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
JOB OVERVIEW
The Operations Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all production operations to ensure the consistent and reliable delivery of finished goods while meeting safety, quality, cost, and service objectives. This role drives operational excellence through strong leadership, disciplined execution, and a focus on process stability and performance optimization.
The Operations Manager is accountable for building high-performing teams, embedding continuous improvement practices, and ensuring alignment with Amcor standards and overall business objectives.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Lead and oversee production operations to ensure consistent delivery of finished goods aligned with safety, quality, cost, and service objectives in a dynamic, high-demand manufacturing environment.
Execute production plans with discipline, consistently achieving targets for volume, efficiency, and delivery while balancing competing operational priorities.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, productivity enhancement, and process optimization, with an emphasis on sustainable, long-term results.
Ensure adherence to operational standards and promote process stability by reducing variability and minimizing reliance on key individuals through standardization and capability development.
Build, develop, and lead high-performing teams, fostering engagement, accountability, and strong performance through effective leadership, training, and succession planning.
Promote and reinforce a strong safety and quality culture aligned with Amcor policies, standards, and values.
Ensure cross-functional alignment across production, planning, maintenance, and quality to optimize overall operational performance.
Monitor and manage key production KPIs, including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Waste, Productivity, and Service Level .
Lead structured problem-solving activities and ensure the implementation of effective, sustainable corrective actions.
Manage resources (people, equipment, and materials) to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations.
Support and actively drive cultural transformation toward operational excellence.
MAJOR CHALLENGES & COMPLEXITIES
Balancing productivity, quality, and cost under operational pressure.
Driving sustainable improvements versus short-term fixes.
Managing workforce engagement and performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ensuring alignment across multiple departments with competing priorities.
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in engineering, chemistry, quality, business, or a related field.
Fluent in English.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in production or operations management ; experience in a printing or packaging environment strongly preferred .
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / BEHAVIORS
Knowledge :
Production processes (printing, converting, or similar manufacturing operations)
OEE and key production performance metrics
Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies
Quality and safety standards
Production planning and execution
Skills :
Leadership and people management
Analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Decision-making and prioritization
Communication and influence
Conflict resolution and performance management
Behaviors :
Results-oriented with a strong sense of accountability
Ownership mindset
Continuous improvement focus
Safety-first orientation
Resilience and adaptability in a changing environment
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
Paid vacation for full-time employees
Company-paid holidays starting at 11 days per year
Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident and critical illness benefits are available
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
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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