R&D Operations Analyst

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As the R&D Operations Analyst, you will be responsible for implementing, governing, and sustaining the systems and processes to support the daily operational needs of the Amcor Flexibles North America R&D organization. The primary scope of responsibility will encompass specification management with a focus on standardization and simplification.

You’ll also have responsibility for ensuring data integrity and accuracy while collaborating on projects with cross functional areas. Additionally, you’ll use analytical and quantitative methods and specification rationalization to support the R&D organization.

• Maintain process standards and data rules to ensure system data integrity across R&D tools and systems
• Perform system approval and governance for technical specifications, material (direct, groups, blends), manufacturing and quality specifications
• Lead and support system implementation initiatives
• Execute daily requests from R&D and AFNA business partners
• Lead and support end to end processes for continuous improvement opportunities across AFNA R&D
• Participates in end-to-end process alignment with other areas and recommends processes as applicable for the division
• Lead Implementation and standardization of elements of the Technical Specifications, Quality Test Methods, Specification and SAP data
• Execute maintenance plan for Technical Specifications (Quality, Materials, Manufacturing, Special instructions).
• Define Technical Specification standards for use in the R&D community

• Maintain documentation and work instructions for core R&D systems and processes
• Maintain AFNA R&D Operations content in Share Point
• Maintain training curriculum for core R&D systems and processes
• Provide training for new employees as well as on‑going training requirements on R&D Systems
• Mentor and develop expertise in others
• Measures effectiveness of the solutions and makes necessary adjustments as continuous improvements
• Supports knowledge sharing and knowledge transfer efforts.

• Actively engage in change management process
• Define and manage Project Plans, Project Team Meetings, and establish and develop Project Stakeholder relationships.
• Continuously learns company business process and gains functional expertise
• Participates on the best approach to pilot and deploy solutions

• Demonstrated project leadership to deliver results while sustaining a great culture
• Ability to understand relational database and manage the data including reports preferred
• Solid Planning and organizational skills
• Attention to detail with high level of accuracy with excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Advanced Excel Knowledge
• Collaborating & Influencing
• Multiple language capability preferred though not required
• Adaptability
• Knowledge pf and demonstrated implementation in use of continuous improvement tools

• Bachelor's degree
• 4+ years of…