Supply Chain Ops Mgr-ARP

Position Overview

Responsible for managing customer service, production planning, materials planning, inventory control, logistics, and warehousing functions in a highly complex, large plant. Utilises ERP and planning systems to maintain control and accuracy of all goods inventories, procurement, planning, scheduling and deliveries. Key member of the plant management team, promoting a culture of safety, efficient production, high quality and superior customer service.

• Communicates with customers regarding requirements, orders, complaints and concerns, and escalates complaints to the appropriate management when necessary.
• Oversees the plant production schedule, ensuring customer requirements are met and aligned with capacity plans and inventory targets.
• Manages logistics, including carrier partnership activities and incident notifications.
• Directs warehouse activities, incorporating best practices for optimization and utilization.
• Manages raw material consumption, develops plans to maintain production needs, and addresses issues to ensure on-time delivery.
• Establishes and implements best practices related to production scheduling, inventory management, warehouse management and material control.
• Coordinates expediting and lead‑time reduction activities to achieve customer expectations and support industry best‑in‑class production lead times.
• Communicates potential product shortfalls to the Corporate Supply Chain team and assists in resolving shortages to meet customer demands.
• Works closely with the Corporate Supply Chain team to optimise capacity and inventory plans.
• Orders raw materials—including resin, preforms, pallets, tier sheets, and top frames—ensuring adherence to procurement contracts.
• Purchases other materials and services from outside contractors, such as forklift maintenance.
• Manages periodic physical inventory of raw materials and finished goods.
• Performs reconciliation of inventory in the ERP system and accounts for material variances.
• Generates inventory and production reports, measures performance daily and weekly through analysis reports, and recommends changes to improve and optimise throughput.
• Ensures all plant safety and accident prevention policies are adhered to, including maintaining cleanliness in the warehouse area, safe work practices, accident investigation, and ensuring contractors comply with company policies and procedures.
• Manages a team of direct reports and is responsible for employee selection, development, mentoring, and performance management.
• Responsible for overall talent management and employee engagement, cultivating an environment of safety, high performance, and ethical and legal compliance.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or a related field.
• Five years in materials or operations in a manufacturing environment, preferably in plastic injection, blow molding or packaging.
• Functional certification such as APICS, CSCMP or comparable (preferred).
• Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of technology tools supporting production scheduling and reporting.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, costs and techniques for maximising effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing quality customer service.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for moving materials by air, rail, sea or road, including relative costs and benefits.

• Customer Focus
• Learning on the Fly
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Drive for Results

• Priority Setting
• Process Management
• Directing Others

• Direct Reports
• Amcor co‑workers
• Internal and External Customers

• Normal Vision
• Hearing/Listening
• Sitting
• Talking/Speaking
• Walking
• Standing
• Driving a forklift
• Carrying up to 50 pounds
• Lifting up to 50 pounds
• Operating a vehicle such as a truck or van (without additional lifting or carrying)

• Engaged team members who develop within a high‑performing culture.
• Customers who grow and prosper through quality, service and innovation.
• Investors who benefit from consistent growth and superior returns.
• A better environment resulting from leadership and product stewardship.