Operations Manager

Amcor; Lezo; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Amcor is seeking an Operations Manager for its LEZO site to lead Pre-press, Production, Maintenance, CI, Engineering and CAPEX, and indoor logistics maintenance. The role emphasizes compliance, alignment with plant objectives, and delivering value to customers.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in manufacturing with change management, Lean/Six Sigma knowledge, and a degree in science/engineering. Packaging experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with supervision.
• Experience in packaging is advantageous but not required.
• Experience managing significant change/transformation projects in manufacturing.
• Hands-on Lean and continuous improvement experience (Six Sigma, Kaizen).

Responsibilities

• Operations Manager at the LEZO site oversees Pre-press, Production, Maintenance, Continuous Improvement, Engineering and CAPEX, and Warehouse (indoor logistics).
• Align with plant objectives and customer requirements while ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation across the site.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Production management

Process control

Energy management

Manufacturing supervision

Change management

Continuous improvement

Engineering

Education

Degree in science/engineering

Job description

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

• The Operations Manager within our LEZO site is responsible for managing: Pre-press, Production, Maintenance, Continuous Improvement, Engineering and CAPEX, Warehouse (indoor logistics).
• Main priorities are: Compliance with company/plant policies and procedures; Alignment with plant objectives and customer requirements; Focus on continuous improvement and innovation.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment and supervision.
• Experience in packaging is an advantage but not a pre-requisite for the role.
• Experience of successfully managing significant change / transformation projects within a manufacturing environment.
• First‑hand experience of Lean and continuous improvement methodologies e.g. Six Sigma, Kaizen etc.
• Degree in a science, technology or engineering subject preferred, advanced degree advantageous.
• Knowledge of: Production machines, tools and related process control equipment.
• Infrastructure and installations (electric power, gas distribution, HVAC, compressed air,,…).
• Energy management, Shop floor systems.
• Safety and environmental regulation (Spain, EU).

Hard Skills

• Lean methodologies
• Six Sigma
• Kaizen
• Production management
• Process control
• Energy management
• Manufacturing supervision
• Change management
• Continuous improvement
• Engineering

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Communication
• Organizational skills
• Problem‑solving
• Innovation