Department Manager III

Amcor LLC; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off / PTO

Company holidays

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Amcor LLC is seeking a senior operations leader to manage the Converting (pouching) department at a large Wisconsin plant. The role oversees 100+ hourly employees and 4 supervisors, with accountability for safety, quality, productivity and cost in line with customer requirements.

The candidate will lead a safety‑driven culture, establish KPI tracking, and drive continuous improvement through the PCS and BP teams, while guiding hiring, training, and performance management of staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent
• 7+ years in manufacturing
• 5+ years supervisory/leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Lead safety initiatives and champion a safe work environment.
• Set and monitor KPIs for safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Direct supervision of Shift Supervisors and salaried staff.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost‑effective productivity gains.
• Hire, coach, and develop team; manage performance and recognition.
• Ensure compliance with SOCs, GMP, and customer requirements.

Skills

Team Leadership

Results Orientation

Continuous Improvement

Collaboration

Budget Management

People Development

Safety Leadership

Quality Focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Job description

Job Description

Manage all aspects of the Converting (pouching) department including safety, quality, productivity, cost and culture in accordance with established procedures, standards and customer requirements. This role is located in a large plant, has 4 supervisors as direct reports, and has oversight to more than 100 hourly employees.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a safety leader and puts safety first in all responsibilities. Works in conjunction with the EHS Manager to establish and maintain all policies and programs to assure a safe working environment.
• Establishes, maintains, communicates, and enforces safety, quality, waste and productivity standards to meet plant goals.
• Maintains department housekeeping per 5S and GMP (GoodManufacturing Practices) standards.
• Maintains quality standards consistent with customer’s and the company’s requirements.
• Oversees and manages the Performance Control System (PCS) for the department including establishing key performance indicators (KPIs), auditing Supervisor/Operator shift meetings, and leading department meetings.
• Ensures that standards are met and action‑item registers are maintained to document, communicate, and eliminate exceptions.
• Works with the Plant Leadership team to determine the greatest continuous improvement opportunities in the department.
• Assists with the execution of CI efforts to address the opportunities and ensures standards are updated and adhered to following close‑out of each improvement team.
• Provides feedback to the department and individual employees on performance against standards.
• Supervises salaried staff of Shift Supervisors.
• Is responsible for all elements of supervision including hiring, terminations, recognition, discipline, training, employee relations, performance‑management and salary administration.
• Ensures that Best Practice teams related to process discipline have appropriate representation.
• Implements changes based on recommendations of the BP team where applicable.
• Ensures that investigations are completed for any injuries, incidents and near misses and that follow‑up action items are completed in a timely manner.
• Recommends capital projects and ensures needs, ROI and KPI related to these projects are documented and submitted per Amcor policies.
• Ensures customer complaints are investigated, and corrective actions are implemented and evaluated for effectiveness according to established standards. This includes staff involvement and communication of the issues to crews.
• Ensures that accurate Standard Operating Conditions (SOCs) are in place and followed.
• Maintains productivity standards based on SOCs, best practices and continuous improvement.
• Promotes a strong safety culture and environment.
• Adheres to Amcor values and actively contributes to a high‑performance culture.
• Meets or exceeds plant business plan and KPIs.
• Operates within established budget.
• Best Practices establishment & execution.
• Effective, cost‑efficient planning and utilization of manpower, materials and machinery.
• Strong Human Capital planning, development and management for direct reports.

Values & Skills

• Results Orientation / Delivers on Plan
• Team Leadership
• Develops Organizational Capability
• Drives High Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Facility Business Acumen/Market Knowledge
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Collaboration and Best Practice Leadership

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree with emphasis on a technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 7years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• A minimum of 5years supervisory/leadership experience.

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.

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)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 the "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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