Production Manager

Job Description

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that is 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 is our core value and integral to how we do business.

Beyond safety 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 by adapting quickly in an ever‑changing world and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. We invest in a world‑class team, empowering colleagues to unpack their potential because when people grow, so does business.

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• Directs all production activities through the Production Supervisors and serves as the back up to the Plant Manager.
• Plans department expense budget, maintains cost control and leads cost improvement projects.
• Supervises Production Supervisors, approves departmental operating procedures and ensures implementation of the Company’s Quality Management System.
• Monitors labor and material variances, regrind levels and overall production efficiency.
• Maintains employee welfare, conducts subordinate training and discipline, and develops production personnel.
• Provides leadership in maintaining safety, quality and efficiency throughout the department.
• Determines optimal workforce utilization based on production demands and recommends more efficient methods of operation.
• Conducts daily production meetings and communicates with all departments to direct support group activities.
• Consults with the Engineering department on mold revisions, improvement projects, new products and CAPEX projects.
• Optimizes budget expenses, controls raw materials and finished goods, and adheres to Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP) and Safety Quality Foods (SQF) compliance requirements.
• Assists in preventing nonconforming product from being shipped to customers and initiates action to prevent occurrences of any non‑conformity of product or quality systems.
• Suggests actions for continual improvement to products, processes or systems and ensures implementation of solutions.
• Tracks, confirms and verifies training for employees in the department and schedules training as needed.

Compensation – $110,000/yr–$130,000/yr

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.

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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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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
• Well‑being program and Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short‑term and 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)