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Operations Manager
Location: Winterbourne, GB
Department: Operations/Production/Manufacturing Job Type: Employee Shift: On site
About Amcor
Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.
At Amcor, we unpack possibility through innovative, responsible packaging to benefit our customers, people, and the planet. Over 10,000 consumers globally encounter our products every second, relying on us for safe access to food, medicine, and goods. Safety is our guiding principle, embedded in every aspect of our operations.
Beyond safety—our shared values unite us to:
- Champion our customers and drive their success
- Play to win, thriving in an ever-changing world with smart, long-term decisions
- Invest in our people, empowering growth through skill development and engagement
Explore more about Team Amcor at: www.amcor.com | LinkedIn | Glassdoor | Facebook | YouTube
About Amcor: Amcor is the global leader in packaging solutions, serving consumer and healthcare markets with innovation, sustainability, and safety. Our 70,000+ colleagues across 140+ countries deliver cutting-edge packaging across rigid, flexible, and recycling solutions. We focus on elevating customers, shaping lives, and protecting the future.
NYSE: AMCR · ASX: AMC
Job Summary
The Operations Manager at our Winterbourne site leads Production and Maintenance, collaborating closely with the Plant Leadership Team to force excellence in plant management under the Plant Governance Manager (PGM)'s direction. The role is critical to the site’s safety culture, compliance, continuous improvement, and alignment with operational goals.
Key Responsibilities
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Financial Leadership: Ensure delivery of budget, production volumes, costs, and capital expenditure (Capex)
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Operational Excellence:
- Define, manage, and improve organisational processes (roles, responsibilities, headcounts, shifts, activities) within company policies and financial constraints
- Optimise production capacity to meet demand on schedule
- Design and monitor KPIs to track operational performance
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Value Chain Optimization:
- Align customer demands with plant objectives
- Drive cost reduction through inventory management
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Innovation & Efficiency:
- Develop continuous improvement plans across site operations
- Foster a culture of agility, efficiency, and forward-thinking (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen)
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Leadership & Team Development:
- Model Amcor’s values while empowering the team to achieve excellence
- Enhance team performance and develop leadership capabilities
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Organisational & Motivation:
- Maintain high collaboration, motivation, and engagement across workforce
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Safety Culture (Core Focus):
- Enforce safety programs and 倡导 a proactive safety mindset
- Champion the HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) system, ensuring compliance and involvement in training
- Develop and disseminate safety protocols for all operations
- Educate on HSE responsibilities, ensuring adherence to hygiene rules and appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment)
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Compliance & Quality:
- Stick to hygiene standards to prevent product contamination
- Prioritise data integrity, product integrity, and standards compliance (ISO 14001, ISO 13485)
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
- Senior Operations Management: Proven track record in fast-paced manufacturing, particularly in highly regulated environments (Packaging experience is advantageous but not mandatory).
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Change Leadership: Experience driving manufacturing transformations,LEAN implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Six Sigma, Kaizen).
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Education: Bachelor’s (or higher) in Science, Technology, or Engineering preferred.
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People & Safety Leadership:
- Proactive, values-driven leadership with people engagement at core
- Adept at troubleshooting challenges, identifying gaps, and implementing solutions.
- Passionate about transforming operations through structured methods
- Positive, team-oriented personality with strong facilitation skills
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Results-Driven & Decisive:
- Action-oriented, prioritising timeliness and organisational growth
- Customer-centric communication, team collaboration, and strategic problem-solving
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Analytical Competence:
- Structured, fact-based approach to decision-making
Benefits
| Benefit | Detail |
|---|---|
| Health & Well-being | Private medical insurance |
| Commuting | Free on-site car parking |
| Workplace Support | Subsidised canteen |
| Employment Security | Long-term career guarantee via pension scheme |
| Reward | Access to discount & financial incentive platforms |
| Workplace Culture | Networking through staff social events |
Learn more about joining Amcor’s safety-focused, values-driven team where growth, innovation, and sustainability are priority — www.amcor.com.
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