Operations Planning Manager

Amcor

7d•Onsite

About The Position

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. To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube Job Description As the Operations Planning Manager, you'll oversee all planning functions—including raw materials, production scheduling, inventory control, and shipping/receiving—to ensure the facility consistently meets customer service expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related field.
Minimum 1 year of supervisory or leadership experience.
3+ years of experience in manufacturing, production planning, scheduling, or operations management.
Demonstrated knowledge of operations planning, material management, and customer service.
Lean Six Sigma training: Green Belt certification or willingness to obtain.
Training or coursework in leadership, safety, quality, and problem-solving methodologies.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and ERP systems such as SAP.

Nice To Haves

APICS or supply-chain certification
Experience in the flexible packaging industry

Responsibilities

Lead with Safety Demonstrate safety-first leadership and partner with the EHS Manager to maintain a safe work environment through effective policies, programs, and employee engagement. Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, storage, and transportation regulations. Promote a strong safety culture by attending required training, reporting hazards, and reinforcing PPE compliance.
Drive Operational Excellence Collaborate with Customer Service and Sales to prioritize demand and ensure plant capacity aligns with customer requirements. Lead cost-savings and efficiency-improvement initiatives across planning and manufacturing operations. Support Continuous Improvement efforts to enhance scheduling accuracy, material flow, and overall throughput.
Supervise & Develop Talent Provide clear expectations and development opportunities for department personnel. Manage all supervisory responsibilities including hiring, training, performance management, recognition, and corrective action. Utilize strong performance management practices to grow team capability and engagement.
Optimize Production Planning & Scheduling Oversee order scheduling to ensure on-time shipment; communicate delays promptly to Customer Service. Review machine backlogs frequently and partner with Production Planners to balance workloads. Maintain strong daily communication with Manufacturing Supervisors regarding current and upcoming schedules.
Inventory & Materials Management Maintain optimal inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing carrying and transportation costs. Supervise logistics functions, including storage, handling, and disposition of raw materials and finished goods. Review and reduce aged inventory through targeted action plans. Act as backup for scheduling, material planning, and logistics supervision.
Data Accuracy & Reporting Ensure accuracy of BOM and MRP data, including routings, standards, and machine/order statuses; provide updates, feedback, and team training as needed. Analyze and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly planning and performance reports (backlog, capacity, variance, on‑time delivery, inventory, reruns, etc.). Conduct root‑cause analyses and develop Pareto reporting for missed production orders.
Cross-Functional Collaboration Participate in daily and weekly production meetings, providing clear visibility into backlog and planning concerns. Collaborate with technical and manufacturing teams to resolve issues and maintain strong manufacturing practices. Support cross-functional project teams focused on plant-wide efficiency and cost reduction. Calculate/estimate material requirements and determine economic order quantities for planned projects and purchases.
System & Process Management Coordinate and maintain accurate MRP system data to enable effective planning. Serve as a knowledgeable resource for materials management, production planning, and customer service-related planning functions.

Benefits

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 8 days per year and may vary by location
Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)