Operations Leader - Manufacturing & Lean Excellence

Amcor; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical

Free on site car parking

Subsidised canteen

Reward and discount platform

Staff social events

Job summary

Amcor is seeking an Operations Manager for the Winterbourne site to lead production and maintenance with a focus on safety, cost control, and continuous improvement. You will align plant objectives with customer requirements and drive performance as part of the Plant Leadership Team.

Key duties include delivering production budgets, defining processes, optimizing capacity, and leading change initiatives while maintaining high standards of quality and safety. A strong Lean mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven senior Operations Management experience, gained in a fast paced, highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• 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
• Proactive, positive leadership and people skills to ensure alignment with safety culture throughout organization
• Demonstrate employee engagement skills in an ongoing effort to create a positive & fulfilling work environment
• Assertive problem-solver able to identify gaps and define implementable solutions
• Genuine passion to transform manufacturing capability
• Open, outgoing and team-oriented interpersonal style with strong motivation and facilitation skills
• Results-oriented: able to take actions and implement effective solutions in a timely manner
• Skilled communicator who is customer orientated with drive and energy
• Analytical and structured approach

Responsibilities

• Delivering budget in terms of production volumes, costs, Capex
• Defining and managing organisational processes and improvements (roles, responsibilities, number of headcounts, shifts, activities), according to company policies and budget
• Ensure timely execution of the production plan by optimising capacity to meet demand
• Defining and verifying the correct KPIs to control processes performance
• Support the optimisation of working capital through the reduction of inventory
• Deliver continuous improvement plans for all aspects of the site operations
• Promoting Amcor Values within the plant
• Heightening own team performances, knowledge, and leadership
• Maintaining high level of collaboration, motivation, and engagement
• Taking an active role in the plant’s safety programs and goals, spreading safety culture
• Supports the coordination of company functions in the application of the HSE System
• Implementation of safety and health measures in the workplace
• Support the development of safety procedures for the various company activities
• Support the training and informing workers about Safety issues and responsibilities
• Supports activities related to ISO 14001 and ISO 13485
• Strict adherence to the organization’s hygiene rules, understanding the importance of personal hygiene and wearing appropriate protective gear to avoid compromising product quality
• Excellent knowledge of quality standards, data integrity, and the importance of maintaining product integrity

Skills

Operations management

Lean / Six Sigma

People leadership

Change management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Science/Technology/Engineering

Job description

Amcor is seeking an Operations Manager for the Winterbourne site to lead production and maintenance with a focus on safety, cost control, and continuous improvement. You will align plant objectives with customer requirements and drive performance as part of the Plant Leadership Team.

Key duties include delivering production budgets, defining processes, optimizing capacity, and leading change initiatives while maintaining high standards of quality and safety. A strong Lean mindset is essential.