Technical Manager
Amcor
IT
Posted on Mar 28, 2026
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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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Job Description
- Work with the Plant Manager in achieving plant goals
- Accountable for the safety and wellbeing of all personnel under their direction
- Provide procedures for the supervision of the Technical Staff
- Set the direction and oversight of the Technical Departments
- Assure that the company’s quality vision policy is followed by all personnel in technical positions
- Accomplish the goals and objectives of the Technical Departments as set forth by Management in the department responsibilities
- Establish and operate within budget as approved by Management
- Maintain profitability of the technical department
- Establish priorities for the work to be completed within the departments
- Work with other departments regarding scheduling, quality, productivity, etc.
- Maximize the production schedule, advise of any conditions for schedule interruptions
- Maximize machine run time hours
- Assure the maximum utilization and efficiency of all equipment in the molding department
- Continually inspect mold, machine and related equipment to assure that it achieves its greatest efficiency and quality of parts
- Maintain production and quality standards
- Identify, quantify and take corrective action for scrap production
- Assist with Product Development Projects
- Provide leadership and promote an environment of teamwork
- Responsible for working in conjunction with human resources for hiring and termination of personnel
- Assist and facilitate all personnel in achieving department goals
- Responsible for ensuring that employees follow established policies and procedures including but not limited to safety, attendance, SOP’s and GMP’s
- Responsible for issuing corrective actions where appropriate
- Perform any other duties established by the Plant Manager
- Serves as backup for Plant Director and Production Manager in case of absence.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervises all Technical Departments. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training of employees, placing, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
Education: BS. Degree or equivalent experience. Injection Molding experience is strongly preferred. Must possess a diversified background with strong technical, business, and managerial skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong organizational skills with proven ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following
competencies:
- Safety Leadership – Embodies commitment for a safe workplace, acts as a role model on safety leadership, activities and communication
- Accountability – holds self-accountable as evidenced by say/do ratio, initiative and ownership actions (such as ensuring safety is more important than productivity).
- Communication – ability to effectively communicate safety, goals and company expectations with appropriate levels of the organization; create clear, timely audience appropriate messages (both written and verbal). Builds commitment and overcomes resistance.
- Engagement – communicate and support the vision of plant leadership celebrate the wins, and ensure employees actively participate in safety related activities. Understands business implications or decisions; demonstrates knowledge of company financial measures.
- Team Development – understand the development needs of employees in your organization; drive the culture of employees as safety leaders; champion talent development from pre-hire to continuous learning. Delegates work assignments; monitors delegated activities; provides recognition for results.
- People Agility – understand personal strengths and weaknesses; leads by example; promotes change through listening skills and seeking frequent input from employees; is genuine and approachable; firm but fair – consistent. Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others.
- Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions.
- Organizational Support – Supports organization’s goals and objectives; Supports affirmative actions and respects diversity, promotes quality and safe work habits.
Other Skills & Abilities
In addition to the above, candidates should be able to demonstration the following skills and
abilities:
- Ability to organize and prioritize work activities and to handle multiple assignments and projects simultaneously
- Ability to make practical decisions without appreciable direction or advance preparation.
- Ability to utilize a variety of computer software (Microsoft products preferred)
- Possess mechanical and processing skills
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
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and 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.
If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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Benefits
When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:
Medical, dental and vision plans
Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)