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Amcor

Invests in packaging tech and sustainability

Department Manager - Coating & Lamination

Manufacturing & Production OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeOshkosh, WI, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree with emphasis on a technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.
  • At least 7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
  • At least 5 years of supervisory or leadership experience is required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage all aspects of a manufacturing department, including safety, quality, productivity, cost, and culture, in accordance with established procedures, standards, and customer requirements; the department typically exists in large plants and oversees more than 75 hourly employees.
  • Act as a safety leader and work with the Environmental, Health and Safety Manager to establish and maintain policies and programs that assure a safe working environment.
  • Establish, maintain, communicate, and enforce safety, quality, waste, and productivity standards to meet plant goals; maintain department housekeeping according to 5S and Good Manufacturing Practices standards; and maintain quality standards consistent with customer and company requirements.
  • Oversee and manage the department's Performance Control System, including establishing key performance indicators, auditing supervisor and operator shift meetings, and leading department meetings; ensure standards are met and action-item registers are maintained to document, communicate, and eliminate exceptions.
  • Work with the Plant Leadership team to determine the department's greatest continuous-improvement opportunities, assist with executing improvement efforts, and ensure standards are updated and followed after each improvement team closes.
  • Provide feedback to the department and individual employees on performance against standards.
  • Supervise salaried Shift Supervisors and manage all elements of supervision, including hiring, terminations, recognition, discipline, training, employee relations, performance management, and salary administration.
  • Ensure Best Practice teams related to process discipline have appropriate representation and implement applicable recommendations.
  • Ensure investigations are completed for injuries, incidents, and near misses, and that follow-up actions are completed promptly.
  • Recommend capital projects and ensure project needs, return on investment, and related key performance indicators are documented and submitted according to company policies.
  • Ensure customer complaints are investigated and corrective actions are implemented and evaluated for effectiveness; involve staff and communicate issues to crews.
  • Ensure accurate Standard Operating Conditions are in place and followed, and maintain productivity standards based on those conditions, best practices, and continuous improvement.
  • Promote a strong safety culture and environment; adhere to company values and contribute to a high-performance culture.
  • Meet or exceed plant business-plan targets and key performance indicators, and operate within the established budget.
  • Establish and execute best practices; plan and utilize manpower, materials, and machinery effectively and cost-efficiently.
  • Plan, develop, and manage human capital for direct reports.

About the Company

Amcor

Invests in packaging tech and sustainability

Amcor Corporate Venturing invests in early-stage and growth-stage packaging startups to advance sustainable packaging, new business models, and digitization across the packaging value chain. The fund provides more than capital by connecting portfolio companies to Amcor’s global network, technical resources, and market knowledge to help technologies scale. Its approach combines funding with strategic collaboration to address challenges like recyclability and waste reduction, aligning with Amcor’s broader sustainability and innovation goals. The main aim is to accelerate innovation in packaging and circular economy initiatives, leveraging Amcor’s reach to bring new solutions to market.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Zurich, Switzerland
Founded
1864

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