Production Manager

Amcor Limited; Altfinnentrop; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amcor is seeking a Production Manager for Lenhausen, Germany. You will lead the Production, Assembly and Continuous Improvement teams, driving safety, quality and cost efficiency while delivering against site targets.

You will shape the operations strategy, coach the team, and ensure compliance with ISO9001 and related standards in a hands-on leadership role. The role requires a technical degree, 2–3 years in similar roles, and fluent German with good English.

Qualifications

• Formal degree in plastics or related field.
• Proven production/operations management experience.
• Lean and continuous improvement experience (Six Sigma, Kaizen).
• Experience in packaging is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.

Responsibilities

• Be a Leadership Team member guiding strategy and communicating performance.
• Deliver continuous improvement across site operations.
• Manage production, assembly, safety, quality and costs.
• Develop and mentor the production team; drive best practices.
• Provide timely management reports and participate in reviews.

Skills

Fluent German

Good English

Strong leadership

Coaching skills

Structured work style

Change management

Problem solving

Intercultural communicator

Education

Technical college or university degree in plastics or related field

Job description

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Production Manager
Location:
DE, 57413 Finnentrop, DE
Department: Operations/Production/Manufacturing
Full-time or Part-time: Full-Time
Job Type: Employee
Shift: On site

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 our 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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• Position Job Title: Production Manager
• BG and BU: RPSI - Health, Beauty and Wellness
• Function: Operations
• Location: Lenhausen, Germany – on site
• Line Manager’s Job Title: Plant Manager
• Contract Length: Permanent

Job Purpose

• Ensure you and your teams conduct themselves safely at all times and comply with all occupational health & safety, environment, quality & hygiene site rules.
• A key member of the sites Leadership Team supporting the development and achievement of the business strategy.
• Develop strong, clear leadership and vision, translating the site strategy into the Production department and promote continuous improvement, empowerment, career development, motivation, participation and team work.
• Ensure you and your teams adhere to Company policies at all time.
• Lead & manage all aspects of operational activity on the Lenhausen site. The principal areas being, Production, Assembly & Continuous Improvement.
• Set & influence your team to achieve all operational targets and operational excellence programmes and deliver measurable continuous improvement whilst looking to reduce costs wherever possible.
• Ensure excellent levels of product quality

Job Dimensions & Scope

• Turnover for the Plant: €13M
• Number of direct reports: 9 (40 staff in total with indirect reports)
• Scope: Amcor Rigids

Principal Accountabilities

• Leadership Team Member
  • Contribute to the setting and delivery of the overall Business Strategy
  • Provide clear and accurate communications within the Operations & Management Teams on operational performance & continuous improvement activities
• Production
  • Deliver continuous improvement plans for all aspects of the site operations
  • Responsible for managing site safety, quality, waste and operational efficiency.
  • Maintain & use information systems that provide data to develop operational excellence and accurate timely reporting.
  • Support the maintenance and development of site management systems ie ISO9001, FSSC, etc.
  • Develop exceptional practices to maximise quality, output and minimise waste)/downtime and manufacturing cost
  • Deliver key capital investment projects
  • Be responsible for the management, motivation, development and organisation of the production team to maximise the performance of the operation
  • Actively participate in the development of best practices
• Operational Support
  • Assist in delivery of agreed company training plans in areas of expertise.
  • Provide timely and accurate management reports, information and analysis to support the routine operation and development of the site.
  • Attend regular operational review meetings at the appropriate level to develop the process operation
  • Take an active role in developing world class manufacturing principles and assist with the implementation in your designated team.
  • Providing organizational support for maintenance and repairs
• Team Development
  • Develop all team members through effective performance review and appraisal.
  • Set individual/group improvement targets that deliver or support the business improvement strategies.
  • Uphold discipline and build development, succession plans and training programs for the Operations team.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Formal Qualifications and Experience
• A completed technical college or university degree, or comparable training in the field of plastics (e.g., plastics technologist, Mechanic in plastics and rubber processing)
• Proven Operations/Production Management experience, gained in a fast paced, manufacturing environment. Minimum 2-3 years in a similar role
• First-hand experience of Lean and continuous improvement methodologies e.g. Six Sigma, Kaizen etc.
• Highly Desirable: Experience in packaging
• Specific Skills and Abilities
• Fluent spoken and written German, Desirable: Good English
• Change management & problem solving
• Skilled intercultural communicator, facilitator and trainer
• Strong leadership & coaching skills
• A strong hands-on mindset and enthusiasm for technical processes
• Your work style is structured, reliable, and solution-oriented

About Amcor

Amcor is the global leader in developing and producing responsible consumer packaging and dispensing solutions across a variety of materials for nutrition, health, beauty and wellness categories. Our global product innovation and sustainability expertise enables us to solve packaging challenges around the world every day, producing a range of flexible packaging, rigid packaging, cartons and closures that are more sustainable, functional and appealing for our customers and their consumers. We are guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future. Supported by a commitment to safety, over 75,000 people generate $23 billion in annualized sales from operations that span over 400 locations in more than 40 countries.

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