We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference!
At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860's and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.
Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future? At Amcor 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 organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visit www.amcor.com.
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Production Supervisor
Basic Function
Directs and supervises the operation of an assigned production shift in a profitable and efficient manner through proper utilization of assigned manpower, materials, equipment and space. Coordinates all activities within scope of control and sets priorities necessary to accomplish predetermined goals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises the hourly employees performing various production operations on the shift. Administers all rules, programs, policies and procedures that pertain to the direct reports.

• Ensures proper on-the-job training and development of employees. Instructs or directs the instruction of new and reassigned employees on the safe and efficient operation of equipment.

• Evaluates employees based on performance set forth in the evaluation guidelines. Recommends candidates for hire, promotion, transfer or release.

• Coaches and counsels employees as required by performance and rewards and/or disciplines employees as necessary to ensure safe and efficient operation of production shift.

• Maintains labor within assigned departmental levels. Reassigns labor on idle equipment as necessary to eliminate unfavorable labor variance.

• Observes production operation within area of control to ascertain compliance with quality, safety, and production standards, observance of work rules and the efficient operation of equipment. Takes corrective action as necessary to eliminate deviations.

• Reports potential production downtime, scrap production and quality of each machine under the supervisor's responsibility and summarizes shift data.

• May carry out other projects and tasks as assigned.

Reporting Relationships/Supervisory Responsibilities
This position reports directly to the Nicholasville Production Manager and indirectly to the Two-Step Operations Manager. Will have dotted-line relationships to the One-Step Operations Manager. This position will directly supervise the activities of hourly and contingent production employees on the shift.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Engineering or related field and three to five years related experience. Additional experience may be used to substitute for education.
Communication: Excellent written, verbal and comprehension skills are essential to this position. Ability to write effective reports, memos and other related business correspondence. Excellent presentation skills required. Incumbent must be able to communicate and present information effectively across diverse groups of employees and other stakeholders.
Mathematical
Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area and volume. Able to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reason: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions provided in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Must possess the capability to make decisions and use independent judgment based on the situation, even in the face of adversity and/or production pressures. Must be able to work a 12-hour production shift schedule (including weekends and possible night shifts). Incumbent should be willing to demonstrate schedule flexibility for coverage for vacations and other absences.
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 links "EEO is the and "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement. 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.
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