Operations Manager

EMEA - Europe - United Kingdom - Winterbourne - undefined
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The Operations Manager within our Winterbourne site is responsible for managing Production and Maintenance areas. Along with the rest of the Plant Leadership Team the Operations Manager is critical in supporting the PGM in the effective plant management, ensuring a drive for excellence approach. The role is vital to the sites safety culture, compliance with company/plant policies & procedures and focus on continuous improvement and innovation. The Operations Manager is vital in aligning the plants objectives and customer requirements.
Delivering budget in terms of production volumes, costs, Capex
Defining and managing organisational processes and improvements (roles, responsibilities, number of headcounts, shifts, activities), according to company policies and budget
Ensure timely execution of the production plan by optimising capacity to meet demand
Defining and verifying the correct KPIs to control processes performance
Support the optimisation of working capital through the reduction of inventory
Deliver continuous improvement plans for all aspects of the site operations
Promoting Amcor Values within the plant
Heightening own team performances, knowledge, and leadership
Maintaining high level of collaboration, motivation, and engagement
Taking an active role in the plant’s safety programs and goals, spreading safety culture
Supports the coordination of company functions in the application of the HSE System
Implementation of safety and health measures in the workplace;
Support the development of safety procedures for the various company activities;
Support the training and informing workers about Safety issues and responsibilities
Supports activities related to ISO 14001 and ISO 13485
Strict adherence to the organization’s hygiene rules, understanding the importance of personal hygiene and wearing appropriate protective gear to avoid compromising product quality
Excellent knowledge of quality standards , data integrity, and the importance of maintaining product integrity.

Proven senior Operations Management experience, gained in a fast paced, highly regulated manufacturing environment
Experience in packaging is an advantage but not a pre-requisite for the role
Experience of successfully managing significant change / transformation projects within a manufacturing environment.
First-hand experience of Lean and continuous improvement methodologies e.g. Six Sigma, Kaizen etc.
Degree in a Science, Technology or Engineering subject preferred.

Proactive, positive leadership and people skills to ensure alignment with safety culture throughout organization
Demonstrate employee engagement skills in an ongoing effort to create a positive & fulfilling work environment.
Assertive problem - solver able to identify gaps and define implementable solutions
Genuine passion to transform manufacturing capability
Open, outgoing and team-oriented interpersonal style with strong motivation and facilitation skills
Results-oriented: able to take actions and implement effective solutions in a timely manner
Skilled communicator who is customer orientated with drive and energy

Free on site car parking

Amcor is a global leader in packaging solutions for consumer and healthcare products. With industry-leading innovation capabilities, global scale and technical expertise, we help our customers grow and meet the needs of millions of consumers every day. Our teams develop responsible, more sustainable packaging in flexible and rigid formats across multiple materials. Supported by a commitment to safety, ~70,000 colleagues across ~140 countries bring our global capabilities to local customers and provide local access to global brands. Our work is guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future.NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC
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