Training Supervisor

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 www.amcor.com.  

Job Description

The Training Supervisor for Oshkosh North is responsible for the plant training strategy, including designing, developing and facilitating the technical training programs. The Training Supervisor will lead a team of 4-6 dedicated plant trainers within the facility, in addition to providing indirect leadership to department trainers and machine operators. This role will have strong business partnership to the Oshkosh North plant Operations Leaders and is indirectly supported by the Learning and Development Team to ensure consistency in the development and delivery of our training from plant to plant in the Amcor Flexibles network.

What You Get To Do

• Design, develop and execute site training strategy in alignment with AFNA time to productivity fundamentals
• Administer the site a trainer selection and certification program to ensure that all trainers are competent in their ability to properly train incoming new hires including tracking trainer effectiveness and identifying trainer opportunities
• Develop and manage Training Matrices, Competency Matrices, Training/Learning Plans, and Training Documentation in support of site training requirements
• Develop and deliver training resources to support the knowledge development of non-English speaking colleagues
• Evaluate best methods to develop and deliver training and materials that meet organizational needs including, but not limited to, specialized internal training, on or off-site vendor delivered courses, computer-based training, seminars or workshops, courses supported by Amcor L&D, EHS or HR
• Provide expertise in training needs assessment, training design, adult learning strategies/delivery, post-training evaluations
• Partner with managers to assess and analyze learning needs based on performance, talent planning and needs assessment data. Identify learning solutions for technical business needs
• Implement standard templates, training standards, digital tools to ensure facility is aligned to overall strategic direction of the AFNA Technical Training programs
• Oversee site technical skills development programs for operators and skilled trades
• Assess and monitor the effectiveness of all learning and development initiatives against predefined metrics
• Compile data and analyze past and current year training requirements to help determine training priorities and best use of resources. Assess effectiveness of overall training and impact to performance and makes adjustments as needed
• Oversee the maintenance of required training records and reports/provides requested data to appropriate internal personnel: HR, Production, Supervisors, Quality, etc.
• Develop and maintain a plant training calendar to ensure all regulatory and Amcor required training timelines are met.
• Oversee the maintenance of training document completion via Workday Learning
• Participate in internal and external audits as requested
• Develop and maintain training program for new supervisors
• Provide guidance to department trainers to ensure alignment and consistency throughout the plant. Provide regular feedback to department heads on the department training program
• Manage external vendor relationships, as necessary following preferred vendor standards
• Partner with AFNA Learning and Organization Development to deploy training solutions
• Other duties as assigned.

What We Value

• Knowledge and experience in training development, adult learning theories, program design, presentation skills and evaluation.
• Change agent who has a passion for training, for helping people grow and gain knowledge to more effectively carry out their work responsibilities.
• Knowledge of manufacturing techniques, processes and quality systems management.
• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions with minimal information and/or under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, having specific experience leading in a group environment, presenting large group training, as well as, the ability to work one-on-one
• Good organizational, administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills to develop training courses & programs in collaboration with other departments.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of plant personnel from the Plant Leadership Team to Equipment Operators.

What We Want From You

• Bachelor's Degree desired in Education, Training, Safety or Human Resources.
• 5-7 years’ work experience in a training/development capacity or other operations leadership experience , preferably in a manufacturing environment; experience in flexible packaging industry a definite plus.
• Experience with implementing ESL.
• Continued personal development through trade journals, technical and management seminars, and participation in professional organizations, etc.
• Previous Supervisory or Leadership experience.
• Certification as a Training and Development Manager or Specialist (or equivalent) from a recognized organization, to develop and manage a training program.
• Knowledge of and/or certification in LEAN Six Sigma, Safety a plus.
• Significant computer skills in Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint.
• Frequent interaction with others who work in both an Office / Plant environment

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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