Process Engineering Specialist

Amcor plc•Louisville, KY

31d

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 | LinkedIn | YouTube

Requirements

Demonstrates high level knowledge of all machines within the SBM department and supporting equipment.
Is able to troubleshoot and recommend procedures to improve production efficiencies and/or produce a higher quality product.
Develops, upgrades, and drives new standards across manufacturing processes to increase production efficiency and productivity.
Validate old and new standards
Assist Quality in sampling new resins/color concentrates as well as the completion of CQV's for new or refurbished mold qualifications when required.
Perform capability studies on the production equipment and develop corrective action plans to improve capabilities.
Team facilitator for process and mold technicians to gather process improvement ideas, drive engineering changes, and implement preventative and corrective actions.
Working knowledge of JD Edwards software, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office, and WebEFF
Understands and demonstrates proper safety procedures (LOTO, safety block usage, proper propane torch usage and other safety equipment)
Strong communication skills, good observation skills, positive attitude and be detail oriented.
Ability to train and share knowledge of processing of all the machines within the Department
Serves as backup to Department Manager in his absence
Seven years of experience in Injection Molding, Injection Blow Molding, RHB Molding and/or Stretch Blow Molding
AS Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
Manual Dexterity -- The ability to quickly move hand, hand together with arm, or two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble object
Mechanical aptitude -Strong mechanical aptitude with demonstrated knowledge of troubleshooting and basic mechanical repairs.
Forklift certification - The ability to operate a forklift in a safe manner consistent with OSHA standards
Information Ordering -- The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Near Vision -- The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Extent Flexibility -- The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Wrist-Finger Speed -- The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
Multilimb Coordination -- The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Lifting Requirements -- Ability to lift 30 pounds over head to total height of six feet.
Walking/Standing---Requirements ability to walk and or stand for 12 hours per day.

Responsibilities

Can perform all Lead Process Tech responsibilities
Able to setup and maintain all downstream equipment.
Works with technicians on complex processing issues.
Implements modifications and improvements, works with department manager and/or corporate engineering on scheduling new projects, and makes recommendations for process improvements.
Maintains preventive maintenance program and insures that these are performed as scheduled
Reviews and analyzes daily production performance to insure that the department is meeting efficiency goals.
Works with staff to accomplish activities in an efficient and safe manner by providing assistance with daily processing issues and provides training opportunities to the technicians.
Works with Maintenance and Tooling Managers to ensure that adequate parts are maintained.
Serves as ISO Management Representative for the Department
Establishes CQV including sample runs and action plans that relate to production machinery & Process
Oversees the changeover processes with a focus on efficiency improvement
Participates individually or on cross-functional teams focused on continuous improvement and problem solving activities throughout the facility.
Monitor equipment downtime and lead Root cause Analysis initiatives to eliminate downtime or equipment variations.
Responsible for maintaining the Food Safety Program (GMP)
Other duties as assigned.