Manufacturing Process Improvement Engineer

We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference!

At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860’s and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.

Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future? At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visit

Job Description

The primary role of the MPI Tech I is to implement and lead standardization & continuous improvement initiatives that improve safety, service, quality and cost. This position will have a focus on manufacturing process improvement. Incumbent will provide process expertise and support to the plants and will participate on and/or lead Process Standards Teams to ensure expansion of standards across AFNA.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

Implementation of standardization & CI initiatives

Provide process support of key manufacturing processes across plants

Identify and lead implementation of cost takeout opportunities through waste reduction, material substitutions and equipment modifications. These may be plant specific or across several plants

Participate in continuous improvement projects to achieve business objectives including participation in teams within the business and functional areas

Assist in generating reporting tools and progress reporting for assigned business area

Support the efforts of the divisional MPI team as necessary

Support the efforts of Plant Engineering and Plant Departments in associated projects and teams

Communicate the status of CI projects, including: progress reports, identifying barriers and recommended solutions, integration with other projects or other CI initiatives

Training of team members

Partner in analyzing/recommending changes in technology to improve safety, service, quality and cost

Responsible for execution of assigned CI projects; also responsible for identifying projects that may lead to improved safety, service, quality and cost

Understand and support the CI methodology in all project and teams assigned

Create & provide capital improvement justification for improvements in quality & cost

Projects as assigned

Demonstrate technical expertise in 1-2 manufacturing processes

Able to generate and implement critical manufacturing technology standards for equipment

Able to generate and implement critical operational methods or standard work for process engineers and operators to follow

Lead process standardization efforts for safety, service, quality and cost

Attainment of KPI goals, cost savings, etc. as defined by plant operational efficiencies and output

WHAT WE VALUE

Results orientation – high

Collaborative relationships - high

Communication skills – written/oral – high

Analytical skills/problem solving – high

Business Acumen - medium

Change and Thought Leadership – medium

Critical thinking & Conflict resolution – medium

WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU

2-4 years professional experience in a manufacturing organization

Bachelor’s degree is required, engineering or industrial technology preferred

Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing verbiage, process, tools, etc.

Training and experience in Lean methodologies, Green/Black belt or Kaizens

Demonstrated ability to problem solve across a variety of business processes

Thorough understanding of business processes and process improvement

Exceptional analytical, interpersonal and communication skills

Proven ability to achieve results through teams and perform effectively in a diverse work group

Ability to generate new ideas

Works proficiently with Microsoft Office with an aptitude for learning additional computer applications

Available to be on-site, based on 24-hour on-call schedule

Travel approximately 10-20% of the time to support plants

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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