Production Manager

Amcor Limited; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

Paid time off

Company holidays

Wellbeing program

Retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Amcor seeks a Production Supervisor for its Peosta plant to lead the Production Department, ensuring safe, efficient operations and compliance with GMP/ISO standards. You will allocate resources, supervise staffing, and drive continuous improvement across the line.

You will coach staff, manage training and performance reviews, and partner with cross‑functional teams to optimize throughput and quality, while maintaining a strong safety culture and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Technical School Degree in manufacturing or related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience as a Production Supervisor.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Production Department staffing and organization.
• Plan and coordinate production training programs on and off site.
• Conduct performance appraisals and manage personnel discipline.
• Ensure safe working conditions, GMP compliance and proper equipment.
• Analyze costs and drive cost reductions where possible.
• Develop procedures and coordinate cross‑department production projects.
• Maintain records for evaluation and control of department activities.
• Promote safety and cooperate with others to achieve department goals.

Skills

Production Supervisor experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Technical School Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that is 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. Its 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.

PURPOSE: The position assumes full responsibility for the operation of the Production Department, for the factory facility and procedures necessary for the Peosta Amcor Plant to comply with governmental facility related regulations. Executes production projects or investigations in support of plant operations. Ensures the objective of maximum operating efficiency of the plant and facility by the effective allocation of Production Department resources and communications between other supporting management staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for effective functional organization and staffing of the Production Department.
• Responsible for all production training programs on and off site, planning and coordinating various programs to meet personnel needs within the departmental requirements and recommends improved training methods.
• Completes performance appraisals and conducts appraisal interviews on Production personnel and maintains discipline in accordance with the company's rules.
• Responsible for assuring adequate working conditions, safety programs and appropriate production equipment and supplies.
• Analyze costs and cost reductions where possible on an ongoing basis.
• Develop procedures relating to immediate areas of responsibilities. H. Coordinates projects of production with other department functions.
• Stays informed on current developments in immediate field of vocation and attends schooling and other functions as necessary and communicates information to subordinate personnel.
• Develops and maintains administrative records as necessary for evaluation and control of all Department activities.
• Communicates and cooperates with other employees in a positive and constructive manner to achieve the Goals of the Department and the Plant.
• Promotes Safety by following all Plant Safety rules and reports violations and unsafe practices to appropriate Management Personnel.
• Follows GMP policy, product safety and daily cleaning.
• Must be able to follow the ISO and Quality Management Systems
• Other duties as assigned. All of the above are essential job functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Executes Production Projects in support of Plant Operations.
• Must know and follow all GMP procedures.
• Must be able to work safely and follow Safety Rules and Procedures.
• Must be able to identify and report violations and unsafe conditions to appropriate personnel.
• Must be able to wear protective clothing as hair net, uniform, steel toe shoes, gloves, long-sleeved shirt, and earplugs.
• Must be able to effectively respond in an Emergency Situation such as Fire, and Accident and direct the activities of others.
• Must be able to follow all Department Procedures and Directives. All of the above are essential job functions.

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIP:

Reports directly to Plant Manager. Responsible for Production Personnel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Technical School Degree, knowledgeable in the Manufacturing field or 3-5 years experience as Production Supervisor.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs.

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 "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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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

Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)