Technical Manager I

About the role

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. Provides all aspects of leadership to the Quality Manager and site QA techs as applicable.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO Acts as a safety leader and puts safety first in all responsibilities.

Works in conjunction with the EHS Manager to establish and maintain all policies and programs to assure a safe working environment Performs all elements of supervision over direct reports - performance reviews, hiring, salary administration, training, recognition, discipline, etc. Directs activities and priorities of Process Engineers, and the Quality Department.

Identifies, develops and implements plans for cost reduction, waste reduction, increased throughput and general process improvement. Ensures compliance and monitors resources for the maintenance and continuous improvement of the plant Food Defense and Product Safety systems.

Assists in Product Development by applying working knowledge of manufacturing capabilities to ensure design control and scale-up protocol is met at onset of any new project initiation. Site administrator of all incoming orders, specs, waivers, and Projects in Amcor Commercialization System.

Administers the product specification system from the creation of new specs in conjunction with Sales and R&D to requesting revisions and / or deviations as required to optimize performance. Supervises internal validations and Design of Experiments to determine key process variables for the manufacturing processes.

Carries out the necessary actions/steps to ensure new products conform to the Customers manufacturing and quality needs, and that it falls within our manufacturing process capabilities. Maintains overall Quality system/department in the facility by assuring current procedures and practices are appropriate to comply with customer requirements and specifications.

Responsible for incoming verification of purchased products, in process inspection and final review of all products. Demonstrates a proactive awareness of, and adherence, all suitable and relevant Environmental, Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Acts as a liaison between Sales, R&D, Manufacturing, and customers when necessary, in regards to quality expectations, performance at the customer's facility, and manufacturing process capabilities to ensure all parties are kept well informed and regularly updated.

Manages the Corrective Action system by assisting Supply Chain, Customer Service, Customer Focused Quality, and the manufacturing groups in the resolution of quality concerns and complaints. Reviews and monitors the organization's documentation, policies and procedures to insure they are accurate and up- to-date for the facility. Facilitates and enforces all of the company policies and procedures as they are outlined and defined.

Facilitate deployment and integrate the philosophy of CI initiatives into the culture of the Plant.

WHAT WE VALUE Results Orientation / Delivers on Plan Team Leadership Develops Organizational Capability Drives High Performance Culture Customer Focus Facility Business Acumen/Market Knowledge Continuous Improvement Mindset Collaboration and Best Practice Leadership Demonstrated experience in process improvement, Six Sigma, product and process qualification and validation, Process Control and Monitoring.

Strong oral and written communication skills Strong organizational, problem solving, and interpersonal skills to effectively manage and execute projects.

Intermediate to advanced computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, SAP WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU A Bachelors degree in engineering or related field A minimum of 5 years relevant manufacturing experience 3 years experience or involvement in Technical and Quality Management 1 year previous supervisory experience 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.

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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)