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

Schedule: 12 Hour Day Shift; 2-2-3 pattern (every other weekend)

Position Overview:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the overall operation of the production department in a safe, profitable and efficient manner through proper utilization of assigned manpower, materials, equipment, and space. Also responsible for coordinating all activities within the scope of control and for setting priorities necessary to accomplish predetermined goals.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties: 

Supervises hourly and temporary employees in performing various production operations, administers all rules, programs and procedures that pertain to direct reports.Responsible for on-the-job training of employees. Instructs new or reassigned employees in the safe and efficient operation of equipment and processed. Responsible for promoting and enforcing safety rules and policies. Adhering to Company safety standards as they relate to daily operations.Effectively manages employee work schedules and provide optimal use of manpower, machinery, and materials to eliminate unfavorable labor variances. Responsible for scheduling and controlling overtime; working in conjunction with the plant production needs.Evaluates employees based on performance set forth in the evaluation guidelines. Recommends candidates for hire, promotion, demotion, transfer, or release.Observes production operation within area of control to ascertain compliance with safety, quality, production standards, work rules, and efficient operation of equipment. Utilizes problem solving skills and techniques and takes corrective action to eliminate any deviation.Reports potential production downtime, scrap production, and quality of each machine under the supervisor's responsibility and summarizes data from shift.Responsible for following Good Manufacturing Practices and any other applicable Prerequisite Programs associated with the Food Safety SystemAdditional administrative functions: weekly payroll reporting, attendance and vacation tracking.Drive an injury free culture and awareness of the importance of continuous improvement.Effectively handles employee concerns, suggestions, questions, and conflicts in accordance with the guidelines established in the Employee Handbook, and in accordance with Company policy/procedure. Maintains employee morale and discipline through fairness and impartiality.Coordinates the implementation of any approved process or procedure changes. Responsible for communicating these changes to production personnel and follows-up to insure understanding and proper implementation.Must be committed to providing our customers a product that is safe and meets specifications, regulations and statutory requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of two years of college, prefer Bachelor’s Degree or acceptable combination of experience and education.Must be able to communicate quickly and effectively with all members of the shift as well with management, customers and vendors.Three years experience in manufacturing, with the technical and leadership experience.Plastic industry especially desirable and/or pharmaceutical, food and beverage manufacturing.Proficient in the use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and e-mail applications

Physical Requirements

Distant and Near VisionHearing/ ListeningSittingTalking/SpeakingHand/Finger DexterityWalkingStandingStoopingPushing/PullingBendingKneelingClimbingLifting (amount < 50 pounds)Carrying (amount < 50 pounds)Driving – Automobile/truck/van

Work Environment: Plant Manufacturing Setting & Office Environment

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities, skills and/or abilities.

Our Expectations

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 teamOur customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovationOur investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returnsThe environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and 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.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the links  "EEO is the and "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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Benefits

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 9 days per year and may be slightly higher by location

Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)