Manufacturing Process Improvement Engineer

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

Job Description

The primary role of the MPI Engineer is to implement and lead standardization & continuous improvement initiatives that improve safety, service, quality and cost. This position will have a focus on manufacturing process improvement. Incumbent will provide fundamental process engineering support with common interaction and support at the plants.
 

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

• Implementation of standardization initiatives
• Participate in continuous improvement projects to achieve business objectives including participation in teams within the business and functional areas
• Assist in generating reporting tools and progress reporting for assigned business area
• Support the efforts of other engineers as necessary
• Support the efforts of Plant Engineering and Plant Departments in associated projects and teams
• Communicate the status of CI projects, including: progress reports, identifying barriers and recommended solutions, integration with other projects or other CI initiatives
• Training of team members and shop floor employees
• Partner in analyzing/recommending changes in technology to improve safety, service, quality and cost
• Responsible for execution of assigned CI projects; also responsible for identifying projects that may lead to improved safety, service, quality and cost
• Develop an understanding of process standards such as: start-up and shut-down, troubleshooting techniques, machine standard operating conditions, QA standards
• Understand and support the WCOM methodology in all project and teams assigned
• Projects as assigned
• Develop process expertise in 1-2 manufacturing processes
• Able to generate and implement critical manufacturing technology standards for equipment
• Able to generate and implement critical operational methods or standard work for process engineers and operators to follow
• Attainment of KPI goals, cost savings, etc. as defined by plant operational efficiencies and output
   

WHAT WE VALUE

• Results orientation
• Collaborative relationships
• Communication skills – written/oral
• Analytical skills/problem solving
• Business Acumen
• Change and Thought Leadership
• Critical thinking & Conflict resolution
   

WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU

• 1-3 years professional experience in a manufacturing organization
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience required, engineering or industrial technology preferred
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing verbiage, process, tools, etc.
• Training and experience in Lean methodologies. Green/Black belt or Kaizens
• Flexographic or rotogravure printing experience preferred
• Self motivated, confident, organized, persistent, high energy
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve across a variety of business processes
• Thorough understanding of business processes and process improvement
• Exceptional analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven ability to achieve results through teams and perform effectively in a diverse work group
• Ability to generate new ideas
• Works proficiently with Microsoft Office with an aptitude for learning additional computer applications
• Travel approximately 10-20% of the time to support plants

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.

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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 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)