Production Supervisor

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

About the Role

Supervisor is responsible for the operation of assigned production department in a safe, profitable and efficient manner through proper utilization of assigned manpower, materials, equipment, and space. Also responsible for coordinating all activities within his scope of control and for setting priorities necessary to accomplish predetermined goals.

Accountabilities and Responsibilities: 

• Supervises hourly and temporary employees in performing various production operations, administers all rules, programs and procedures that pertain to direct reports.

• Responsible for on-the-job training of employees. Instructs new or reassigned employees in the safe and efficient operation of equipment.  Responsible for promoting and enforcing safety rules and policies. Adhering to Company safety standards as they relate to daily operations.

• Effectively manages employee work schedules and provide optimal use of manpower, machinery, and materials to eliminate unfavorable labor variances.  Responsible for scheduling and controlling overtime; working in conjunction with the plant production needs.

• Evaluates employees based on performance set forth in the evaluation guidelines. Recommends candidates for hire, promotion, demotion, transfer, or release.

• Observes production operation within area of control to ascertain compliance with safety, quality, production standards, work rules, and efficient operation of equipment. Utilizes problem solving skills and techniques and takes corrective action to eliminate any deviation.

• Reports potential production downtime, scrap production, and quality of each machine under the supervisor's responsibility and summarizes data from shift.

• Responsible for following Good Manufacturing Practices and any other applicable Prerequisite Programs associated with the Food Safety System

• Additional administrative functions: weekly payroll reporting, attendance and vacation tracking.

• Drive an injury free culture and awareness of the importance of continuous improvement.

• Effectively handles employee concerns, suggestions, questions, and conflicts in accordance with the guidelines established in the Employee Handbook, and in accordance with Company policy/procedure. Maintains employee morale and discipline through fairness and impartiality.

• Coordinates the implementation of any approved process or procedure changes. Responsible for communicating these changes to production personnel and follows-up to insure understanding and proper implementation.

• Must be committed to providing our customers a product that is safe and meets specifications, regulations and statutory requirements.

Relationships:

·         Plant Management

·         Direct Reports

·         Amcor co-workers

·         Internal and External Customers

Physical Requirements

☒Normal Vision

☒Hearing/Listening

☒Sitting

☒Distant Vision

☒Talking/Speaking

☒Standing

☒Near Vision

☒Hand/Finger Dexterity

☒Walking

☒Stooping

☒Pushing/Pulling

☒Bending

☒Kneeling

☒Climbing

☐Driving- Forklift

☐Carrying (>50 pounds)

☐Lifting (50+ pounds)

☐Driving Automobile/truck/van

☒Carrying (<50 pounds)

☒Lifting (< 50 pounds)

About You

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Operations Management, Business or Engineering preferred.

• 5 years related experience in manufacturing environment, preferably in the plastic industry

• Problem solving and continuous improvement experience required.

• Experience supervising more than 10 employees required.

• Shop floor reporting system experience required, MS Office Applications SAP preferably

• Ability to communicate (verbal & written) effectively at all levels of the organization.

• undefined

What we offer you

• Exciting opportunity to work for a truly global company/team

• Coaching and development opportunities

• Long term career opportunities

• Cross functional collaboration

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

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)