Amcor

Continuous Improvement Manager II

Amcor  •  Joplin, MO (Onsite)  •  20 days ago
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Job Description

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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As the Continuous Improvement Manager II, you'll be a key member of the plant leadership team responsible for driving operational excellence through the deployment of Lean and Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies. This role leads high-impact initiatives that improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost while embedding a culture of continuous improvement across the facility.

You'll also partner cross-functionally to execute the plant’s annual operating plan, delivering measurable results through hands-on leadership, data-driven decision-making, and strong engagement on the production floor.

What You’ll Do

Safety & Leadership

  • Champion a safety-first culture by collaborating with EHS to ensure policies, programs, and practices promote a safe working environment

  • Serve as a visible leader on the plant floor, setting expectations and reinforcing standards

Continuous Improvement Strategy & Execution

  • Lead the deployment and sustainment of Lean and CI methodologies across the plant

  • Identify, prioritize, and execute high-value cost savings and efficiency projects

  • Drive a structured approach to project selection, resourcing, and execution

Operational Excellence

  • Partner with operations to address daily production challenges, improving:

    • Product quality

    • Throughput and productivity

    • On-time delivery performance

  • Act as a site-wide problem solver, using root cause analysis and data to drive solutions

People Development & Culture

  • Coach and develop engineers, supervisors, and hourly team members on CI principles and leadership skills

  • Lead and facilitate training programs to build organizational CI capability

  • Foster a high-performance, accountable, and collaborative culture

Data & Performance Management

  • Analyze data from multiple systems to identify trends and improvement opportunities

  • Develop and maintain reporting tools and dashboards to track CI progress

  • Support and lead efforts to improve performance against CI audits and benchmarks

Project & Communication Leadership

  • Lead cross-functional teams on major improvement initiatives

  • Communicate progress, results, and priorities to plant leadership and stakeholders

  • Promote best practice sharing across the facility and broader organization

What Success Looks Like

  • Measurable improvements in cost, efficiency, and productivity

  • Strong employee engagement and CI adoption across all levels

  • Sustainable improvements validated through audits and performance metrics

  • A visible and trusted leader on the plant floor

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related technical field preferred)

  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or continuous improvement

  • Proven experience implementing Lean, Six Sigma, or CI methodologies

  • Solid proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools (SAP experience preferred)

Key Competencies

  • Results-driven with a strong track record of delivering measurable improvements

  • Influential leader who can drive change across all levels of the organization

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

  • Effective coach and communicator

  • High level of business and operational acumen

What Sets You Apart

  • Hands-on experience driving CI initiatives directly on the plant floor

  • Ability to overcome resistance and lead change effectively

  • Track record of delivering quantifiable cost savings and performance gains

  • Passion for developing people and building high-performing teams

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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.

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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)

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About Amcor

As a global leader in packaging solutions for consumer and healthcare products, our industry-leading innovation capabilities, global scale and technical expertise help our customers grow and meet the needs of millions of consumers every day. We accelerate the possible by redefining what can be done, constantly anticipating what our customers will need next, rethinking what is scientifically feasible and always helping our customers find the right solution to their challenges.

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Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Zurich, CH
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
amcor.com
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