R&D Operations Analyst

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As the R&D Operations Analyst, you'll be responsible for implementing, governing, and sustaining the systems and processes to support the daily operational needs of the Amcor Flexibles North America R&D organization.  The primary scope of responsibility will encompass specification management with a focus on standardization and simplification.

You'll also have responsibility for ensuring data integrity and accuracy while collaborating on projects with cross functional areas.  Additionally, you'll use analytical and quantitative methods and specification rationalization to support the R&D organization.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

Specification Maintenance & Governance:

• Maintain process standards and data rules to ensure system data integrity across R&D tools and systems

• Perform system approval and governance for technical specifications, material (direct, groups, blends), manufacturing and quality specifications

• Lead and support system implementation initiatives

• Execute daily requests from R&D and AFNA business partners

• Lead and support end to end processes for continuous improvement opportunities across AFNA R&D

• Participates in end-to-end process alignment with other areas and recommends processes as applicable for the division

• Lead Implementation and standardization of elements of the Technical Specifications, Quality Test Methods, Specification and SAP data

• Execute maintenance plan for Technical Specifications (Quality, Materials, Manufacturing, Special instructions).

• Define Technical Specification standards for use in the R&D community

Learning, Training and Documentation:

• Maintain documentation and work instructions for core R&D systems and processes

• Maintain AFNA R&D Operations content in SharePoint

• Maintain training curriculum for core R&D systems and processes

• Provide training for new employees as well as on-going training requirements on R&D Systems

• Mentor and develop expertise in others

• Measures effectiveness of the solutions and makes necessary adjustments as continuous improvements

• Supports knowledge sharing and knowledge transfer efforts.

Additional Role Responsibilities:

• Actively engage in change management process

• Define and manage Project Plans, Project Team Meetings, and establish and develop Project Stakeholder relationships.

• Continuously learns company business process and gains functional expertise

• Participates on the best approach to pilot and deploy solutions

WHAT WE VALUE

• Demonstrated project leadership to deliver results while sustaining a great culture

• Ability to understand relational database and manage the data including reports preferred

• Solid Planning and organizational skills

• Attention to detail with high level of accuracy with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Advanced Excel Knowledge

• Collaborating & Influencing

• Multiple language capability preferred though not required

• Adaptability

• Knowledge of and demonstrated implementation in use of continuous improvement tools

WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree

• 4+ years of experience with systems, data and project leadership

• Experience with developing and maintaining processes and tools

• Previous experience working in ERP systems

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, structures, machines, materials and quality inspection methods

• Ability to travel up to 10%

Preferred:

• Expertise in Specification Maintenance System (SMS)

• Working experience in SAP ERP system

• Master data and regulatory experience

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• 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

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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)