Plant Director: Safety & Growth Leader

Amcor; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental & Vision coverage

Flexible time off

Company-paid holidays

Wellbeing program

EAP

Job summary

Amcor seeks a seasoned plant leader to drive safety, production excellence, and financial performance at a high-volume injection-molding facility in the United States. You will supervise 24/7 operations, manage budgets, and partner with department managers to foster a strong, results-driven culture.

The role requires 5–10 years in manufacturing leadership with a focus on continuous improvement, cost control, and personnel development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field preferred.
• 5-10 years Injection Molding Experience Preferred.
• 5-10 years Management Experience Preferred.
• 5-10 years Manufacturing Process Knowledge Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Foster and enhance safety culture to achieve safety excellence.
• Provide operational and employee leadership to the facility.
• Manage financial performance and meet business commitments.
• Oversee plant cost structure including labor, maintenance, and spending.
• Assist with budgeting, production statistics, and cost analysis.
• Lead continuous improvement objectives and cost savings efforts.
• Support positive culture aligned with company values.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory matters and quality audits.

Skills

Production supervision

People leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Word

Job description

Amcor seeks a seasoned plant leader to drive safety, production excellence, and financial performance at a high-volume injection-molding facility in the United States. You will supervise 24/7 operations, manage budgets, and partner with department managers to foster a strong, results-driven culture.

The role requires 5–10 years in manufacturing leadership with a focus on continuous improvement, cost control, and personnel development.