Engineering Manager - Injection Molding

Amcor Flexibles, LLC; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Flexible time off

Company-paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Amcor Flexibles, LLC in Lawrence, Kansas is seeking an Engineering Manager to supervise and lead a diverse engineering team in our Injection Molding plant. You will oversee project implementation, prioritize engineering tasks aimed at improving production safety, efficiency, and quality.

The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills, a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Amcor offers a comprehensive benefits package and values continuous development for its employees.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Industrial Maintenance/Engineering.
• Detail oriented with root cause investigative mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Stable work history with excellent attendance and safety habits.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the engineering team and manage project phases.
• Instill a positive safety culture within the team.
• Collaborate with manufacturing managers to assess priorities.
• Track cost savings from implemented projects.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Technical skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

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.

To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube.

About the Role

As an Engineering Manager within our Injection Molding plant, you will supervise our diverse discipline engineering team. You can expect to manage the implementation and development phases necessary to complete projects, make statistical driven decisions to set engineering priorities for improving production efficiency, safety, and quality, and provide leadership and communications for ensuring the efficient operations of teams. A successful candidate will be process-oriented, and task driven for the safe completion of simple and complex activities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for instilling a positive safety culture by ensuring their personal safety and the safety of other team members, including vendors and contractors.
• Leads & develops Engineering Team in all areas, including providing guidance, direction, and development to Engineers.
• Collaborate with other manufacturing managers and leadership to set and assess priorities across teams.
• Assesses cost effectiveness and feasibility of manufacturing processes; makes and implements recommendations to improve safety, efficiency and reduce costs.
• Provides guidance and oversight in development and execution of plant renovations and expansions; coordinates outside contractors and vendors.
• Assists other teams (production, maintenance, tooling, etc.) and/or other appropriate leadership with programs, activities, and responsibilities of those teams.
• Tracks cost savings of implemented projects and efficiency improvements
• Prepares and implements the capital budget.
• Performs annual performance evaluations of employees
• Respond to customer complaints and implement corrective / preventive action.
• Maintain and enforce all company safety, environmental and department of health requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong problem solving and technical skills.
• 5 years of experience in Industrial Maintenance/Engineering.
• Prefer Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Detail oriented/root cause investigative mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Strong analytical skills and organizational skills with proven ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated leadership ability.
• Stable work history and excellent attendance/safety habits.
• Capable of physical mobility including sitting, bending, twisting, standing, pushing, pulling and lifting/moving up to 35 pounds periodically.
• Must be a team player with excellent attendance, communication, and problem solving skills.
• Must be able to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced production environment.
• Must perform all duties in a safe and effective manner.

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.

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Benefits

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• 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)