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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We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic leader to join our team and help build a Center of Excellence that drives operational excellence and fosters a culture of continuous improvement. This critical role requires a dynamic individual with a proven track record of leading both salaried and hourly employees, and a passion for developing people and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and Inspire: Manage and motivate a team of production staff (operators, team leaders, technicians, etc.) to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly production goals.
• Drive safety performance: By executing leader standard work and actively supporting the organization's zero-injury goal.
• Processes: Implement and oversee efficient production processes to maximize output and minimize waste.
• Ensure Quality: Maintain high standards of product quality and safety, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Drive Innovation: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement innovative solutions that enhance productivity and efficiency.

Additionally:

• Establish and lead plant safety objectives, ensuring full compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Support and guide the Plant Safety Committee, attending meetings and providing leadership as needed.
• Plan, organize, and direct manufacturing operations to maximize return on assets and operational efficiency.
• Maintain a strong floor presence, regularly engaging with Production Frontline Leaders and employees to provide clear direction and leadership.
• Drive adherence to top-tier quality standards, ensuring compliance with ISO requirements.
• Support regional quality systems, including commercialization processes, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and both preventive and corrective actions.
• Lead daily operations meetings and facilitate periodic plant-wide communication sessions to align teams and share updates.
• Collaborate with the Supply Chain team to ensure timely procurement, effective planning, optimal inventory levels, and on-time delivery of finished goods.
• Partner with Human Resources to manage talent effectively and contribute to long-term strategic workforce planning.
• Champion cost improvement initiatives, ensuring the plant maintains a competitive edge in manufacturing efficiency.
• Implement strategies to reduce manufacturing costs through optimal use of labor, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, quality, high performance, and operational excellence.
• Establish clear team and individual accountability for problem-solving and cost-reduction efforts.
• Manage departmental spending in alignment with budget targets and production volumes.
• Promote employee engagement by encouraging constructive input and fostering a culture of involvement and ownership.
• Ensure effective communication across all levels of the organization to maintain alignment and transparency.
• Lead the planning and execution of continuous improvement initiatives within the department.
• Support operational excellence programs, driving performance improvements and best practices.
• Oversee training and development for the production team to build capability and support career growth.
• Direct or support capital investment projects, including facility expansions and equipment upgrades.
• Participate in or lead regional and global initiatives, contributing to broader organizational goals.

• Demonstrated success in production management, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey information clearly across all levels.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities, with a proven track record of building high-performing teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of business practices, safety regulations and quality standards in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments, managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years in a manufacturing leadership role, with a consistent record of driving results.
• Experience managing both hourly and salaried direct reports is required.

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 224-313-700 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. 

About Amcor
Amcor is a global leader in packaging solutions for consumer and healthcare products. With industry-leading innovation capabilities, global scale and technical expertise, we help our customers grow and meet the needs of millions of consumers every day. Our teams develop responsible, more sustainable packaging in flexible and rigid formats across multiple materials. Supported by a commitment to safety, ~70,000 colleagues across ~140 countries bring our global capabilities to local customers and provide local access to global brands. Our work is guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future.