Manufacturing Process Improvement Engineer Sr. - Thermoforming

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

The primary role of the MPI Engineer III is to implement and lead standardization & continuous improvement initiatives that improve safety, service, quality and cost. This position will have a focus on Thermoforming within the Manufacturing Process Improvement Team. Incumbent will provide process expertise and support to the plants and will participate on and/or lead Process Standards Teams to ensure horizontal expansion of best practices across AFNA.

This role will be focused on Thermoforming:

• Thermoforming expert to drive thermoforming network modernization and PP capacity expansion critical to defend market position and enable growth in sustainable solutions.
• Thermoforming expert to drive speed to market capabilities that allow us to grow faster.
• Thermoforming expert to drive rigor and focus on quality needs through process, equipment optimization and quality standards required to win in the market
• Thermoforming expert to support the Research and Development team on forming new materials for in-line and stand alone thermoformers focusing on safety, quality and efficiency.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

• Implementation of standardization & CI initiatives
• Provide process support of key manufacturing processes across plants
• Identify and lead implementation of cost takeout opportunities through waste reduction, material substitutions and equipment modifications. These may be plant specific or across several plants
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects to achieve business objectives including participation in teams within the business and functional areas
• Manage and/or lead project teams that deliver a minimum of $500M in cost savings per year
• Assist in generating reporting tools and progress reporting for assigned business area
• Support the efforts of the divisional MPI team as necessary
• Support the efforts of Plant Engineering and Plant Departments in associated projects and teams
• Communicate the status of CI projects, including: progress reports, identifying barriers and recommended solutions, integration with other projects or other CI initiatives
• Training of team members and plant personnel
• Partner in analyzing and recommending changes in technology to better position the business
• Responsible for execution of assigned CI projects and overall delivery of metric improvement and benefits for the assigned business, resulting in the achievement of strategic business objectives and goals; also responsible for identifying projects that may lead to better processes, quality & savings
• Implement various process standards such as: start-up and shut-down, resin transitions, troubleshooting techniques, resin handling, machine standard operating conditions, QA standards
• Understand and support the CI methodology in all project and teams assigned
• Create & provide capital improvement justification for improvements in quality & cost
• Engage with plant & business unit leadership on critical projects
• Projects as assigned
• Demonstrated technical expertise in several manufacturing processes
• Able to generate and implement critical manufacturing technology standards of operation
• Able to generate and implement critical operational methods or standard work for process engineers and operators to follow
• Lead process standardization efforts for safety, service, quality and cost
• Attainment of KPI goals, cost savings, etc. as defined by plant operational efficiencies and output

WHAT WE VALUE

• Results orientation – high
• Collaborative relationships  - high
• Communication skills – written/oral – high
• Analytical skills/problem solving – high
• Business Acumen   - medium
• Change and Thought Leadership – medium
• Critical thinking & Conflict resolution – medium

WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU

• 5-7 years professional experience in a manufacturing organization
• Bachelor’s degree is required, engineering or industrial technology preferred
• Training and experience in Lean methodologies, Green/Black belt or Kaizens
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve across a variety of business processes and generate new ideas
• Thorough understanding of business processes and process improvement
• Exceptional analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven ability to achieve results through teams and perform effectively in a diverse work group
• Works proficiently with Microsoft Office with an aptitude for learning additional computer applications
• Ability to generate new ideas
• Works proficiently with Microsoft Office with an aptitude for learning additional computer applications
• Available to be on-site, based on 24-hour on-call schedule
• Travel approximately 10-20% of the time to support plants

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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CompensationThe starting salary for this position is expected to be between $98,000 to $122,500; however, base pay offered may vary within the full salary range $98,000 to $147,000 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on national averages and a geographic differential may be applied based on work location. Position may also be eligible for Amcor’s Management Incentive Plan / Sales Incentive Plan, which is an annual bonus program based on business and individual performance, as well as medical coverage and other health and welfare benefits. The salary range provided reflects the anticipated base pay for this role at the time of this posting. This range is applicable to positions performed in jurisdictions with pay transparency requirements, including CA, CO, CT, HI, IL, MD, MA, MN, NV, NJ, NY, RI, VT, WA, Washington DC, as well as remote roles that may be performed in these locations. Compensation for roles performed outside of these jurisdictions may vary. The Company reserves the right to modify this range at any time.

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)