Plant Manager at Amcor in Griffin, GA

Plant Manager Location: ACD Griffin GA 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. To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook  I YouTube Job Description JOB SUMMARY: Reports directly to the Sr. Director of Operations and is responsible for managing, directing, and implementing strategies and objectives to ensure the achievement of company’s goals in the production of plastic film.  This includes all manufacturing operations focusing on safety, quality, quantity, and cost control. Responsible for implementing and monitoring safety standards in compliance with all applicable laws and codes. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Manage, provide support and show a high level of visibility as it relates to safety and safety programs. Safety goal is to strive for zero accidents and zero incidents. Ensure compliance with all OSHA and Amcor/Berry Global safety rules for self and others. Maintain good standing relationship and foster a positive work environment with all employees. Lead employees and programs to promote long term employment at all levels. Responsible for minimizing scrap production while efficiently and effectively maximizing conforming production. Scrap goal is to strive for zero scrap produced. Responsible for cost controls and optimizing processes to ensure all activities are value added while ensure all production goals are met. Ensure internal controls are in place and adhered for inventory, financials, capital spending, etc… Recommend and/or makes improvement to machinery, equipment and manufacturing methods to promote optimized production performance and machine utilization. Control resource allocation and the use of personnel to ensure fulfillment of production schedules at the lowest possible cost while maximizing output. Direct operation of all manufacturing departments and guide managers and supervisors in the performance of their duties assuring they have the tools needed to succeed. Responsible for all capital projects and equipment reliability using tools such as preventive maintenance programs, project management, and KPI monitoring. Comply with all ISO and SQF Standards and procedures; including documenting and storage of relevant items.  Ensures Food Safety Good Manufacturing Practices and ISO Quality System processes are maintained. Responsible for the overall Griffin site’s continued safe and efficient operation. Perform other duties as required and directed. SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: This Job Description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities that represent the general nature and level of work being performed.  It is not intended to be complete in detail.  Individuals classified in this job are expected to perform all the essential duties and responsibilities identified herein, and occasionally may be required or assigned to perform duties and responsibilities that are not included within this Job Description. Although certain positions have specific tasks and responsibilities with respect to food safety, the food safety and quality of all products manufactured by Berry Global Industries is, in general, the responsibility of every Berry Global employee. EDUCATION/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline plus 8 years management experience in manufacturing, preferable extruded plastics field. Thorough knowledge of manufacturing procedures in the production of blown films. Manage medium to large scale production environment. Strong leadership, communication, and motivational skills. 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. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. E-Verify We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. 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)