Group Leader - Injection Molding

About Amcor

Amcor is a global leader in packaging solutions for consumer and healthcare products. Our teams develop responsible, sustainable packaging in flexible and rigid formats across multiple materials, guided by a commitment to safety and innovation.

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that transforms the packaging industry. We are looking for an experienced Technical Group Leader to head our Production Team, ensuring all molding machines run at optimum speeds and produce quality parts.

• Provide a safe working environment and complete accident/incident reports.
• Oversee overall quality of department operations and work closely with Quality Assurance to guarantee quality parts.
• Manage all aspects of production: machine performance, efficiencies, downtime, and quality.
• Direct, train, and develop all technical team members and material handlers.
• Enter production data into Web Eff.
• Implement disciplinary action and related documentation.
• Maintain department housekeeping and orderliness.
• Determine appropriate internal and external assistance for the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Molding Manager.
• Adhere to GMP, HACCP, and SQF requirements.
• Know and apply the Quality Policy in working practices.
• Engage with a team environment, helping others as needed.
• Own safety accountability for all employees under your supervision.
• Investigate line/equipment stoppage due to safety risks.
• Complete responsibilities in accordance with company policies, procedures and applicable laws.
• Lead risk assessment activities and drive corrective actions to eliminate or reduce hazards.
• Conduct incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure proper training and development of all assigned employees.
• Set and achieve goals for the organization unit.
• Motivate and coach employees through communication and performance feedback.

• Safety Leadership – commit to a safe workplace and lead safety activities.
• Accountability – act on safety and productivity with ownership.
• Communication – convey safety, goals and expectations clearly.
• Engagement – support plant leadership vision and celebrate wins.
• Team Development – develop employee strengths and foster safety leaders.
• People Agility – lead by example and listen for continuous improvement.
• Problem Solving – resolve problems timely, analyze information, and mitigate conflicts.

Directly supervise daily activities of all production and technical hourly employees in the Molding Department, training, assigning work, appraising performance, disciplining, and resolving complaints.

Three to five years of previous supervisory, quality, and/or injection molding experience.

Ability to read, interpret, and write routine reports and correspondence. Spanish speaking is a plus.

Perform basic arithmetic, calculate rates and percentages, and interpret bar graphs.

Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions from technical instructions.

Stand, use hands, climb, stoop, and occasionally lift up to 35 pounds. Visual, hearing and taste requirements included.

Exposure to moving machinery, fumes, heat, chemicals, and loud noise common in a manufacturing plant.

Full-time; 12‑hour day shift (6:30 AM‑7 PM) or 12‑hour night shift (6:30 PM‑7 AM) with night shift differential and bi‑annual bonus compensation.

Competitive salary with built‑in overtime, a high‑paying position at a leading global US‑based company.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance beginning the first day of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Life insurance, disability, 401k plan with 50% company match up to 7%.
• Paid time off: 11 holidays, vacation time, personal days for perfect attendance.
• Steel‑toe boot allowance and safety prescription glasses allowance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, discretionary bonus program.

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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