Operations Manager

Amcor Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical

Free on site car parking

Pension scheme

Reward and discount platform

Staff social events

Job summary

Amcor is seeking an Operations Manager for the Winterbourne site in the United Kingdom. You will lead Production and Maintenance within the plant leadership team, driving safety, continuous improvement, and alignment with customer requirements.

The role focuses on managing budgets, processes, KPIs, and capacity to meet demand while fostering a proactive, team-oriented environment and strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology or Engineering is required.
• Experience in manufacturing environments is essential.
• Lean and continuous improvement experience (Six Sigma/Kaizen) is highly preferred.
• Proactive leadership and people skills to drive safety culture.
• Open, outgoing and team-oriented interpersonal style.

Responsibilities

• Delivering budget in terms of production volumes, costs, Capex.
• Defining and managing organisational processes and improvements.
• Ensure timely execution of the production plan by optimising capacity.
• Defining and verifying the correct KPIs to control processes performance.
• Support the optimisation of working capital through inventory reduction.
• Deliver continuous improvement plans for site operations.
• Promote Amcor values within the plant and heighten team performance.
• Maintain collaboration and engagement; lead safety programs and culture.
• Coordinate with functions on HSE system; support safety procedures and training.
• Support ISO 14001 and ISO 13485 compliance.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical

Education

Degree in Science, Technology or Engineering

Job description

Job Summary:

The Operations Manager within our Winterbourne site is responsible for managing Production and Maintenance areas. Along with the rest of the Plant Leadership Team the Operations Manager is critical in supporting the PGM in the effective plant management, ensuring a drive for excellence approach. The role is vital to the sites safety culture, compliance with company/plant policies & procedures and focus on continuous improvement and innovation. The Operations Manager is vital in aligning the plants objectives and customer requirements.

Key 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., manufacturing environmentExperience in packaging is an advantage but not a pre-requisite for the roleExperience 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 organizationDemonstrate employee engagement skills in an ongoing effort to create a positive & fulfilling work environment.Assertive problem - solver able to identify gaps and define implementable solutionsGenuine passion to transform manufacturing capabilityOpen, outgoing and team-oriented interpersonal style with strong motivation and facilitation skillsResults-oriented: able to take actions and implement effective solutions in a timely mannerSkilled communicator who is customer orientated with drive and energyAnalytical and structured approach

Benefits:

• Private medical
• Free on site car parking
• Subsidised canteen
• Pension scheme
• Reward and discount platform
• Staff social events

About Amcor

Amcor is a global leader in packaging solutions for consumer and healthcare products. With industry-leading innovation capabilities, global scale and technical expertise, we help our customers grow and meet the needs of millions of consumers every day. Our teams develop responsible, more sustainable packaging in flexible and rigid formats across multiple materials. Supported by a commitment to safety, ~70,000 colleagues across ~140 countries bring our global capabilities to local customers and provide local access to global brands. Our work is guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future.NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC