We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference!  

At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860’s and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.   

Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future? At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visit www.amcor.com.  

Job Description

Coordinate and oversee the tactical items (audits/quality complaints/training/etc.) of a manufacturing department according to established procedures, standards and customer requirements. 

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

• Acts as a safety leader and puts safety first in all responsibilities. Works in conjunction with the Department Manager to establish and maintain all policies and programs to assure a safe working environment.
• Ensures customer complaints are investigated; corrective actions are implemented and evaluated for effectiveness according to established standards. This includes staff involvement and communication of the issues to crews.
• Provide quality trending information to the Department Manager for any improvement initiatives required. 
• Support internal quality feedback program in department with the shift supervisors.
• Manage quality and EHS audits and follow-up actions in the department.
• Manage the QA Hold Area (direct ship setouts; retain management; etc.).
• Ensures that production standards are maintained and bi-annually updated to manage variances and scheduling issues.
• Ensures that Best Practice teams related to process discipline have appropriate representation. Implements changes based on recommendations of the BP team where applicable.
• Ensures that accurate Standard Operating Conditions (SOC’s) are in place and followed. Maintains productivity standards based on SOC’s, best practices and continuous improvement.
• Supervises hourly support staff within the department.  Is responsible for all elements of supervision including hiring, terminations, recognition, discipline, training, employee relations and performance management.
• Lead onboarding of new hires within the department
• Manage job profile, work instruction and OPL creation/revisions and operator/assistant qualification tracking.
• Maintain the department Action Item Register. Lead weekly meeting with assigned resources to obtain updates and estimated completion dates.

• Provide support to the department manager for following up on critical items for daily success.
• Lead and provide tactical support for information and data improvements within the department.
• Lead targeted Continuous Improvement efforts concerning (rapid improvement teams; Kaizen; 5S; etc.) for the department.
• Adheres to Amcor’s values and actively contributes to a high-performance culture.

  WHAT WE VALUE

• Results Orientation / Delivers on Plan
• Team Leadership
• Develops Organizational Capability
• Drives High Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Facility Business Acumen/Market Knowledge
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Collaboration and Best Practice Leadership

WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU

• A Bachelor’s degree with emphasis on a technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience.