Job Description
This position reports to the Corporate Director of Manufacturing and works closely with the Director and other Plant Managers to implement the strategic plan and standard operating practices for Amcor Operations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist the Director of Operations in creating and implementing a strategic vision to increase production, quality, and labor utilization across the facility.
* Provide leadership to ensure that plant personnel and equipment are used effectively.
* Communicate status of jobs, quality, scheduling, shipping, and customer satisfaction.
* Assume plantwide responsibility for all processes, equipment, employees' safety, and housekeeping towards meeting plant performance goals related to safety, waste, quality, and productivity.
* Create and follow documentation protocols and ensure that all operations records are properly maintained and reviewed.
* Manage department/shift personnel by fostering a culture of employee engagement through empowerment and skill development.
* Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed internal and external customers' expectations.
* Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results.
* Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus.
* Recruit, train, and supervise employees.
* Review and improve products and processes.
* Create and implement organizational or departmental goals, procedures, and policies.
* Monitor operations and generate effective corrective actions.
* Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage, and develop plant staff.
* Collect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime.
* Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics, and performance targets.
* Establish/maintain effective working relationships with management, internal functional organizations, customers, and suppliers.
* Ensure established policies, rules, and regulations, and procedures are followed.
* Maintain a positive attitude and display good work ethic by modeling appropriate behaviors.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives with team members.
* Facilitate robust communications within and across shifts and with other departmental and other facility resources.
Schedule:
Monday-Friday, but also be flexible as needed. Must be available to work 12 shifts, but also be flexible as needed.
Behavior Traits – Key Performance Factors:
* Ability to build energy and enthusiasm around the complete adoption of good manufacturing principles.
* Must enjoy working in a change management environment with a high degree of flexibility needed.
* Proven ability to effectively lead change through strong interpersonal skills.
* Ability to provide leadership, mentoring, training, and knowledge sharing to all levels of the organization.
* Strong strategic, analytical problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
* Excellent project management skills; oral and written communication skills; computer aptitude.
Education / Qualifications / Background Requirements:
* MUST HAVE minimum of 5 years of production or plant management experience in the blown or cast FILM industry.
* College education or equivalent experience.
* MUST HAVE minimum of 5 years of production or plant management experience.
* Strong math and analytical/problem-solving skills.
* Exhibits strong 'can do'/ 'lead by example' attitude with willingness to learn, take on responsibilities, and challenges independently and within a team.
* Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills combined with ability to interact with and provide guidance to colleagues at all levels.
* Continuous improvement knowledge and experience.
* Experience working in a fast-paced management environment and managing multiple shifts and manufacturing personnel.
* Proficiency in both English and Spanish language a plus.
* Proficiency with MS Word and Excel.
* Other key skills: attention to detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks, results-oriented, prioritization & goal setting, time management skills.