Production Supervisor: Lead Safe, Efficient Packaging Ops

Amcor Flexibles, LLC; Peosta (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amcor is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead hourly staff on a shift, ensuring safe, efficient operations, quality products, and continuous improvement. You will coach and develop a team, manage staffing to meet schedules, and uphold GMP/ISO standards.

The role requires strong leadership, effective communication, and a proactive safety mindset in a high-speed molding environment with extrusion/blowmolding equipment. Apply to join a world-class team.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred (may substitute for part of supervisory experience).
• Three years of supervisory experience, or a college degree plus one year of supervisory experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop employees.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Functional knowledge of maintenance & repair processes for highspeed molding machines.
• Thorough knowledge of extrusion and blowmolding equipment.
• Proficient computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all hourly personnel on the assigned shift to ensure efficient plant operations.
• Ensure production of quality products, including minimizing scrap, verifying bottle inspections, & ensuring proper packing procedures.
• Oversee material usage, material handling, & movement procedures, including safe operation of forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Monitor SPC functions, cycle times, product changeovers, & downstream equipment performance.
• Verify production labeling, reporting accuracy, & preparation of carton/unit labels.
• Ensure proper regrind processes & minimize heldware.
• Maintain workforce performance through training, coaching, development, & timely feedback, including annual reviews.
• Ensure shift staffing aligns with production schedules & standards; verify daily time and attendance for all employees, including temporary staff.
• Verify operator preventive maintenance checks and inspect systems room when maintenance is unavailable.
• Maintain a safe work environment by enforcing PPE use, ensuring clean and hazardfree areas, keeping fire exits unblocked, and responding to accidents or near misses.
• Communicate effectively with plant staff, including notifying appropriate personnel when machines are down.
• Verify Employee & Temp Timecards are correct at the end of every week.
• Promote & enforce all plant safety rules, GMP policies, ISO standards, & Quality Management Systems.
• Lead required safety and communication meetings (preshift, department, change management, town hall, etc.).
• Conduct incident investigations, root cause analysis, & implement corrective actions promptly.
• Lead risk assessment activities & drive corrective/preventive actions to reduce safety and environmental risks.
• Respond effectively to emergency situations & direct others as needed.
• Follow all department procedures & directives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Flexible schedule

Maintenance knowledge

Leadership

Computer skills

Education

College degree preferred

Job description

Amcor is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead hourly staff on a shift, ensuring safe, efficient operations, quality products, and continuous improvement. You will coach and develop a team, manage staffing to meet schedules, and uphold GMP/ISO standards.

The role requires strong leadership, effective communication, and a proactive safety mindset in a high-speed molding environment with extrusion/blowmolding equipment. Apply to join a world-class team.