Thermoform Tooling Assistant Group Leader (3rd Shift)

Amcor Flexibles, LLC; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Discretionary bonus program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Amcor is seeking an Assistant Group Leader to support the Tool Room in maintaining and repairing molds and tooling to meet production needs. You will help direct Tool Room personnel, set maintenance priorities, and promote a safe, efficient work environment with emphasis on preventive maintenance and training.

You will contribute to records, policies, and procedures while ensuring safety standards are followed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Good math, problem solving, and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Must provide own tools.
• Able to lift up to 35 pounds and stand for an 8-hour shift.
• Experience with lathes/mills/grinders not essential but a plus.
• Forklift experience is a plus.
• Mechanical ability and attention to safety are required.

Responsibilities

• Direct/assist Tool Room personnel in day-to-day maintenance of the molds & tools.
• Assist with/set priorities for the repairs of the molds.
• Develop and follow preventive maintenance programs.
• Evaluate downtime and efficiency reports to determine productivity.
• Keep Tool Room personnel informed on pertinent activities.
• Assist in the development and training of new employees.
• Enforce company policies, safety rules and good practices.
• Maintain records on maintenance performed on all molds.
• Requisition / procure components for mold repairs & maintenance.
• Assist in development of Tool Room policies and procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Mathematics

Manual dexterity

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Leadership potential

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Micrometers

Gauges

Forklift

Job description

Job Description

About the Role

As the Assistant Group Leader, you are responsible for supporting the leadership, organization, and daily operations of the Tool Room to ensure molds and tooling are properly maintained, repaired, and available to meet production requirements. You assist in directing Tool Room personnel, coordinating maintenance priorities, and promoting a safe, efficient, and productive work environment. You work closely with team members to support preventive maintenance programs, minimize downtime, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with company policies and safety standards. Additionally, you play an important role in employee training and development, continuous improvement efforts, and effective communication within the department to achieve operational goals.

Responsibilities

• Pre-shift exercise / stretching activity to be performed before you can enter production area unless written doctor's release can be provided to Human Resources.
• Direct / Assist the Thermoform Tool Room personnel in day-to-day maintenance of the molds & tools.
• Assist with/set priorities for the repairs of the molds.
• Work with Tool Room groups to develop and follow preventive maintenance programs.
• Evaluate down time and efficiency reports to determine productivity levels and areas requiring special attention.
• Keep the Tool Room personnel informed on pertinent activities and information.
• Assist in development of new Tool Room policies as necessary to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Assist in the development and training of new employees and direct the employees in their work habits.
• Enforce all company policies, work rules, safety rules and good working practices.
• Keep proper records on maintenance performed on all molds.
• Requisition / procure, locate components/parts for mold repairs & maintenance.
• Training in this position requires a thorough understanding of the above responsibilities and this is an extension of THM Tooling Tech responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude towards hard work, authority, team work and responsibility
• Sincere, dependable and motivated
• High school Diploma/GED Equivalent/Work Equivalent.
• Must have a good work & attendance record.
• Good math skills.
• Good problem solving & analytical skills.
• Must have good communication skills, written & verbal.
• Should know how to use basic measuring tools such as micrometers & gauges.
• Previous experience with lathes, mills, and grinders not essential, but would be a plus.
• Mechanical Ability.
• Fork truck experience a plus.
• Must provide your own tools.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to work around grease, oils, inks, and solvents without adverse reaction.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend or stoop through an entire 8 hour shift.
• Must have good manual dexterity.

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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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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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)