Process Engineer

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 To provide technical leadership to production value stream(s), including continuous improvements in EHS, quality, productivity, troubleshooting, cost reduction, and operator engagement.  Value stream processes include tandem extrusion, adhesive lamination, flexographic and rotogravure printing, slitting and various auxiliary processes. WHAT YOU GET TO DO Acts as a safety leader and demonstrates by complying with all safety rules, policies, regulations and procedures; participating in safety programs, audits and encouraging employee involvement from all employees in all safety activities.  Supports all written safety programs and safety training. Monitors and improves product quality.  Resolves quality issues and dispositions quarantined product.  Researches assignable causes of customer complaints and works closely with customers to resolve and prevent quality issues.  Establishes and maintains standard operating conditions, procedures, and daily reporting requirements Routinely audits operators’ standard work to ensure compliance and to identify opportunities Troubleshoots and provides technical assistance as part of a help chain Identifies and resolves daily production problems, engaging production personnel in corrective actions and coordinating with other functional areas throughout the facility and beyond (R&D, product development, Sales, customer technical service, etc.) Monitors and adjusts production schedules to optimize daily results Identifies opportunities and determines process capabilities through the use of statistical methods.  Establishes goals and continuous improvement action plans.  Prioritizes activities within the value stream. Engages and assists operators daily by establishing and maintaining visual management tools Plans and implements equipment repairs and improvements, coordinating major equipment downs with planning and maintenance.  Enters maintenance work orders Completes expected VSE Standard Work, including safety training, safety observations, quality observations, whiteboard updates, weekend notes, employee recognition, and complaint responses Initiates and justifies capital projects Prepares and presents technical training.  Assesses operator skills attainment.  Prioritizes training activities. Leads and participates in cross-functional teams to improve EHS, quality, and productivity.  Employs disciplined problem-solving methods.  Leads or serves on continuous improvement projects and reports progress monthly. Provides backup support to other value streams, and coordinates improvements with peers Stays abreast of and evaluates innovations in equipment, techniques, and materials Plans and conducts trials of machines, materials, and products.  Assists product development efforts and fosters strong relationships to help build the business. Identifies and achieves significant operational improvements and cost savings.  Meets regularly with managers to plan strategic priorities and to coordinate progress. Develops new team members, co-op engineers, and lead persons WHAT WE VALUE Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, in order to work with customers, suppliers, and others at all levels throughout the organization Sound analytical and problem-solving skills Strong initiative and the ability to work independently to achieve desired results Ability to use various computer applications in daily work including SAP Solid knowledge of engineering concepts and practices Green Belt certification, equivalent Lean-Six Sigma/WCOM or other continuous improvement training, or a demonstrated ability to gain such certification Knowledge and understanding of converting processes or the ability and interest to learn them Time management and personal organization skills, including the ability to manage several short and long-term projects simultaneously Ability to work flexible hours to support troubleshooting and projects Ability to train, coach, mentor, and lead others, and to foster teamwork WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU An Undergraduate degree in a technical field is preferred A minimum of ten years of experience working in a manufacturing environment with an emphasis on flexible packaging specifications and end use applications Lean six sigma certification at a minimum green belt level, black belt preferred and will be required within a short period of obtaining the position Some degree of external training and/or internal seminars in management, safety, quality, problem solving or related technical topics is expected 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