Production Manager

Amcor - Asheville, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Asheville, NC

10,001+ employees

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing

About the position

At Amcor, we are committed to transforming the packaging industry and making a significant impact on the lives of millions every day. As a Production Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing overall plant production to achieve key goals in safety, quality, service, waste reduction, cost efficiency, and productivity. This position requires strong leadership skills to effectively manage systems, equipment, personnel, and materials in accordance with established policies, procedures, specifications, and customer requirements. You will report directly to the Plant Manager and oversee a small team of 3-4 direct reports, including Department Managers or Shift Supervisors, in a facility with typically 200 or fewer employees and low to mid-level complexity. Your responsibilities will include acting as a safety leader, collaborating with the EHS Manager to maintain safety policies and programs, and participating in incident investigations. You will identify opportunities for improvement by analyzing performance data against key performance indicators (KPIs) related to safety, quality, waste, and productivity. Additionally, you will work closely with planning and maintenance departments to optimize equipment maintenance programs and ensure mechanical performance. As a project team member, you will collaborate with engineering personnel on new machine installations and start-ups, ensuring that all specifications and training meet production needs. In this role, you will also focus on the development of production associates, implementing training methods for continuous skill improvement, and managing human capital for your direct reports, including goal setting and performance management. Compliance with safety and product safety standards, effective communication with associates, and managing process control initiatives will be key aspects of your job. You will participate in budgeting, capital planning, and staffing to meet financial and operational objectives while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and safety within the facility. Your leadership will be essential in achieving plant business plans and KPIs, ensuring effective equipment maintenance, and establishing best practices for operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Act as a safety leader and prioritize safety in all responsibilities.
• Work with the EHS Manager to establish and maintain safety policies and programs.
• Participate in incident investigations for near misses, injuries, and property damage.
• Identify opportunities for improvement by monitoring performance data against KPIs.
• Collaborate with planning and maintenance departments to maximize equipment maintenance programs.
• Work with engineering personnel on new machine installations and start-ups.
• Oversee the development of production associates and implement training methods for skill improvement.
• Manage human capital for direct reports, including goal setting and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with safety, product safety, and company policies.
• Communicate effectively with all production associates.
• Manage process control initiatives and ensure manufacturing SOPs are sufficient.
• Participate in budgeting, capital planning, and staffing to meet operational objectives.
• Lead and promote a culture of continuous improvement and safety within the facility.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in a production environment.
• Demonstrated passion for safety.
• 3+ years of supervisory or management experience, preferably in flexible packaging.
• Proven ability to lead and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong customer service mindset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.