Maintenance Cell Lead

Amcor plc

About the role

Manufacturing

Full time

Americas - North America - United States - Oshkosh - AF Oshkosh Converter Films WI

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Job Description

Flexibility to adjust hours as needed to support training, communication, and shift handoffs

Benefits Starting Day One

Medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life and AD&D insurance

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Rewards Program

401(k) dollar-for-dollar match up to 8%

Tuition reimbursement

About the Role

Amcor is seeking a Maintenance Cell Lead to oversee maintenance activities and drive equipment reliability within an assigned production cell. This position serves as the primary technical resource for the cell, coordinating maintenance priorities, supporting breakdown elimination efforts, and partnering with Operations and Engineering teams to improve equipment performance. The Maintenance Cell Lead plays a critical role in maximizing equipment uptime, strengthening preventive maintenance programs, and developing maintenance talent across the facility.

What You'll Do

Lead and coordinate maintenance activities for an assigned production cell

Support Operations Plus implementation and reliability improvement initiatives

Manage and continuously improve preventive maintenance systems for assigned production lines

Provide technical expertise to support equipment reliability and loss elimination efforts

Coach operators and maintenance team members on equipment performance and technical best practices

Coordinate daily maintenance work and ensure timely completion of priorities

Partner with Engineering, Process, and Operations teams to improve equipment performance and reliability

Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC-related equipment issues

Serve as the escalation point for complex equipment failures

Support root cause analysis investigations and implementation of corrective actions

Lead breakdown elimination investigations and develop long-term reliability solutions

Track, prioritize, and maintain work orders within the CMMS system

Enforce safety standards, LOTO procedures, and housekeeping expectations

Train, mentor, and develop maintenance technicians

Communicate maintenance priorities, risks, and project updates to supervisors and engineering teams

Support capital projects, equipment installations, and process improvements

Identify maintenance training needs and support employee development plans

Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability, quality, and productivity

Must Have

High school diploma or GED

Proven leadership, Maintenance Lead, or Lead Technician experience in a manufacturing environment

Strong troubleshooting skills involving mechanical and electrical systems

Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals

Experience coordinating maintenance activities and prioritizing work in a production environment

Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Preferred

Associate degree in a technical field

Maintenance-related certification or journeyman certification

5+ years of industrial maintenance experience

PLC troubleshooting experience, including Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar systems

Experience in TPM, reliability-centered maintenance, or equipment reliability programs

Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience

Experience supporting capital projects, equipment installations, and process changes

Join Amcor

At Amcor, we are committed to creating a safer, more sustainable future through innovation and operational excellence. As a Maintenance Cell Lead, you will have the opportunity to make a direct impact on equipment reliability, production performance, and team development while working alongside skilled operations, engineering, and maintenance professionals. If you are a hands-on maintenance leader who thrives on solving complex problems, coaching others, and driving continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply.

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

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.

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