload leveling, machine loading, and plant layout. Assists in preparation of periodic reports pertaining to plant utilization labor efficiencies, materials usage, scrap, etc. Keeps informed of technical and management developments to assure continued personal growth and to coach other managers toward optimum performance. May be assigned special projects or investigations as directed by the Plant Manager.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Production Manager, Shift Supervisors, Maintenance Managers, Process Technician, Resin Handler
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Required:
A minimum of an Associates Degree or the equivalent in Engineering Technology or Business Administration. Bachelor’s Degree in the above fields preferred.
Experience Required:
Five years experience as a Supervisor or Manager, preferably in a manufacturing business.
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
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the links "EEO is the and "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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