Production Manager

at  AMCOR

Production Manager
Location:Sligo, IE
Function: Operations/Production/Manufacturing
Part-time or Full-time: Full-Time
Job Type: Employee
Workplace type: On site

JOIN AMCOR AND YOU CAN BE PART OF THE TEAM THAT MAKES THE PACKAGING OF THE FUTURE BETTER FOR PEOPLE AND OUR PLANET.

Here at Amcor, we work together every day to make a positive impact on the lives of millions of people across the globe by providing packaging for essential products, including food, beverages, pharmaceutical, medical, home and personal care. We are sustainability leaders in our industry, and we were the first global packaging company to commit to making all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. In addition, our products play a vital role in a circular economy as we are working toward 30% recycled material across our portfolio by 2030, and we are one of few packaging companies committed to using science-based targets and achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
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 organization that is committed to innovating and driving new solutions to create more sustainable packaging solutions.
To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube

FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proven senior Operations Management experience, gained in a fast paced, highly regulated manufacturing environment
• Experience in packaging is an advantage but not a pre-requisite for the role
• Experience of successfully managing significant change / transformation projects within a manufacturing environment.
• First-hand experience of Lean and continuous improvement methodologies e.g. Six Sigma, Kaizen etc.
• Degree in a Science, Technology or Engineering subject preferred.

SPECIFIC SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proactive, positive leadership and people skills to ensure alignment with safety culture throughout organization
• Demonstrate employee engagement skills in an ongoing effort to create a positive & fulfilling work environment.
• Assertive problem - solver able to identify gaps and define implementable solutions
• Genuine passion to transform manufacturing capability
• Open, outgoing and team-oriented interpersonal style with strong motivation and facilitation skills
• Results-oriented: able to take actions and implement effective solutions in a timely manner
• Skilled communicator
• Customer orientation
• Drive and energy
• Analytical and structured approach

JOB PURPOSE

The AF Sligo site is an integral part of our Healthcare Business Unit. The HC Business Unit of Amcor Flexibles EMEA utilises advanced extrusion, coating, printing, laminating and specialist conversion technologies across a number of European sites, supplying a range of flexible packaging products to a distinguished medical & pharma customer base.

The Operations Manager within our Sligo site is responsible for managing Production, Maintenance, OHSE areas and the main priorities will be as follows:

• Safety
• Coworker Engagement
• Compliance with company/plant policies and procedures
• Alignment with plant objectives and customer requirements
• Focus on continuous improvement and innovation
• Ensure excellent levels of customer service and product quality
• Within Plant Leadership Team, support PGM in the plant management, with a drive for excellence approach.