Production Manager

Amcor; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Amcor is seeking a Production Manager in Aurora, IL to oversee daily plant operations, coordinate with Supervisors, and ensure safety, quality, and cost controls. Responsibilities include directing production, managing budgets, and maintaining productivity while leading cross-departmental efforts.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and strong communication, planning and training skills to drive continuous improvement and team development in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Strong ability to read, write and communicate with all staff levels.
• Ability to develop policies, programs and reports for customers.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Directs all production activities via Production Supervisors and interdepartmental coordination.
• Manage department budget and cost-control initiatives.
• Ensure implementation of Quality Management System and safety programs.
• Lead daily production meetings and communicate with other departments.
• Approve operating procedures and monitor labor and material variances.
• Train and develop production personnel and oversee staffing.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Budget management

Safety compliance

Communication

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

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.comILinkedInIGlassdoorIFacebook IYouTube

Job Description

Purpose

The Production Manager will monitor and coordinate the effective and efficient utilization of employees through proactive, high participation work team involvement. The position directs all day to day activities of the plant consistent with company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Plant Manager.
• Directs all production activities through the Production Supervisors, as a member of the Plant Manager’s staff, coordinates interdepartmental activities with other department heads.
• Manage under plant expense budget and the method of operation to remain within the budget and assures cost control and cost improvement projects.
• Supervises Production Supervisors.
• Approves departmental operating procedures.
• Ensures the implementation of the Company’s Quality Management System.
• Monitors and controls overtime level.
• Monitors and controls labor and material variances.
• Monitors and controls regrind levels.
• Maintains employee welfare, follows through with subordinate training and discipline.
• Maintains job descriptions and procedures in order to insure proper labor utilization.
• Provides leadership in maintaining safety, quality and efficiency throughout the department.
• Standard supervisory and administrative responsibilities of the department Manager.
• Administers and enforces the Company’s safety program.
• Determine proper utilization of workforce based on production demands.
• Recommendation for more efficient methods of operation.
• Conducts daily production meetings and communicates with all departments to direct support group activities.
• Consults with the Engineering department on mold revisions, improvement projects, new products and CAPEX projects.
• Prepares Production department’s budgets.
• Monitors production and labor efficiencies to ensure that Company standards are met and maintains proper production practices.
• Adherence to quality standards established by the Company to maintain customer satisfaction.
• Optimizes budget expenses to minimize the cost of operation consistent with productivity.
• Maintains an efficient workforce through communication and training of personnel.
• Trains and develops production personnel.

Qualifications

• Must have basic math skills to include addition, subtraction, division, multiplication and decimals. The ability to understand statistical math.
• Able to read, write, and speak to all levels of employees.
• Must be able to compose and write policies, programs, procedures, letters and reports used within the Company and send to customers.
• Good comprehension skills at a normal business level.
• Must be capable of retaining detailed instructions and information.
• Must be able to analyze, interpret and react to changes and challenges in our operation.
• Must be able to organize and plan daily activities, training and meetings as necessary.
• Must be willing and able to handle independent action. Must have the ability to give direction in an assertive manner as necessary.
• Must be able to use office equipment necessary to carry out the job.
• Ability to gather information quickly, communicate to others and react in a timely manner.
• Able to respond in emergency situations and be able to direct all personnel in accordance to the Company’s Plant Emergency Organization Team procedure (PEOT), when necessary.
• Must have above average planning skills, interactive skills, assertiveness and ability to administer policies, procedures and discipline as needed.
• Working independently or as a team with the other department heads.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree required

Physical Demands

• Must be able to work nine (9) hours per day, five (5) days per week. Overtime may be necessary.
• Noise level is 90dB.
• Polyethylene, polystyrene, PET, polypropylene and purging compound materials are both processed and ground, which provides some fumes and dust.
• Indoor and outdoor work is required.
• Must be able to wear protective clothing such as a hairnet, rubber-soled shoes, earplugs and a beard guard (if applicable).
• Must be able to lift 10 lbs. occasionally during the day.
• Occasional standing to demonstrate, instruct and conduct meetings. Must be accessible to all areas of the production floor and facility.
• Must be able to detect and sense bottle defects such as texture, bottle temperature, and color. Able to distinguish shades in color, however, some degree of color blindness may be accommodated.
• Single arm movement for writing, reading, operation of CRT, calculator and copy machine.

The information listed above is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described.

OurExpectations

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 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)