Production Manager in Swansea

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 behaviours 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.

Job Purpose: As Production Manager you will be responsible to lead and manage all aspects of production activities on the Swansea site. The principal areas being Extrusion, Finishing & Print. You will ensure you and your teams conduct themselves safely at all times and comply with all occupational health & safety, environment, quality & food safety site rules. You will act as a key member of the sites Senior Management Team supporting the development and achievement of the business strategy. You will develop strong, clear leadership and vision, translating the site strategy into the Production department and promote continuous improvement, empowerment, career development, motivation, participation and team working.

JOB DIMENSIONS & SCOPE

• Budget Revenue: £40 million
• Number of direct reports: 3 (165 on site staff in total with indirect reports)

Principal Accountabilities

• Develop short and long-term plans, policies, programs, operating procedures and objectives.
• Delegate responsibilities, provide guidance and give direction on all production & service areas within the plant.
• Maintain close surveillance over production & service areas through reports, staff meetings, observation and personal contact to assure integration of workflow, timely production, budgetary compliance and use of personal skills and machines.
• Assist and advise others to solve problems and implement permanent corrective action.
• Act as a liaison between co-workers and management team to keep people informed on matters of communication, decisions and policies.
• Identify and implement creative cost reduction opportunities.
• Administer or assist in coordination of various programs such as, safety, quality, waste, 6S, SMED, cost reduction and staffing.
• Ensure all plant productivity, quality and safety goals are achieved– ensure waste management programs are on track.
• Ensure all quality and process procedures are followed at all levels in Production department.
• Deliver continuous improvement plans for all aspects of the site operations.
• Support the engineering function during major engineering projects.
• Support the maintenance and development of site management system.
• Deliver key capital investment projects.
• Support the optimisation of working capital through the reduction of inventory.
• Responsible for managing approved CEAV to improve site safety, quality, waste and operational efficiency.
• Uphold discipline and build development, succession plans and training programs for the Operations team.

Qualifications/Requirements

• A minimum of 5 - 7 years’ management experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business Administration preferred; advanced degree and/or Black Belt certification advantageous.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to lead teams.
• Possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of manufacturing systems and a good working knowledge of processes and products.
• Experience in implementing Operational Excellence projects (SMED, Six Sigma, Lean, 6S).
• Good troubleshooting/problem solving & analytical skills; Knowledge of production, quality and hygiene systems.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to make quick decisions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; Good financial awareness (able to manage budgets etc.); Excellent organisational skills.

About Amcor

Amcor is the global leader in developing and producing responsible consumer packaging and dispensing solutions across a variety of materials for nutrition, health, beauty and wellness categories. Our global product innovation and sustainability expertise enables us to solve packaging challenges around the world every day, producing a range of flexible packaging, rigid packaging, cartons and closures that are more sustainable, functional and appealing for our customers and their consumers. We are guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future. Supported by a commitment to safety, over 75,000 people generate $23 billion in annualized sales from operations that span over 400 locations in more than 40 countries.