Extrusion Production Lead: Quality, Changeovers & Downtime

Amcor; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Wellbeing programs

Retirement Savings Plan with company**

Tuition Reimbursement

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

Amcor is seeking a technician in Dalton, GA to support extrusion operators and ensure products meet specifications. You will follow SOPs, assist with change-overs, and help maintain continuous material flow while guiding operators.

You will troubleshoot basic issues, coach staff, minimize downtime and scrap, and work with the shift Facilitator. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and Amcor values as we drive production efficiency.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent training and specialized training.
• Minimum 2+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Helps manage the technical side of the Extrusion Operators assignment. Ensure products are within specification and proper quality is attained before initiating the production run. Confirms process controls are functioning properly. Directs and participates in the change-over process to new product. Ensures raw materials are available for continuous processing and may make basic repairs/adjustments when necessary.
• Primarily provides general direction and technical support to shift operations and extrusion operators. Follows standard operating procedures and related processing principles to ensure order specifications are attained. Assist to resolve operator problems, provides guidance and coaching. Leads change-over activities and ensures minimum downtime/scrap is achieved. May assist operator to complete scheduled timelines. Assists shift Facilitator as requested.

Skills

Technical troubleshooting

Quality focus

Coaching/mentoring

Process controls

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Amcor is seeking a technician in Dalton, GA to support extrusion operators and ensure products meet specifications. You will follow SOPs, assist with change-overs, and help maintain continuous material flow while guiding operators.

You will troubleshoot basic issues, coach staff, minimize downtime and scrap, and work with the shift Facilitator. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and Amcor values as we drive production efficiency.