Supply Chain

Amcor Limited; Franklin (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Amcor in Franklin, Indiana, is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to lead customer service, production planning, materials planning, inventory control, logistics and warehousing in a large, complex plant. You will drive safe, efficient production and superior service using ERP and planning systems.

As a key member of the plant management team, you will manage schedules, carrier partnerships, warehousing, raw materials, and reports; develop capacity and inventory plans with Corporate Supply

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business management or related field.
• Five years in materials or operations in a manufacturing environment, preferably plastic injection, blow molding or packaging.
• Functional certification such as APICS or CSCMP preferred.
• Proficient SAP and Microsoft Office experience.
• Knowledge of materials, production processes, costs, and distribution techniques.
• Knowledge of customer service principles.
• Knowledge of transport modes and costs.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with customers regarding requirements, orders, complaints and concerns; escalates issues to management when needed.
• Oversees plant production schedule to meet customer requirements and align with capacity and inventory targets.
• Manages logistics including carrier partnerships and incident notifications.
• Directs warehouse activities and optimizes utilization.
• Manages raw material consumption and develops plans to meet production needs.
• Establishes best practices for production scheduling, inventory management and material control.
• Coordinates expediting and lead-time reduction to meet customer expectations.
• Collaborates with Corporate Supply Chain to optimize capacity and inventory plans.
• Sources raw materials and services while adhering to procurement contracts.
• Generates inventory and production reports and drives throughput improvements.
• Ensures safety policies and a clean, safe work environment.

Skills

Customer Focus

Learning on the Fly

Interpersonal Savvy

Drive for Results

Priority Setting

Process Management

Directing Others

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

APICS/CSCMP certification

Job description

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team thats 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.

Responsible for managing customer service, production planning, materials planning, inventory control, logistics, and warehousing functions in a highly complex, large plant. Utilizes ERP and planning systems to maintain control and accuracy of all goods inventories, procurement, planning, scheduling and deliveries. Key member of plant management team, promoting a culture of safety, efficient production, high quality and superior customer service

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Communicates with customers regarding requirements, orders, complaints and concerns; and escalates complaints to the appropriate management when necessary
• Oversees the plant production schedule, ensuring customer requirements are met and alignment with capacity plans and inventory targets
• Manages logistics including carrier partnership activities and incident notifications
• Directs warehouse activities, including best practices for warehouse optimization and utilization
• Manages raw material consumption, develops plans to maintain production needs, identifies and addresses any issues to ensure on-time delivery
• Establishes and implements best practices related to production scheduling, inventory management, warehouse management and material control
• Coordinates expediting and lead-time reduction activities to achieve customer expectations and support industry best-in-class production lead times
• Communicates potential product shortfalls to Corporate Supply Chain team and assists in resolving shortages to meet customer demands
• Works closely with the Corporate Supply Chain team to optimized capacity and inventory plans
• Orders raw materials including resin, preforms, pallets, tier sheets, and top frames ensuring adherence to procurement contracts
• Purchases other materials and services from outside contractors, such as forklift maintenance
• Manages periodic physical inventory of raw materials and finished goods Performs reconciliation of inventory to ERP system. Accountable for raw and finish goods material variances.
• Generates inventory and production reports, measures performance daily and weekly through analysis reports, and recommends changes to improve and optimize throughput
• Assures all plant safety and accident prevention policies are adhered to, including maintaining cleanliness in the warehouse area, maintaining a safe work environment and safe work practices, accident investigation when necessary, and ensuring any outside contractors adhere to Amcor policies and procedures
• Managers team of direct reports and is responsible for employee selection, development, mentoring, and performance management.
• Responsible for overall talent management and employee engagement. Cultivates an environment of safety, high performance, and ethical and legal compliance.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management or equivalent in a related field
• Five years in materials or operations in a manufacturing environment, preferably in plastic injection, blow molding or packaging
• Functional certification, such as APICS, CSCMP or comparable, is preferred
• Proficient SAP and Microsoft Office experience
• Knowledge and previous use of technology tools that enable production scheduling and reporting
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing quality customer service
• Knowledge of principles and methods for moving materials by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits

Core Competencies:

• Customer Focus
• Learning on the Fly
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Drive for Results

Priority Setting

Process Management

Directing Others

Relationships:

• Direct Reports
• Amcor co-workers
• Internal and External Customers

ADA Requirements:

Physical Requirements:

Near Vision

Stooping

Pushing/Pulling

Kneeling

Climbing

Driving- Forklift

Driving - Automobile/truck/van

Other Physical Requirements:

Work Environment:

Plant Manufacturing Setting

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

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.

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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)