Plant Engineer - Blythewood, United States - Amcor plc

Description

We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025.

Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space.

Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products.

Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales.

We have a proud history dating back to the 1860's and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company.

Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.

Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future? At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference.

Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions.

To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visit Job DescriptionBasic Function:
Manage and coordinate all activities related to the maintenance of plant infrastructure, building, support equipment, projects and environmental issues. Ensure compliance with all local, state and federal regulations. Assist plant controller with preparing capital projects (CEAV). Manage contractor program to ensure all Company policies and procedures are followed. Manage the MRO program through the purchasing department and ensure that the plant is following the Amcor purchasing policy.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure that all maintenance personnel are properly trained and aware of potential safety and/or health risks, including compliance with OSHA requirements and GMP standards.

Review production requirements with operations to establish an effective Preventive Maintenance schedule for support equipment and determine priorities for all other necessary repair/modification requirements to systems or infrastructure that require production interruptions.

Supervise and assist with repairs, maintenance and modifications to infrastructure and support equipment (HVAC, Chillers, Compressors, Electrical systems, etc.)Seek bids for construction, alteration or installation of work as required.

Recommends contractors based on cost, workmanship, and completion dates. Administers such contracts, and coordinates work performed to insure company expectations are met.
Recommends and institutes programs that will improve efficiencies and reduce costs while improving quality and customer service.
Manage contractor activities within the plant environment to ensure that all safety procedures are being followed. Coordinate contractor orientation, documentation (proof of insurance), training, confidentiality agreements, etc.
Responsible for the overall direction and coordination of general maintenance personnel on a daily basis in a 24/7 environment. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures. Prepare and oversee the annual maintenance budget and ensure compliance with budgeted figures.
Champion an Energy efficiency committee at the plant and be the plant liaison to the corporate Energy Point Team.
Champion automation initiatives for the plant as part of its strategic alignment with product competitiveness.

Responsible for compliance with applicable Federal, State and local safety and health, environmental, building and fire ordinances and standards including but not limited to lockout / tagout, machine guarding and waste disposal.

Follow and enforce product safety and packaging safety rules, procedures, and/or guidelines. Ensure our products are safe for intermediate and end users.
May be assigned other projects and tasks as necessary.


Reporting Relationships:
This position reports directly to the Plant Manager


Experience:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and

Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline and seven to ten years of relevant maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment required.

Additional technical and/or leadership experience may be considered in lieu of degree. Prior experience with plastic manufacturing technology is strongly preferred.


Communication Skills:
Strong written and oral communications skills required. Ability to write effective reports is required.

Incumbent must possess strong interpersonal and presentation skills and be able to effectively communicate across various levels of the organization.

Technical Skills:
Strong knowledge in plastic equipment maintenance strongly preferred. Incumbent must have the ability to read, write and interpret technical diagrams and procedures. Strong mathematical skills required. High degree of organizational skills required.


Reason:
Strong troubleshooting skills required. Incumbent must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.


Level of Authority:
Right to hold for inspection, any product which the individual feels does not meet customer/company specifications.

IND123Our ExpectationsWe 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 teamOur customers grow and prosper from Amcor's quality, service, and innovationOur investors benefit from Amcor's consistent growth and superior returnsThe environment is better off because of Amcor's leadership and productsEqual Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityAmcor 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 links "EEO is the and "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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