Process Technician I

At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860's and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.

Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future?At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visitwww.amcor.com.

To provide technical assistance to production value stream(s), including continuous improvements in EHS, quality, productivity, troubleshooting, cost reduction, and operator engagement. Value stream processes include tandem extrusion, adhesive lamination, flexographic and rotogravure printing, slitting and various auxiliary processes.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

• Acts as a safety leader and demonstrates by complying with all safety rules, policies, regulations and procedures; participating in safety programs, audits and encouraging employee involvement from all employees in all safety activities. Supports all written safety programs and safety training.
• Assists the manufacturing department in facilitating quality improvements in department on waste, claims and productivity deficiencies by engaging the team in root cause analysis, improvement action implementation and sustainment by utilizing the control plan.
• Monitors and leads improvements in production deficiencies (crewing, run speeds and set up). Utilizes Team Champions, DMAIC and visual management system to drive improvements.
• Manage the process control audit program which ensures compliance to standard work and best practices
• Manage productivity improvements through the use of RCO events as well as completing Greenbelt/Kaizen projects annually focusing on projects that impact departments focus on Safety, Waste, Claim, Set-up and Productivity
• Conducts periodic follow-ups, to determine that designed output, quality and procedures are being met on new or modified equipment
• Drives machine center improvements through the use of the CI process as well as ensuring visual management is active and in use throughout the plant
• Reviews the machine production schedules daily to identify potential operating problems or concerns and communicates this information to supervisors and/or operating personnel
• Participates in incident investigations for near misses, injuries and/or property damage that occur in the functional areas
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives with manufacturing and productivity data to identify project teams as well as supply project teams with data necessary to determine KPI's and loss improvement values
• Drive process and productivity improvements in all production departments
• Deliver machine center improvements through the use of the CI process
• In conjunction with the leadership team, create an environment of accountability, empowerment and ownership for all hourly associates within the department
• Monitors daily production downtime issues and addresses major problems with production scheduling and maintenance department to resolve and prevent recurrence
• Supports capital projects and process improvements by evaluating data, providing analysis and ensuring performance post install/implementation
• Provides production efficiency and waste analysis at a production order, machine, department and plant level. Identifies trends and opportunities for improvement

WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU

• An Undergraduate degree in a technical field is preferred.
• A minimum of five years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Lean six sigma certification, or the ability to quickly obtain said certification at or above a Green Belt level.
• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing techniques, policies and procedures for the department.
• Advanced problem solving tools including Green Belt Certification
• Advanced leadership skills including written, verbal and group presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of the operations planning system including familiarity with all inventory drivers.

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

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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