Amcor is seeking a Manufacturing Team Lead to provide frontline leadership and technical support within our manufacturing operations. Manufacturing Team Leads are responsible for supporting operations within one of our key production areas, including Extrusion, Press, Slitting, and Converting . This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for coordinating daily production activities, supporting team development, driving safety and quality performance, and ensuring department goals are achieved. The Manufacturing Team Lead works closely with operators, supervisors, maintenance, planning, quality, and other support teams to maximize production performance while fostering a high-performance culture.
Act as a safety leader and promote a safety-first culture in all activities
Direct and coordinate day-to-day production activities based on customer demand and production schedules
Support operators and production teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production
Provide coverage and hands-on support across manufacturing operations as needed
Collaborate with Production Planning, Quality, Maintenance, and Operations teams to prioritize work and meet customer requirements
Assist supervisors with administering policies, resolving employee concerns, and supporting positive employee relations
Provide coaching, instruction, and on-the-job training to team members
Support employee development and help build technical capabilities across the department
Monitor production performance and communicate results through standard work and shift communication processes
Assist with investigations involving safety incidents, near misses, and quality concerns while supporting root cause corrective actions
Partner with Quality teams to resolve product defects, customer complaints, and process issues
Partner with Maintenance teams to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability
Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost
Support shift handoff communication to ensure operational continuity across crews
Analyze production challenges and implement corrective actions to improve results
Ensure compliance with all product safety, food safety, cleanliness, and operational standards
Maintain accurate production, quality, and operational documentation
Serve as a backup resource for supervisors as needed
Drive accountability while promoting teamwork, collaboration, and a positive workplace culture
Perform additional duties as assigned
High school diploma or GED
3-5 years of manufacturing experience
Previous leadership experience or demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop teams
Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to effectively prioritize work and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively while maintaining a positive attitude
Proficiency with computer systems and basic Microsoft Office applications
Ability to support and coordinate production activities across multiple departments
Preferred
Experience in a manufacturing lead, team lead, or frontline leadership role
Experience supporting employee training and development programs
Working knowledge of SAP, AIMS, RF systems, ColorCert, or similar manufacturing systems
Experience in printing, extrusion, slitting, converting, packaging, or flexible packaging manufacturing environments
Strong mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting experience
Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence experience
Experience analyzing production metrics and driving performance improvements
Join Amcor
At Amcor, we are committed to creating a safer, more sustainable future through innovation, teamwork, and operational excellence. As a Manufacturing Team Lead, you will play a critical role in supporting production performance, developing team members, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring our customers receive products that meet the highest standards of quality and service. If you're a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys developing people while delivering results, 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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