Production Supervisor - Nights

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet.  More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.

Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Supervise and direct the production processes in a manner, which optimizes machine efficiencies while producing quality products with a minimum scrap and conversion cost. Ensure direct reports and supporting workforce are suitable trained and performing essential functions. Provide upper management with consistently clear reporting while ensuring compliance to all company policies, corporate and plant procedures in support of policies, and any regulatory (ISO 9001) concerns.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:                                                                                       

• Supervise support of all Company policies - Safety, ISO 9001, company and plant procedures as well as relevant production department responsibilities
• Leads production safety initiatives, and promotes a safe work environment through planning, observation, and execution
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements within the department
• Ensure that operational checks/verifications are executed timely and consistently
• Write and conduct employee evaluations and corrective actions where needed
• Supervise that all resin blends, production yield, and scrap rate are at or above goal and respond as needed when not met. Enter data into appropriate systems as a means of recording shift performance
• Monitor daily attendance and staffing requirements to meet schedules and maintain hours in Kronos – report to Production Manager on differences, changes, or needs
• Observe and where possible, trouble-shoot areas of manufacturing and operations where, safety, quality, or production, are at risk
• Ensure that all working documents / paperwork is complete and correct and authorized where differences occur
• Ensure department is maintaining good housekeeping, safety, and manufacturing practices
• Effectively communicate policies and procedures with a positive attitude
• Perform First Responder duties as needed
• Report all aspects of production to include; machine status, personnel status, new employee training, training of promoted individuals
• Conduct daily pre-shift or other employee meetings/trainings as needed
• other duties deemed necessary by Management

ADDITIONAL FRONT LINE LEADER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accountable for the safety of all employees for whom they are responsible through active engagement in safety activities and provides clear, consistent communication of safe work expectations
• Completes responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures, and applicable laws
• Actively leads risk assessment activities for their area of responsibility by driving prioritized corrective and preventive actions to eliminate/reduce environmental, health or safety risks
• Lead all required meetings (i.e. Pre-shift, Department, Town Hall, etc.)
• Completes incident investigations, root cause analysis and implements corrective actions accordingly in a timely and thorough manner
• Ensures the proper training and development of all assigned employees for whom they are responsible
• Sets goals for their organizational unit; achieves goals and ensures that all employees understand and work toward achieving goals
• Motivates and coaches employees through good communication and frequent performance feedback.  Identifies and coordinates additional training as needed

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/ Or Experience

Education:  Associates degree or equivalent form a 2-year college or technical school

Experience:  5 years in manufacturing; 3 years in a supervisory role

Minimum education and years of experience should not be used exclusive of other leveling factors described below.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to organize and prioritize work activities and to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to make practical decisions without appreciable direction or advance preparation
• Ability to communicate ideas to groups or individuals
• Ability to use AS400, Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes
• Ability to use tools and measurement instruments
• Ability to develop information tracking systems
• Knowledge of business finances and manufacturing costs
• Knowledge of extrusion process
• Knowledge of national testing standards.
• Knowledge of and skill in the extrusion and blown film plastic process and associated equipment and machinery
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Knowledge of and skill in use of computers, Kronos, AS400, and PC
• Ability to support a 24/7 site
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees from diverse cultural backgrounds with limited English skills.
• Language skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedure or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence and/or procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
• Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Spreadsheet software and Word and Access.
•  Reasoning Ability - Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Mathematical Skills - Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often subjected to changing priorities, time pressures and constraints, and a high level of job-related stress. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is sometimes required to work around moving machinery or electricity requiring a high level of safety awareness.  Employee may be required to work with various hand tools and must be able to wear appropriate PPE.  Employee may be required to lift up to 65 pounds unassisted while performing job duties.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work is performed in a manufacturing environment with a majority of the day (greater than 50%) being spent on the production floor and less than 50% of the day in an office environment.  The noise level in the office environment is usually quiet unless transitioned into the production area where work is performed in a manufacturing area where the noise level in the work environment is typically loud. The manufacturing environment is not climate controlled and can involve high heat.    Employees are required to use hearing, eye and toe protection.  Other PPE may be required when working around moving machinery.

Note:  The statements herein describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification.  They do not constitute an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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 team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
• The 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 "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. 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 8 days per year and may vary by location

• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program

• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits

• Paid Parental Leave

• Retirement Savings Plan with company match

• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

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