Job Description
Pay: $35.00-$38.00/hour based on experience
Schedule:
2-2-3 Night Shift --> $1.20 Shift Premium
Benefits Starting Day One:
Medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life and AD&D insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Rewards Program
401(k) dollar-for-dollar match up to 8%
Tuition reimbursement
About the Role
Amcor is seeking a Manufacturing Team Lead to provide frontline leadership and technical support within our manufacturing operations. Manufacturing Team Leads are responsible for supporting operations within one of our key production areas, including Extrusion, Press, Slitting, and Converting . This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for coordinating daily production activities, supporting team development, driving safety and quality performance, and ensuring department goals are achieved. The Manufacturing Team Lead works closely with operators, supervisors, maintenance, planning, quality, and other support teams to maximize production performance while fostering a high-performance culture.
What You'll Do
Act as a safety leader and promote a safety-first culture in all activities
Direct and coordinate day-to-day production activities based on customer demand and production schedules
Support operators and production teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production
Provide coverage and hands-on support across manufacturing operations as needed
Collaborate with Production Planning, Quality, Maintenance, and Operations teams to prioritize work and meet customer requirements
Assist supervisors with administering policies, resolving employee concerns, and supporting positive employee relations
Provide coaching, instruction, and on-the-job training to team members
Support employee development and help build technical capabilities across the department
Monitor production performance and communicate results through standard work and shift communication processes
Assist with investigations involving safety incidents, near misses, and quality concerns while supporting root cause corrective actions
Partner with Quality teams to resolve product defects, customer complaints, and process issues
Partner with Maintenance teams to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability
Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost
Support shift handoff communication to ensure operational continuity across crews
Analyze production challenges and implement corrective actions to improve results
Ensure compliance with all product safety, food safety, cleanliness, and operational standards
Maintain accurate production, quality, and operational documentation
Serve as a backup resource for supervisors as needed
Drive accountability while promoting teamwork, collaboration, and a positive workplace culture
Perform additional duties as assigned
Must Have
High school diploma or GED
3-5 years of manufacturing experience
Previous leadership experience or demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop teams
Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to effectively prioritize work and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively while maintaining a positive attitude
Proficiency with computer systems and basic Microsoft Office applications
Ability to support and coordinate production activities across multiple departments
Preferred
Experience in a manufacturing lead, team lead, or frontline leadership role
Experience supporting employee training and development programs
Working knowledge of SAP, AIMS, RF systems, ColorCert, or similar manufacturing systems
Experience in printing, extrusion, slitting, converting, packaging, or flexible packaging manufacturing…