Assistant Supervisor

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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This position will support all production operations to optimize output and minimize waste while maintaining excellent quality and safety standards.  Assist in the manufacture of quality products (per customer standards) as determined by the production schedule and shift supervisor.  To gain understanding of the technical knowledge required in the manufacturing process, and continuously improve skills and productivity through teamwork.  Perform housekeeping duties as needed to maintain a safe and orderly work environment.

Shift:

4-3 Nights (6p-6a)

Principle Accountabilities: 

·         Oversee shift personnel in a manner that promotes continuous improvement and co-worker engagement. 

·         Ensure safety and environmental commitment and compliance.

·         Support daily production requirements and changeover needs.  

·         Respond to any equipment stoppages/line problems and be available for team members.

·         Communicate issues to supervisor. 

·         Assure 5S, and standardized work compliance and development. 

·         Assure co-worker growth and team rotation, cross train team members.   

·         Assist supervisor with line staff assignments. 

·         Provide technical training and process support. 

·         Assist supervisor on product quality decisions and ensure quality production. 

·         Ensure the department is complying with plant policies and procedures, as well as safety requirements including our Life Saving Rules.

·         Will examine products for fine defects and perform quality testing and maintaining appropriate records.

·         Perform routine LPA (layered process audits) to ensure compliance to established SOC’s 

·         Drive efforts to reduce waste.

·         Assist in preventative maintenance of machines and auxiliary equipment.  Responsible for ensuring work is completed according to standard and that work area and equipment is kept clean and in good working order (5S)

Knowledge & Experience:

·         Experience in the Gravure Printing / Adhesive Lamination / Pouch making processes. 

·         Must have experience in reading production specifications and/or blueprints. 

·         Good mechanical and technical aptitude a plus

Education & Certifications:

·         High school diploma or GED, Associate Degree and /or industrial certification preferred

Skills/Abilities

·         Must have strong communication skills

·         Must have proven leadership abilities

·         Must have good computer skills

·         Ability to work in a team environment and provide direction and guidance to team members.

·         Must have the aptitude to follow verbal and written directions

·         Must have strong aptitude in math.

·         Must be able to use measurement tools and measure to the nearest millimeter. 

·         Analytical skills to help identify root-cause of defects and recommend processing adjustments to eliminate defect.

Physical Demands

·         Physically able to lift 50 lbs

·         Standing up to 12 hours per day on a rotating day or evening shift, up to 5 days per week

·         Occasional twisting, turning, or bending to move items up to 50 lbs.

·         Alert state of mind to avoid safety hazards, Able to make fast reaction to visual/sound signal

·         Ability to read/see up to a millimeter, able to manipulate objects by hand

·         Able to read; must be able to read English text, blueprints. Write, speak and understand English directions/instructions – bi-lingual a plus

·         Writing skills required: Must be able to communicate in writing with all levels of the organization in English

Work Environment

·         Job is performed near moving mechanical parts and occasionally in high, precarious places. This position requires the use of eye protection, hair net, and hearing protection in designated areas. When handling a sharp object or tool a cut glove must be worn per safety requirements. Other required PPE is task specific.  GMP procedures are observed in all areas of the plant.

Why work at Amcor?

·         We value safety, integrity, collaboration, accountability and results and out performance

·         Amcor is a growing company which means career opportunities both locally and internationally

·         The environment is better off because of our leadership and products

·         We offer world class benefits including annual bonus opportunities; including various retirement savings/voluntary pension plans (vary depending on country).

·         We value diversity.  With sites in over 40 countries around the world, you have the unique opportunity to work and grow with a multi-cultural team.

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

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.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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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 9 days per year and may be slightly higher by location

• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program

• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available

• Paid Parental Leave

• Retirement Savings Plan with company match

• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)