Quality Specialist II

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

• Act as a safety leader and puts safety first in all responsibilities
• Awareness of and adherence to all, Corporate & Site, Environmental, Health & Safety policies and procedures
• Leads the development and implementation of the manufacturing site quality systems; coordinating efforts with the corporate quality team and plant quality systems.
• Responsible for planning the activities related to the long-term quality and process capabilities per our customer’s requirements.
• Identifies and leverages quality best practices throughout the manufacturing site; including the standardization of quality methods across the Amcor Flexibles North America
• Leader of the manufacturing site Food/Healthcare Safety Team
• Establish a manufacturing site process for quality best practice analysis to identify areas of opportunity.  Works with all areas of the organization to establish action plans to address companywide issues.
• Responsible for the development and achievement of division-wide quality metrics.
• Implements the use of advanced statistical techniques to analyze data including process capabilities; SPC, ANOVA, correlations studies, etc.) 
• Ability to teach Quality Staff on usage of: statistical tools, DOE techniques
• Develops plans and facilitates Root Cause Analysis; Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) to resolve quality issues, especially as it to customer complaint resolutions.
• Lead and perform Design of Experiments (DOE) initiatives.
• Plans the quality activities related to documentation controls.
• Leader in the quality system audit program and manages internal audit programs as required.
• Manage supplier audit schedule
• Responsible for managing the specification system

WHAT WE VALUE

• Demonstrated ability to manage large, complex, cross-functional projects and issues.
• Ability to accomplish work through others without direct supervisory – leading and motivating teams.
• Strong statistical background and working knowledge of SPC software
• Must have working knowledge of FSSC 22000 and ISO 9001.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with process engineering, operations and product development.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be results oriented, multi-tasking and be able to respond to urgent needs and meeting deadlines.
• Must have excellent organizational skills and the ability to work well both independently and as a member of a team
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.  Able to quickly understand database management.
• Willingness to work unusual hours in emergency situations to address customer needs

WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU

• Bachelors, preferably in a Business related field, or other degrees may be reviewed.
• 3-5 years of Quality Systems experience

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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Compensation

The starting salary for this position is expected to be between $62,400 to $78,000; however, base pay offered may vary within the full salary range $62,400 to $93,600 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on national averages and a geographic differential may be applied based on work location. Position may also be eligible for Amcor’s Management Incentive Plan / Sales Incentive Plan, which is an annual bonus program based on business and individual performance, as well as medical coverage and other health and welfare benefits.

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 9 days per year and may be slightly higher by location

•Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program

•Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

•Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available

•Paid Parental Leave

•Retirement Savings Plan with company match

•Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

•Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)