Production Manager

Present Two Ladders, Inc.; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary bonus

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Amcor is seeking a Production Manager to drive quality, safety and efficiency across our manufacturing operations. You will lead production teams, schedule work, and partner with the Process Engineer to ensure compliant, cost-conscious performance.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in operations or engineering, at least five years of supervision experience, and a solid track record with GMP/ISO/SQF procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in operations, engineering or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of plant supervision, quality control, maintenance, and production management.
• Strong teamwork, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production quality, safety, and scheduling.
• Direct subordinates and provide performance feedback.
• Manage cost, efficiency, and training for staff.
• Audit QA, GMP, and production methods to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate CIP projects and optimize workflows.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Quality control

Process improvement

Training & development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations management, engineering or related field

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.

Production Manager is accountable for production quality, correct process, safety, daily preventive maintenance by machines, cost control, efficiency, scheduling, and training for all levels to assure constant improvement and development. Works collaboratively with the Process Engineer and other managers to make certain that employees are properly trained in specific machine operations.

Areas of Responsibility

Managing People

• Provides direction and gains compliance
• Takes responsibility for subordinates’ activities
• Makes self available to subordinates
• Provides regular performance feedback
• Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth

Production Management

• Determines workflows and staffing requirements
• Ensures equipment capability meets demand
• Coordinates flow of materials
• Adjusts scheduling to maintain efficiency
• Meets production and delivery schedules

Resource Management

• Strives to contain costs and reduce waste
• Finds ways to conserve resources
• Overcomes resource constraints

Production Control

• Oversees hiring and training of production associates
• Manages daily production reporting for accuracy
• Controls spending to budgeted levels
• Audits QA, GMP, Scrap, HFI, and production methods
• Verifies cycle times, process sheets, and downtime logs
• Fosters team cooperation
• Defines team roles and responsibilities
• Supports group problem solving
• Ensures progress towards goals
• Acknowledges team accomplishments

Engages in CIP Process

• Works to identify/develop CIP projects based on key business needs
• Understands/acts on Metrics, measures “gap” and structures effective corrective actions
• Trained in and uses the tools of CIP effectively

Position Requirements

• Must know and follow all GMP/ASI/IMS/ISO/SQF procedures.
• Must be able to work safely and follow safety rules and JSA procedures.
• Must be able to identify and report violations and unsafe conditions to appropriate personnel.
• Must be able to wear protective clothing such as a hair net, uniform, steel-toe shoes, gloves, and earplugs.
• Must be able to effectively respond in emergency situations such as fires and accidents.
• 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

Qualification Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Operations management, engineering or related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience, which includes plant supervision, quality control, maintenance, and production management.
• Special Skills/Traits/Characteristics for a successful candidate to possess:
  • Team player with demonstrated team-building skills
  • Experience in Nissei/Aoki/Sidel/Husky operations with technical
  • Processing skills.
  • Good computer skills and administration skills.

Authority

Assume decision-making in the absence of the Plant Manager

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, 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)