Manufacturing Process Improvement Engineer Sr Thermoforming

MPI Engineer III

The primary role of the MPI Engineer III is to implement and lead standardization & continuous improvement initiatives that improve safety, service, quality and cost. This position will have a focus on Thermoforming within the Manufacturing Process Improvement Team and will provide process expertise and support to the plants and participate on and/or lead Process Standards Teams to ensure horizontal expansion of best practices across AFNA.

• Implementation of standardization & CI initiatives
• Provide process support of key manufacturing processes across plants
• Identify and lead implementation of cost takeout opportunities through waste reduction, material substitutions and equipment modifications (plant specific or across several plants)
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects to achieve business objectives, including participation in teams within the business and functional areas
• Manage and/or lead project teams that deliver a minimum of $500M in cost savings per year
• Assist in generating reporting tools and progress reporting for assigned business area
• Support the efforts of the divisional MPI team 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 plant personnel
• Partner in analyzing and recommending changes in technology to better position the business
• Responsible for execution of assigned CI projects and overall delivery of metric improvement and benefits for the assigned business, resulting in the achievement of strategic business objectives and goals; also responsible for identifying projects that may lead to better processes, quality & savings
• Implement various process standards such as start‑up and shut‑down, resin transitions, troubleshooting techniques, resin handling, machine standard operating conditions, QA standards
• Understand and support the CI methodology in all project and teams assigned
• Create & provide capital improvement justification for improvements in quality & cost
• Engage with plant & business unit leadership on critical projects
• Projects as assigned
• Demonstrated technical expertise in several manufacturing processes
• Able to generate and implement critical manufacturing technology standards of operation
• Able to generate and implement critical operational methods or standard work for process engineers and operators to follow
• Lead process standardization efforts for safety, service, quality and cost
• Attainment of KPI goals, cost savings, etc. as defined by plant operational efficiencies and output

• 5-7 years professional experience in a manufacturing organization
• Bachelor’s degree is required, engineering or industrial technology preferred
• Training and experience in Lean methodologies, Green/Black belt or Kaizens
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve across a variety of business processes and generate new ideas
• 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
• Works proficiently with Microsoft Office with an aptitude for learning additional computer applications
• Available to be on‑site, based on a 24‑hour on‑call schedule
• Travel approximately 10‑20% of the time to support plants

The starting salary for this position is expected to be between $98,000 to $122,500; however, base pay offered may vary within the full salary range $98,000 to $147,000 depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on national averages and a geographic differential may be applied based on work location. Position may also be eligible for Amcor’s Management Incentive Plan / Sales Incentive Plan, which is an annual bonus program based on business and individual performance, as well as medical coverage and other health and welfare benefits.

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Flexi…