Manufacturing Manager

Amcor; Pauls Valley (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Flexible time off

Company-paid holidays

Wellbeing program

Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Job summary

A leading packaging firm in Oklahoma is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to oversee operations within a smaller plant environment. Responsibilities include ensuring safe operations, leading a team of Shift Supervisors, and driving continuous improvement in productivity and quality. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a technical field alongside 3+ years of manufacturing experience and at least 1 year in a supervisory role. This position promotes a high-performance culture and focuses on customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 1 year of supervisory or leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate manufacturing department activities for safe operations.
• Establish safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Oversee Performance Control System and KPI development.
• Supervise and develop team of Shift Supervisors.
• Ensure customer complaints are investigated and resolved.

Skills

Safety leadership

Operational excellence

Performance management

Team development

Customer focus

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Job description

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

As a Manufacturing Manager, you will lead and coordinate all activities within a manufacturing department to ensure safe operations, high‑quality output, and strong productivity. This role typically supports a smaller plant environment and directly oversees a team of fewer than 40 hourly employees, as well as a team of Shift Supervisors.

What You Will Do

Lead With Safety

• Serve as a visible safety leader, placing safety first in all decisions and actions.
• Partner with the EHS Manager to develop, implement, and sustain policies and programs that support a safe working environment.
• Ensure investigations for injuries, incidents, and near misses are completed promptly, and that corrective actions are executed effectively.

Drive Operational Excellence

• Establish, communicate, and enforce safety, quality, waste, and productivity standards aligned with plant goals.
• Maintain housekeeping and process discipline through adherence to 5S and GMP standards.
• Ensure Standard Operating Conditions (SOCs) are accurate, current, and followed, enabling consistent productivity and continuous improvement.

Manage Performance & Improvement Systems

• Oversee the Performance Control System (PCS), including KPI development, shift‑meeting audits, and leading department‑level meetings.
• Maintain and update action item registers to track exceptions and drive issue resolution.
• Collaborate with the Plant Steering Committee to identify improvement opportunities, support project execution, and ensure standards reflect updated processes.

Lead & Develop People

• Supervise and develop a team of salaried Shift Supervisors.
• Manage all aspects of people leadership including hiring, training, performance management, employee relations, discipline, and recognition.
• Promote a strong safety‑oriented, high‑performance culture supported by continuous feedback and coaching.

Strengthen Quality & Customer Focus

• Ensure customer complaints are investigated thoroughly, corrective actions are implemented, and results are communicated effectively to all relevant teams.
• Maintain quality standards that meet or exceed both customer expectations and company requirements.

Optimize Resources & Support Plant Goals

• Recommend and justify capital projects with clear needs, ROI, and performance impact.
• Manage labor, materials, and equipment efficiently to support cost‑effective operations.
• Deliver results that meet or exceed the plant’s business plan, KPI targets, and budget expectations.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 1 year of supervisory or leadership experience.

What We Value

• Results Orientation / Delivering on Commitments
• Team Leadership & Talent Development
• Ability to Build Organizational Capability
• Driving a High‑Performance Culture
• Customer Focus & Responsiveness
• Strong Business Acumen & Market Awareness
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Collaboration & Best Practice Leadership

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 "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

• 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)