Plant General Manager AF Winterbourne

Overview

Plant General Manager AF Winterbourne

Location:

Winterbourne, GB
Department:
Operations/Production/Manufacturing
Full-time or Part-time:
Full-Time
Job Type: Employee
Shift: On site

• Position Job Title: Plant General Manager
• Business Group (BG) and Business Unit (BU): Amcor Flexibles EMEA, Central Manufacturing, BU Healthcare
• Function: Operations
• Location: AF Winterbourne
• Line Manager’s Job Title: Healthcare BU, Operations Director
• Work contract Legal Entity: Contract will be issued accordingly with legal requirements and legal entity of the hiring country
• Contract Type: Permanent

The Plant General Manager contributes to Amcor Flexibles EMEA’s success by creating a safe environment in line with Amcor EHS standards and requirements, leading a cross-functional team to ensure high-quality and high-service packaging that enhances our customers’ experiences. This role develops and maintains a high-performing and safe working environment aligned with the company’s vision, values and culture. It is responsible for achieving high employee engagement, customer satisfaction, operational and financial objectives and accelerating Amcor Flexibles EMEA’s growth.

Relationships:

• Plant Management Team (direct reports)
• Business Unit (BU) Operations Director (line manager)
• BU Operations leadership team including OHSE Manager, Operations Excellence Manager, Quality Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Customer Service Manager, HR Director, Finance Controller, Commercial Director, Sales Director and Key Account Sales team, R&D and others
• Plant Co-workers
• Trade unions, co-workers representatives
• Customers, suppliers and external partners

• Leads by example, embodying Amcor values and competencies to inspire and engage the team, setting clear performance expectations and fostering an engaging culture and positive work environment. Provides opportunities for individual growth by empowering people and identifying developmental stretch assignments to contribute to the organizational talent pipeline.
• Leads Zero accident mentality and focuses on all aspects of OHSE by driving safety improvement and prevention initiatives according to the Business Group (BG) policies. Collaborates with functional lead and local teams to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
• Prioritizes customer satisfaction by focusing on quality and service, while also achieving operational and financial objectives to accelerate Amcor Flexible EMEA’s growth.
• Drives all the important KPIs around safety, service, quality, cost and investments in the plant (e.g. volume growth, DIFOTIS, Net Promoter Score, Waste, Set up times, OEE, quality targets and other operations targets).
• Provides overall leadership cultural change for the cross-functional plant management team to define operational priorities and address challenges.
• Lead efforts to identify and implement innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and competitiveness and ensuring the plant's long-term success. Actively contribute to the development and execution of strategic plans, ensuring alignment with the organization's vision and future objectives.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize plant operations, ensuring cost efficiency and profitability while maintaining high standards of product quality and safety. Regularly review financial performance, identify areas for improvement, and take corrective actions to achieve P&L targets
• Spearhead initiatives to foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Drive and support change initiatives that align with the organization's strategic goals, ensuring a proactive approach to future needs and trends. Cultivate an environment that embraces change, encourages creative problem-solving, and promotes a CI (Continuous Improvement) mindset among all employees.
• Lead efforts, together with HR, in talent acquisition to ensure the plant is equipped with the skills needed for future growth, prioritizing succession planning and strategic workforce needs. Foster comprehensive talent development programs that enhance employee skills, support career progression, and align with the…