Team Leader

Amcor; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 3,995,000 - 5,648,000; Full time

Job summary

Amcor in California is seeking a Front Line Leader to oversee shift production, ensure safety compliance and optimize line performance. You will supervise staff, coordinate maintenance communication and maintain housekeeping standards while supporting plant operations across varied shifts.

The role requires a high school diploma, several years of extrusion or production experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and JDE systems.

Qualifications

• Reads and interprets safety rules, risk assessments and work instructions.
• Performs routine reports and correspondence.
• Communicates effectively with co-workers and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Review production and scrap rates to maximize production.
• Inspect equipment and report irregularities to maintenance.
• Verify accuracy of resins, additives, orders and inventory using the JDE system.
• Prepare shift reports for the department manager.
• Ensure conformance to AIB, SQF and safety policies including training.
• Attend safety meetings and complete provided training.
• Train and prioritize shift personnel for equipment operations.
• Troubleshoot production equipment and supervise staff in supervisor's absence.
• Maintain good housekeeping and assist plant operations during all hours.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Suite

JDE

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

JDE

GDC

CPRO

KRONOS

Self-serve approval via email for Time-off-Requests

Job description

Job Description

• Review and check production and scrap rates during production shift for non-conformity with company guidelines and to maximize production
• Inspect equipment for proper operation and report any irregularities to maintenance
• Check orders, equipment and JDE system to verify accuracy of resins, additives, order packaging, inventory and scrap
• Assist with completing detailed shift report noting any problems with orders and equipment for the department manager to review
• Take appropriate action to ensure conformance to AIB, and SQF and safety and quality policies and regulations to include employee training
• Attend regular department meetings, safety meetings and company provided training
• Train, evaluate and prioritize shift personnel to equipment
• Assist in troubleshooting production equipment
• Supervise all employee activities during the shift in the absence of the Supervisor
• Oversee good housekeeping practices
• Oversee the plant operations and assist with problems throughout the plant during normal and other than normal business hours
• Job duties subject to change as needed

Job Description

• Review and check production and scrap rates during production shift for non-conformity with company guidelines and to maximize production
• Inspect equipment for proper operation and report any irregularities to maintenance
• Check orders, equipment and JDE system to verify accuracy of resins, additives, order packaging, inventory and scrap
• Assist with completing detailed shift report noting any problems with orders and equipment for the department manager to review
• Take appropriate action to ensure conformance to AIB, and SQF and safety and quality policies and regulations to include employee training
• Attend regular department meetings, safety meetings and company provided training
• Train, evaluate and prioritize shift personnel to equipment
• Assist in troubleshooting production equipment
• Supervise all employee activities during the shift in the absence of the Supervisor
• Oversee good housekeeping practices
• Oversee the plant operations and assist with problems throughout the plant during normal and other than normal business hours
• Job duties subject to change as needed

Front Line Leader Safety Responsibilities

• Accountable for the safety of all employees for whom they are responsible through active engagement in safety activities and provides clear, consistent communication of safe work expectations.
• Supports and investigates situations in which line/equipment stoppage occurs due to perceived, imminent safety risk.
• Completes responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures, and applicable laws
• Actively leads risk assessment activities for their area of responsibility by driving prioritized corrective and preventive actions to eliminate/reduce environmental, health or safety risks.
• Lead all required meetings with safety (i.e. Pre-shift, Department, Change Management, General communication, Town Hall, etc.) in the absence of the Supervisor
• Assist in the completion of incident investigations, root cause analysis and implements corrective actions accordingly in a timely and thorough manner.
• Ensures the proper training and development of all assigned employees for whom they are responsible.
• Follow goals for their organizational unit; achieves goals and ensures that all employees understand and work toward achieving plant/team goals.
• Motivates and coaches’ employees through good communication and frequent performance feedback. Identifies and coordinates additional training as needed.

Additional Requirements

• Overall responsibility for the production department in the absence of the shift supervisor and is expected to respond to any emergency
• Must accommodate any reasonable request of the managers
• Must be familiar with the safety regulations pertaining to the production department
• Follow all J.S.A. instructions where applicable and ensure other employees in the production department follow all J.S.A. instructions

Essential Skills And Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, risk assessments, work instructions, operating and maintenance instructions, order forms and checklists
• Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively with co-workers or groups of co-workers, supervisors or others within the company
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in or from standardized situations
• Ability to successfully use Microsoft Suite (Excel (Basic), Outlook email, PowerPoint and Word); JDE, GDC and CPRO. KRONOS, Self-serve approval via email for Time-off-Requests

Essential Physical Requirements

• Walking to inspect facility including raw materials, work-in-process and finished goods, building and equipment, and overall manufacturing and warehouse operations for as much as 100% of workday
• Sitting to prepare reports and use computer equipment for approximately 10% of workday
• Must be able to assist with set‑ups and mechanical repairs which can require
• Standing for as much as 100% of workday
• Reaching with hands and arms for as much as 75% of workday
• Climbing or balancing for as much as 25% of workday
• Kneeling, stooping, crouching or crawling for as much as 10% of workday
• Bending, twisting, reaching and leaning for as much as 75% of workday
• Talking to communicate with direct reports for as much as 100% of workday
• Hearing to communicate with direct reports for as much as 100% of workday
• Using arms to grasp, handle and type for as much as 75% of workday
• The employee in this job is required to exert 50 pounds of force occasionally (less than 1/3 of time); and/or up to 40 pounds of force frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of time); and/or up to 30 pounds of force regularly (more than 2/3 of the total time)

Work Environment

Outdoors 1/3 of the time or less

Near moving mechanical parts over 2/3 of the time

High or precarious places 1/3 of the time or less

Near electrical components 1/3 of the time or less

Near vibrating equipment and tools 1/3 of the time or less

Fumes from equipment or airborne 1/3 of the time or less

particles

Toxic or caustic chemicals 1/3 of the time or less

Extreme heat (non-weather) 1/3 of the time or less

Extreme cold (non-weather) None

Wet or humid conditions (non-weather) 1/3 of the time or less

Loud environments (equipment operation) 1/3 of the time or less

Education/Experience

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Minimum of 4 years blown and/or cast film extrusion experience/training.

Critical Skills

• Working knowledge of computers and their function
• Working knowledge of all testing equipment in the lab
• Ability to read, write, hear and speak English proficiently
• Drive a “Can Do” attitude using continuous improvement tools in the plant environment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and employees both in person and through written and verbal correspondence
• Ability to perform duties with minimal direction and be self-motivated
• Participate and help drive Six-Sigma Projects as assigned

Salary Range

The starting rate of pay for this position is expected to be $29.00, however starting pay offered may vary depending on job related knowledge, skills, and experience between $29.00 to $41.00

Note

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Our Expectations

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

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.

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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
• Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location
• Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
• Wellbeing programs & 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 bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)