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.

To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook  I YouTube

Job Description

Summary:

Responsible for the supervision and direction of all shift production employees. Operates the factory within all safety regulations, quality standards and maintain production standards as efficiently as possible. Adheres to good housekeeping and assumes responsibility for the entire facility in the absence of the Technical Manager. Maintains the highest standard of professionalism and a positive attitude while handling multiple tasks and priorities.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Accountable for the safety of all employees for whom they are responsible through active engagement in safety activities and providing 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

• People planning to ensure adequate coverage on all machines for scheduled production

• Follow all Company policies and procedures

• Communicating with other shift supervisors to anticipate and prepare for any possible production problems

• Ensure the machines run according to the instructions/specifications on the Traveler (i.e. correct resin, additives and packaging)

• Manages all employees during the shift

• Provides detailed reports to Technical Manager and/or Plant Manger

• Correctly records daily production to Web EFF

• Maintains good employee relations by stimulating maximum efficiency and productivity of all production employees through good communication and regular performance reviews

• Provides training as appropriate (i.e. tool box meetings, safety, etc.)

• Recommends the hiring and releasing of production personnel as required to maintain production schedules

• Responsible for all processes, equipment, employee’s safety and housekeeping of the areas and meeting production quality and quantity standards of their shift

• Assures efficient and economical utilization of materials, improvement of methods and elimination of wasteful practices within the departments

• Keeps accurate records of departmental activities by documenting log book

• Collects and summarizes raw material usage and inventory, monitoring usage for maximum efficiency

• Works with and through the set-up, lead persons, operators, technicians on shift to manage the shift

• Performs duties in a safe manner and address all observed safety hazards and unresolved safety issues with Plant/Technical Manager

Safety Commitment:

• Takes reasonable care for their own health and safety

• Takes reasonable care for the health and safety of others

• Authorized to stop work when a perceived unsafe condition or behavior may result in an unwanted event

• Understands and actively participates in the company’s EHS policy, goals, and objectives

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Ability to implement, training and administer general safety practices

• Participate in safety meetings and follow through on recommendations

• Conduct employee meetings with shift

• Coordinate with the Plant/Technical Manager, Safety Manager and Maintenance Manager on maintenance priorities

• Coordinate with Human Resources department in the training, performance evaluations and disciplinary actions for all assigned employees

• Present a positive and professional attitude at all times

• Must possess excellent interpersonal, communication, written and leadership skills

• Be punctual and maintain good attendance record

Essential Physical Requirements:

• The employee in this job is required to exert 50 pounds of force occasionally (less than 1/3 of time); and up to 35 pounds of force frequently (more than 1/3 of the total time); if over 50 lbs, requires a team lift or mechanical aid such as a roll lift or forklift.

• Must be able to stand for 12 hours

• Must be able to bend, twist, and rotate body at all times

• Reaching with hands and arms for as much as 100% of workday

• Talking to communicate with others

• Hearing to communicate with others and respond to manufacturing and PIT equipment sounds

• Using arms to grasp, handle, and type

• Walking to operate production machines and to package and palletize finished product

Work Environment:

This position requires that the employee be able to work:

Outdoors                                                                       1/3 of the time or less

Near moving mechanical parts                                        Over 2/3 of the time

High or precarious places                                               1/3 of the time or less

Near electrical components                                            1/3 of the time or less

Near vibrating equipment and tools                                 1/3 of the time or less

Fumes from equipment or airborne particles                    1/3 of the time or less

Toxic or caustic chemicals                                              1/3 of the time or less

Extreme heat (non-weather)                                            1/3 of the time or less

Extreme cold (non-weather)                                            None

Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)                            1/3 of the time or less

Loud environments (equipment operation)                       1/3 of the time or less

Language Skills:

Must be able to read and write in English

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required. 2-4 year degree preferred.

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years manufacturing experience required. Cast, Blown film extrusion or film converting experience preferred

Salary: The starting rate of pay for this position is expected to be $75,000; however, starting pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience between $75,000 and $100,000.

Special Skills:

• Use of good judgment and motivate others

• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment

• Computer literate

• Able to define problems and seek out appropriate help for resolution

• Must be able to coordinate multiple tasks

• Possess mechanical skills

Note:  This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee holding this position.

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 "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. 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.

E-Verify

We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.

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)