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
The primary role of the MPI Engineer III is to implement and lead standardization & continuous improvement initiatives that improve safety, service, quality and cost. This position will have a focus on Thermoforming within the Manufacturing Process Improvement Team. Incumbent will provide process expertise and support to the plants and will participate on and/or lead Process Standards Teams to ensure horizontal expansion of best practices across AFNA.
This role will be focused on Thermoforming:
Thermoforming expert to drive thermoforming network modernization and PP capacity expansion critical to defend market position and enable growth in sustainable solutions.
Thermoforming expert to drive speed to market capabilities that allow us to grow faster.
Thermoforming expert to drive rigor and focus on quality needs through process, equipment optimization and quality standards required to win in the market
Thermoforming expert to support the Research and Development team on forming new materials for in-line and stand alone thermoformers focusing on safety, quality and efficiency.
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
Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects to achieve business objectives including participation in teams within the business and functional areas
Manage and/or lead project teams that deliver a minimum of $500M in cost savings per year
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 and plant personnel
Partner in analyzing and recommending changes in technology to better position the business
Responsible for execution of assigned CI projects and overall delivery of metric improvement and benefits for the assigned business, resulting in the achievement of strategic business objectives and goals; also responsible for identifying projects that may lead to better processes, quality & savings
Implement various process standards such as: start-up and shut-down, resin transitions, troubleshooting techniques, resin handling, machine standard operating conditions, QA standards
Understand and support the CI methodology in all project and teams assigned
Create & provide capital improvement justification for improvements in quality & cost
Engage with plant & business unit leadership on critical projects
Projects as assigned
Demonstrated technical expertise in several manufacturing processes
Able to generate and implement critical manufacturing technology standards of operation
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
5-7 years professional experience in a manufacturing organization
Bachelor's degree is required, engineering or industrial technology preferred
Training and experience in Lean methodologies, Green/Black belt or Kaizens
Demonstrated ability to problem solve across a variety of business processes and generate new ideas
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
Works proficiently with Microsoft Office with an aptitude for learning additional computer applications
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.
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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 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)
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?
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