Reference #: REQ74284
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, visitwww.amcor.com.Job Description
This position is responsible for deploying, implementing and leading Continuous Improvement initiatives and facilitating World Class Operations Management methodologies for the plant. The incumbent is a member of the plant leadership team and will be assigned additional responsibilities in other functional areas as required to deliver the plant's annual operating plan.WHAT YOU GET TO DO
Acts as a safety leader and puts safety first in all responsibilities. Works in conjunction with the EHS Manager to establish and maintain all policies and programs to assure a safe working environment.
Facilitate deployment and integrate the philosophy of WCOM into the culture of the Plant.
Identify the highest value cost savings projects and coordinate the various project teams assigned to ensure proper resourcing to drive completion of projects.
As a member of the plant leadership team, also involved in daily production and operations issues to insure that we produce a quality product, deliver against our committed customer service goals, and optimize efficiency/productivity.
Be recognized as a leader and problem solver at the site by providing leadership and expertise that will solve problems and improve performance.
Motivate, coach and instill good management skills in engineers, shift supervisors, and hourly employees. Establish a strong presence on the floor to set and communicate expectations, standards, and evaluate results so all employees understand expectations.
Initiate and lead employee training to further instill the continuous improvement skill set in the organization. Develop new processes and programs as need and where gaps exist.
Led major projects as necessary to improve plant results.
Be able to extract useful data from a variety of systems to facilitate identification of improvement opportunities.
Coordinates the work necessary to improve our overall Continuous Improvement results as measured by regularly scheduled audits.
Assist in generating reporting tools and progress reporting for assigned business areas.
Facilitate a process of best practice sharing internally within the plant as well as externally with peers and other facilities.
Management of communication process to present the status of plant improvement projects.
Lead project selection process and drive policy deployment so that all employees have a clear understanding of goals and objectives for a successful year.
Ability to drive change and overcome obstacles.
Demonstrate and foster Amcor Core Values and actively contributes to a high erformance culture.
Demonstrated ability to absorb new technologies and management techniques.
Utilize an approachable and participative style in motivating people to achieve higher standards and performance levels.
Experience implementing lean principles or other continuous improvement methodologies preferred.WHAT WE VALUE
Results Orientation / Delivers on Plan - Highest
Team Leadership - High
Develops Organizational Capability - Medium
Drives High Performance Culture- High
Customer Focus - High
Facility Business Acumen/Market Knowledge - Medium
Continuous Improvement Mindset - High
Collaboration and Best Practice Leadership - MediumWHAT WE WANT FROM YOU
Bachelors Degree is required. Prefer a major in a technical background such as engineering or industrial technology.
5 years of operations management experience is preferred
Intermediate to advanced computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, SAPOurExpectations
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 productsEqual 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 linksand . 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.Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityAmcor Flexibles - United States 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 Law" Poster 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 847-362-9000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.