Production Group Leader

Amcor•Madisonville, KY

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 Start-up and shut-down of extrusion equipment, lamination equipment, slitting equipment, die cutting equipment, and forming equipment per their shift. Maintain labor efficiency at 100% per their shift. Oversee the duties of production tech’s and operators per their shift. Disseminate daily job assignments per their shift. Ensure proper documentation and accounting of all inventory transactions per their shift. Coordinate and direct all training for production personal per their shift. Maintain a professional, motivated, safe, and positive working environment among Airprope department personnel per their shift. Maintain the department in a clean and orderly manner per their shift. Record production results in the WebEFF system per their shift. Notify Airprope maintenance if a machine failure occurs per their shift. Maintain and enforce all company safety, environmental, and department of health requirements per their shift. High school diploma / GED Equivalent Advanced knowledge of plastic processing equipment and ability to troubleshoot related processes. Strong organizational skills with proven ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously. Prior production lead experience preferred with good mechanical ability. Proven ability to lead, motivate and direct employees Able to stand/walk for 7 hours of an 8-hour shift. Able to work overhead or in awkward positions on a frequent basis. Ability to climb ladders / steps safely and without assistance. Ability to lift 50 pounds frequently and/or up to 100 pounds with assistance occasionally. Ability to push/pull loads in excess of 100 pounds occasionally. Ability to climb on and off a forklift safely and without assistance. Ability to safely operate a forklift in high traffic. Hearing sufficient to recognize and respond to shouted warnings, alarms, and horns on forklifts. Verbal communications adequate to use a radio and or paging system to contact other co-workers in other areas of the complex. Able to use both hands for effective manipulation of tools/parts. Stereoptic vision of 20/40 or better and peripheral vision of 70 degrees or greater and ability to read 10 – 12 point font at a distance of 12 – 18 inches. Ability to work in dusty / smoky environment on an intermittent basis. Ability to read micrometers, calipers, and other measuring tools. 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 "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. 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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 Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location Wellbeing programs & 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 bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date) About Amcor Amcor is the global leader in developing and producing responsible consumer packaging and dispensing solutions across a variety of materials for nutrition, health, beauty and wellness categories. Our global product innovation and sustainability expertise enables us to solve packaging challenges around the world every day, producing a range of flexible packaging, rigid packaging, cartons and closures that are more sustainable, functional and appealing for our customers and their consumers. We are guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future. Supported by a commitment to safety, over 75,000 people generate $23 billion in annualized sales from operations that span over 400 locations in more than 40 countries. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC www.amcor.com | LinkedIn | YouTube Amcor is committed to providing a secure and reliable experience for all job seekers. If you are looking to join Amcor, please read this page to help you avoid recruitment scams. Click here!

Requirements

High school diploma / GED Equivalent
Advanced knowledge of plastic processing equipment and ability to troubleshoot related processes.
Strong organizational skills with proven ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
Proven ability to lead, motivate and direct employees
Able to stand/walk for 7 hours of an 8-hour shift.
Able to work overhead or in awkward positions on a frequent basis.
Ability to climb ladders / steps safely and without assistance.
Ability to lift 50 pounds frequently and/or up to 100 pounds with assistance occasionally.
Ability to push/pull loads in excess of 100 pounds occasionally.
Ability to climb on and off a forklift safely and without assistance.
Ability to safely operate a forklift in high traffic.
Hearing sufficient to recognize and respond to shouted warnings, alarms, and horns on forklifts.
Verbal communications adequate to use a radio and or paging system to contact other co-workers in other areas of the complex.
Able to use both hands for effective manipulation of tools/parts.
Stereoptic vision of 20/40 or better and peripheral vision of 70 degrees or greater and ability to read 10 – 12 point font at a distance of 12 – 18 inches.
Ability to work in dusty / smoky environment on an intermittent basis.
Ability to read micrometers, calipers, and other measuring tools.

Nice To Haves

Prior production lead experience preferred with good mechanical ability.

Responsibilities

Start-up and shut-down of extrusion equipment, lamination equipment, slitting equipment, die cutting equipment, and forming equipment per their shift.
Maintain labor efficiency at 100% per their shift.
Oversee the duties of production tech’s and operators per their shift.
Disseminate daily job assignments per their shift.
Ensure proper documentation and accounting of all inventory transactions per their shift.
Coordinate and direct all training for production personal per their shift.
Maintain a professional, motivated, safe, and positive working environment among Airprope department personnel per their shift.
Maintain the department in a clean and orderly manner per their shift.
Record production results in the WebEFF system per their shift.
Notify Airprope maintenance if a machine failure occurs per their shift.
Maintain and enforce all company safety, environmental, and department of health requirements per their shift.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans
Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location
Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
Wellbeing programs & 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 bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)