Thermoforming Process Improvement Technical Leader

Amcor Flexibles, LLC
life insurance, flexible benefit account, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, flex time
United States, Kansas, Lawrence
May 22, 2026
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. To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visitwww.amcor.comILinkedInIGlassdoorIFacebook IYouTube Job Description About the role In this role, you are responsible for driving continuous improvement across thermoforming production lines while building sustainable processes that ensure long-term success. You act as a hands-on leader who not only identifies opportunities for improvement but also empowers others to execute and sustain those improvements. You serve as a key link between operations, engineering, and product development, using data and collaboration to enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and output. Your work directly contributes to optimizing production performance, reducing waste, and strengthening overall operational excellence. By coaching team members, leading improvement initiatives, and supporting innovation, you help create a culture where continuous improvement becomes part of daily operations. The value you bring lies in your ability to turn insights into action, develop technical expertise within the team, and ensure that improvements are both impactful and lasting. Responsibilities Leads a small team to support the ongoing improvement and sustainability of thermoforming production lines, with a focus on safety, quality, material usage, machine availability, and production output. Provides coaching and technical guidance, developing team members into subject matter experts in thermoforming and maintenance while offering real-time support on the production floor. Analyzes data to identify improvement opportunities and supports the development and justification of projects and initiatives. Facilitates and leads continuous improvement activities, including structured problem-solving and process improvement methods such as root cause analysis and variation reduction. Monitors key performance metrics to identify daily improvement opportunities and drive annual performance gains. Partners with Project Engineering to identify, develop, and implement larger-scale improvements and capital projects. Collaborates with Product Development to support new product initiatives related to assigned production lines. Qualifications Experience with large-scale thermoforming preferred. Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred but not required. Experience in plastics processing preferred. Strong self-motivation with effective organizational, communication, and leadership skills. Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency with standard computer tools (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Excel). Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds with assistance as needed. Ability to climb ladders or steps regularly. Ability to hear and respond to alarms and verbal warnings in a manufacturing setting. Ability to work in overhead or awkward positions when necessary. Comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled, industrial environment that may be noisy, dusty, or smoky. Availability to be on-call across shifts as required. Ability to stand or walk for extended periods during an 8-hour shift. OurExpectations 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. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. E-Verify We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. 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)