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Production Manager
Amcor
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• Position Job Title: Production Manager • BG and BU: RPSI - Health, Beauty and Wellness • Function: Operations • Location: Lenhausen, Germany – on site • Line Manager’s Job Title: Plant Manager • Contract Length: Permanent Job Purpose • Ensure you and your teams conduct themselves safely at all times and comply with all occupational health & safety, environment, quality & hygiene site rules. • A key member of the sites Leadership Team supporting the development and achievement of the business strategy. • 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 work. • Ensure you and your teams adhere to Company policies at all time. • Lead & manage all aspects of operational activity on the Lenhausen site. The principal areas being, Production, Assembly & Continuous Improvement. • Set & influence your team to achieve all operational targets and operational excellence programmes and deliver measurable continuous improvement whilst looking to reduce costs wherever possible. • Ensure excellent levels of product quality Job Dimensions & Scope • Turnover for the Plant: € 13 M • Number of direct reports: 9 (40 staff in total with indirect reports) • Scope: Amcor Rigids Principal Accountabilities • Leadership Team Member • Contribute to the setting and delivery of the overall Business Strategy • Provide clear and accurate communications within the Operations & Management Teams on operational performance & continuous improvement activities • Production • Deliver continuous improvement plans for all aspects of the site operations • Responsible for managing site safety, quality, waste and operational efficiency. • Maintain & use information systems that provide data to develop operational excellence and accurate timely reporting. • Support the maintenance and development of site management systems ie ISO9001, FSSC, etc. • Develop exceptional practices to maximise quality, output and minimise waste)/downtime and manufacturing cost • Deliver key capital investment projects • Be responsible for the management, motivation, development and organisation of the production team to maximise the performance of the operation • Actively participate in the development of best practices • Operational Support • Assist in delivery of agreed company training plans in areas of expertise. • Provide timely and accurate management reports, information and analysis to support the routine operation and development of the site. • Attend regular operational review meetings at the appropriate level to develop the process operation • Take an active role in developing world class manufacturing principles and assist with the implementation in your designated team. • Providing organizational support for maintenance and repairs • Team Development • Develop all team members through effective performance review and appraisal. • Set individual/group improvement targets that deliver or support the business improvement strategies. • Uphold discipline and build development, succession plans and training programs for the Operations team. Qualifications/Requirements • Formal Qualifications and Experience • A completed technical college or university degree, or comparable training in the field of plastics (e.g., plastics technologist, Mechanic in plastics and rubber processing) • Proven Operations/Production Management experience, gained in a fast paced, manufacturing environment. Minimum 2-3 years in a similar role • First-hand experience of Lean and continuous improvement methodologies e.g. Six Sigma, Kaizen etc. • Highly Desirable: Experience in packaging • Specific Skills and Abilities • Fluent spoken and written German, Desirable: Good English • Change management & problem solving • Skilled intercultural communicator, facilitator and trainer • Strong leadership & coaching skills • A strong hands-on mindset and enthusiasm for technical processes • Your work style is structured, reliable, and solution-oriented