Process Technician

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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Job Description

To provide technical assistance to production value stream(s), including continuous improvements in EHS, quality, productivity, troubleshooting, cost reduction, and operator engagement. Value stream processes include tandem extrusion, adhesive lamination, flexographic and rotogravure printing, slitting and various auxiliary processes.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

Acts as a safety leader and demonstrates by complying with all safety rules, policies, regulations and procedures; participating in safety programs, audits and encouraging employee involvement from all employees in all safety activities. Supports all written safety programs and safety training.

Assists the manufacturing department in facilitating quality improvements in department on waste, claims and productivity deficiencies by engaging the team in root cause analysis, improvement action implementation and sustainment by utilizing the control plan.

Monitors and leads improvements in production deficiencies (crewing, run speeds and set up). Utilizes Team Champions, DMAIC and visual management system to drive improvements.

Manage the process control audit program which ensures compliance to standard work and best practices

Manage productivity improvements through the use of RCO events as well as completing Greenbelt/Kaizen projects annually focusing on projects that impact departments focus on Safety, Waste, Claim, Set-up and Productivity

Conducts periodic follow-ups, to determine that designed output, quality and procedures are being met on new or modified equipment

Drives machine center improvements through the use of the CI process as well as ensuring visual management is active and in use throughout the plant

Reviews the machine production schedules daily to identify potential operating problems or concerns and communicates this information to supervisors and/or operating personnel

Participates in incident investigations for near misses, injuries and/or property damage that occur in the functional areas

Supports continuous improvement initiatives with manufacturing and productivity data to identify project teams as well as supply project teams with data necessary to determine KPI’s and loss improvement values

Drive process and productivity improvements in all production departments

Deliver machine center improvements through the use of the CI process

In conjunction with the leadership team, create an environment of accountability, empowerment and ownership for all hourly associates within the department

Monitors daily production downtime issues and addresses major problems with production scheduling and maintenance department to resolve and prevent recurrence

Supports capital projects and process improvements by evaluating data, providing analysis and ensuring performance post install/implementation

Provides production efficiency and waste analysis at a production order, machine, department and plant level. Identifies trends and opportunities for improvement

WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU

An Undergraduate degree in a technical field is preferred.

A minimum of five years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Lean six sigma certification, or the ability to quickly obtain said certification at or above a Green Belt level.

Advanced knowledge of manufacturing techniques, policies and procedures for the department.

Advanced problem solving tools including Green Belt Certification

Advanced leadership skills including written, verbal and group presentation skills.

Working knowledge of the operations planning system including familiarity with all inventory drivers.

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/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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 links "EEO is the and "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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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

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)

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