Production Lead - INJ - D Shift

Amcor; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 79,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in packaging and containers manufacturing is seeking a Production Lead for their Allentown plant. Ideal candidates will have experience in manufacturing leadership, and will be responsible for ensuring productivity and safety standards while managing operator performance. The role offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Health Insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience as a group leader in a manufacturing environment.
• Functional computer skills including email and equipment touch screens.
• Ability to work overtime when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Operator PM’s are completed and monitor mechanical issues.
• Document and monitor processes to ensure accurate completion.
• Coordinate daily staffing and communicate with Shift Supervisor.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

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Job Description

Position Overview: The Production Shift Lead is responsible for performance of the shift by maintaining control of the process, executing daily production plans and ensuring operators perform job responsibilities in the areas of safety, housekeeping, quality, and operations.

Essential Responsibilities And Duties:

Ability to perform the essential job responsibilities of the Machine Operator position in their functional area as outlined on the Machine Operator Job Description.

• Ensure Operator PM’s are completed, monitor FMS and participate in changeovers when required
• Ensure all mechanical issues are addressed or communicated to Supervision Correct or initiate correction on safety concerns that have been identified. Follow up to ensure correction has removed the safety concern
• Document and monitor processes and operator logs to ensure accurate completion and identify necessary follow-up to issues
• Ensure product quality standards are maintained, monitored and entered into Real SPC.
• Follow up to ensure corrective actions have been successful. Contain suspect product as needed.
• Work closely with Supervisor and/or Operations Manager to identify training needs and work closely with Operator and/or designated trainers to ensure training needs are met.
• Act as primary contact for Operators to communicate information, assist in problem-solving and trouble-shooting, and act as a general resource.
• Monitor employee behavior regarding work instructions, process control plans and operator responsibilities and correct or reinforce behavior as appropriate. Monitor employee behavior in the areas of safety, housekeeping, and GMP guidelines.
• Provides general reinforcement on corrective employee behavior as appropriate and reports any significant non-compliant behavior to management immediately.
• Provide input to supervisors and managers on employee performance
• Participate continuous improvement projects.
• Coordinate daily staffing and break relief.
• Communicate with Shift Supervisor as required.
  
  

Qualifications: Education

• High school diploma or general education degree with one to three years experience acting as a group leader, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Functional computer skills, including previous experience with equipment touch screens, and e-mail. SAP, Word, Excel experience desired, but not required.
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented
• Ability to work overtime when necessary
  
  

Primary Contacts:

• Shift Employees, Process Specialists, Supervisor, Department Operations Manager, Safety and Training Coordinator
  
  

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Assigns employees work tasks
• Monitors employee behavior to ensure compliance to Amcor guidelines, work rules and processes
• Has the authority to shut down production lines or equipment in the event of a safety or quality concern
  
  

Physical Requirements

☒Normal Vision

☒Distant Vision

☒Near Vision

☒Hearing/ Listening

☒ Sitting

☒Talking/Speaking

☒Hand/Finger Dexterity

☒ Walking

☒Standing

☒Stooping

☒Pushing/Pulling

☒Bending

☒Kneeling

☒Climbing

☐Lifting (amount 50+ pounds)

☐Carrying (amount 50+ pounds)

☐Driving- Forklift

☐Lifting (amount < 50 pounds)

☒Carrying (amount < 50 pounds)

☐Driving – Automobile/truck/van

Other Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in temperatures ranging from forty degrees in the winter to one hundred plus degrees during the summer, depending on assigned work area.
  
  

Work Environment : Plant Manufacturing Setting – Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request to enable individuals with disability to perform essential function within the scope of the work environment

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities, skills and/or abilities.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Dental & Vision insurance
• Company-paid Life and Disability insurance
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Tuition reimbursement
  
  

Perks

• Safety – First Culture
• Employee discounts
• Fitness Reimbursements
• Referral bonus program
• Quarterly bonus program
• Safety PPE reimbursement (shoes, glasses)
• Special events & celebrations
  
  

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 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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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 9 days per year and may be slightly higher by location
• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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