Operations Manager

Amcor

. Direct and coordinate day-to-day operations of the 24/7 unionized plant facility .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeBritannia • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $122,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in managing operations within a unionized plant environment, focusing on optimizing efficiency, safety, and compliance while leading continuous improvement initiatives. Proficient in strategic planning, resource allocation, and effective communication across various stakeholders.

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Operations ManagementLean ManufacturingUnionized Environment ExperienceProduction PlanningFinancial Control

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Hard Skills

Production SchedulingData AnalysisProblem SolvingOperational EfficiencyReport Writing

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationLeadershipCollaborationMorale Management

Industry Keywords

Continuous ImprovementSafety CultureResource AllocationManufacturing PrinciplesOperational Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct and coordinate day-to-day operations of the 24/7 unionized plant facility
Manage local scheduling and real-time operations to maximize human and automated resources
Review production orders, schedules, and reports to resolve operational, manufacturing, and delivery issues
Plan production to meet customer deadlines
Drive a safety culture with the goal of “Zero Injuries”
Direct plant activities to optimize machinery and equipment utilization and operational efficiency
Control and reduce scrap
Control financial spending across departments
Recommend capital improvements for safety, quality, efficiency, and cost reduction
Develop or revise standard operational and working practices and ensure compliance
Manage departmental managers and supervisors
Monitor and ensure positive facility morale
Lead continuous improvement activities across all departments
Collaborate with corporate management, plant management, direct reports, coworkers, unions, and internal and external customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Business or equivalent in related field preferred
Eight years related experience or the combined equivalent
Five years working in a unionized environment
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing preferred
Ability to effectively write reports and business correspondence and to present information and respond in group environments
Ability to work with mathematical concepts, such as probability and statistics
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, forecasting, scheduling, real-time operations management and coordination of people and resources
Strong verbal and written communication skills