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

• Supervises all plant production activities on a specific shift.  Responsible for meeting production schedules and standards, producing product in accordance with applicable customer requirements, and maintaining optimum production at the least possible cost while adhering to all Amcor Rigid Packaging’s safety requirements.  Supervises shift maintenance personnel and regular maintenance staff in the absence of the Plant Maintenance Manager.

Specific Duties:

• Directs the manufacturing and material handling activities on a given shift.  Ensures employees are performing tasks in accordance with safety policies.  Trains and supervises hourly employees in these activities; administers plant rules and procedures; recommends employees and candidates for hire, promotion, demotion, transfer, disciplinary action and/or termination.
• Effectively manages the work schedule within the department to prevent idle time and provides for the optimal use of personnel, machinery, and material.  This includes the proper use of any established work standards and incentive plans.
• Maintains standards of quality to meet customer and internal specifications.  Strives for continuous improvement in quality performance through proper training, good communication, effective leadership/supervision, and follow-up with all members of the shift.
• Maintains safe working conditions throughout the plant by taking corrective action on unsafe conditions or acts.  May serve as a member of the Plant Safety Committee.  Implements all approved safety recommendations, and insures compliance with established safety standards, including lockout/tagout, hearing conservation, and other programs required by law and/or management.
• Effectively handles employee complaints, suggestions, questions, and conflicts in accordance with the guidelines established in the Employee Handbook and in accordance with company policies/procedures.  Maintains employee morale and discipline through fairness and impartiality.
• Responsible for reporting the following information at the end of each shift: a) Production achieved by department / machine / product; b) Runtime / downtime by department / machine; c) Maintenance, installation and/or test work performed; d) Deviations from acceptable quality standards and product disposition; e) Material receipts and shipments Material problems, outages, and action taken; f) Personnel problems, absenteeism, time worked
• Assists in the review of labor and manufacturing costs as they relate to production.  Analyzes, pursues, and recommends methods for reducing these costs.
• Coordinates the implementation of any approved material or method changes.  Responsible for communicating these changes to production personnel and follows-up to insure understanding and proper implementation.
• Keeps current on technical developments and changes in order to appraise or make rec