Production Manager

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

PURPOSE:

The Production Manager is responsible for the daily operations of plant production. Ensuring policies and procedures are followed and work to maximize stewardship, safety, quality and productivity. Responsible for the leadership of assigned employees and all processes related to safety, customer satisfaction, productivity and resources. The Production Manager will assist the Plant Manager in performing all plant planning, operational, financial, safety and environmental duties.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary duties and responsibilities of the Production Manager consist of, but are not limited to the following:
· Always exemplifies Amcor behaviors and values. Leads by example and exhibits professionalism in all areas when representing Amcor inside and outside of the plant.

· Responsible for the safety of all employees through active engagement in safety activities and provides 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.

· Completes incident investigations and implements corrective actions accordingly in a timely and thorough manner.

· Directs all production activities through the Production Supervisors and coordinates inter-departmental activities with other department heads.

· Plans department expense budget and the method of operation to remain within the budget and assures cost control and cost improvement projects.

· Supervises Production Supervisors and serves as a back up to the Plant Manager.

· Approves departmental operating procedures.

· Monitors and controls labor and material variances

Provides leadership in maintaining safety, quality and efficiency throughout the department.

· Monitors production and labor efficiencies to ensure that Company standards are met and maintains proper production practices.

· Maintains an efficient workforce through communication, developing and training of personnel.

· Controls all raw materials and finished goods within the production area.

· Responsible for maintaining and adhering to established Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP) and Safety Quality Foods (SQF) compliance requirements.

· Support facility ISO/SQF program.

COMPETENCIES:
· Safety Leadership – Embodies commitment for a safe workplace, acts as a role model on safety leadership, activities and communication

· Accountability –holds self-accountable evidenced by say/do ratio, initiative and ownership actions (such as ensuring safety is more important than productivity)

· Communication – ability to communicate safety, goals and company expectations with appropriate levels of the organization; create clear, timely audience appropriate messages (both written and verbal).

· Engagement – communicate and support the vision of plant leadership; celebrate the wins, and ensure employees actively participate in safety-related activities.

· Team Development – understand the development needs of employees in your organization; drive the culture of employees as safety leaders; champion talent development from pre-hire to continuous learning.

· People Agility –Understand personal strengths and weaknesses; leads by example; promotes change through listening skills and seeking frequent input from employees; is genuine and approachable; firm but fair – consistent.

· Problem Solving/Conflict Resolution - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; mitigates relationship conflicts and encourages constructive (problem-solving) conflict

EDUCATIONAL, SKILL, & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
· Bachelor’s degree in business management or related field, and 5+ years of successful experience in a manufacturing environment or a combination of education and experience.

· Enclosed office space with frequent daily exposure to warehouse and production floor; able to wear all required PPE. Equal amounts of time spent sitting, standing, and walking.

· Ability to organize and prioritize work activities for self and others, and to handle multiple projects simultaneously

· Ability to utilize a variety of computer software (Microsoft products preferred).

· Must be able to analyze, interpret and react to changes and challenges in our operation.

· Must be able to organize and plan daily activities, training and meetings as necessary.

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.

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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)