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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 ever-changing 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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Job Description
We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Injection Molding Manager to lead our molding department towards continued safety mindset culture, excellence, and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate the activities of the Molding department
- Pride yourself on your safety mindset, excellent leadership, ability to foster teamwork, and continued improvement
- Work closely with EHS&S Department to provide a safe work environment for all Molding personnel
- Ensure the company's Quality Vision Policy is understood and adhered to by all personnel within the department
- Direct and lead all Molding department personnel to accomplish Corporate, Divisional, and Plant goals and objectives for the Molding department
- Lead and direct continuous improvement initiatives for safety, quality, productivity, and additional variables affecting departmental and plant performance
- Supervise technical and production staff; select, train, develop, and monitor performance
- Plan and establish needed quality, personnel development, and productivity training within the department
- Work with internal and external customers to ensure their satisfaction and achieve plant and corporate objectives
- Work with internal and external resources to deliver new projects on time and on budget
- Lead, manage, and direct cost reduction programs within the department
- Develop departmental expense and capital budgets and manage spending relative to financial commitments
Requirements
- Ability to demonstrate & foster an environment where UFAA behaviors flourish (united, focused, accountable, agile)
- Willingness to take charge, offer direction, accept feedback, and adapt as needed
- Ability to foster teamwork, continuous improvement, and create a work environment where safety is a core value
- Continually inspect mold, machine, and related equipment to ensure that it achieves its greatest efficiency and quality of parts
- Work closely with Quality Assurance personnel to correct quality issues
- Inform Maintenance Department of any issues with machinery or related equipment
- Coordinate mold changes and repairs with Production Scheduling
Competency Requirements
- Safety Leadership - Embodies commitment for a safe workplace, acts as a role model on safety leadership, activities, and communication
- Accountability - holds self-accountable evidenced by say/do ratio, initiative, and ownership actions
- Communication - ability to communicate safety, goals, and company expectations with appropriate levels of the organization
- Engagement - communicate and support the vision of plant leadership; celebrate the wins, and ensure employees actively participate in safety-related activities
- Team Development - understand the development needs of employees in your organization; drive the culture of employees as safety leaders; champion talent development from pre-hire to continuous learning
- People Agility - understand personal strengths and weaknesses; leads by example; promotes change through listening skills and seeking frequent input from employees; is genuine and approachable; firm but fair - consistent
- Problem Solving/Conflict Resolution - identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; mitigates relationship conflicts and encourages constructive (problem-solving) conflict
Working Conditions
- Full-time, 24/7 operating manufacturing plant availability as needed
- B.A. or B.S. Degree or equivalent on-the-job experience of a minimum of 7+ years of related plastic injection molding experience and in a leadership position in manufacturing with proven ability to deliver desired results
- Must possess a diversified background with strong technical, business, and managerial skills
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts, such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions
- Good working knowledge of Excel and other related software used to gather and analyze data
- Ability to recognize mechanical and production challenges and implement corrective actions
- Able to plan and organize daily activities, analyze data, and react to changes and challenges in the business
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with ability to motivate employees
- Excellent communication skills to establish team culture and trust
- Demonstrated track record of success in a dynamic, fast-paced production environment
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
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.