Mold Operations Specialist

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

Position Overview:

The Mold Operations Specialist will be responsible for managing mold stock transfer orders (STO’s), coordinating the introduction of new molds into production, and handling the disposition of obsolete molds. This role requires effective collaboration with commercial, production, engineering, accounting, legal, procurement, and quality teams to ensure smooth mold operations and inventory control. The Mold Operations Specialist will focus on optimizing mold utilization, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring timely and efficient mold-related activities.  

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Mold STO Management: Execute and track mold stock transfer orders (STOs) to ensure accurate and timely movement of molds between facilities.

• New Mold Introduction: Assist in coordinating the introduction of new molds into production, working with engineering and production teams to ensure successful trials and validations.

• Obsolete Mold Disposition: Handle the process of identifying and disposing of obsolete molds, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with company policy. Onsite verification of obsolete mold inventory is a necessity.

• Inventory Control: Maintain accurate records of mold inventory and mold component spares, including location, condition, and usage history, using inventory management systems.

• Vendor Coordination: Work with external vendors and suppliers to coordinate mold repairs, modifications, and new mold acquisitions.

• Cost Monitoring: Monitor costs associated with mold maintenance, repairs, and procurement, and assist in identifying cost-saving opportunities.

• Compliance: Ensure all mold management activities comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.

• Process Improvement: Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance mold management efficiency and effectiveness.

• Reporting: Generate regular reports on mold status, usage, and inventory for internal review.

Skills:

• Technical Knowledge: Basic understanding of mold design, manufacturing processes, and maintenance practices.

• Organization Skills: Strong organizational skills to manage mold inventory and ensure timely execution of STOs and dispositions.

• Problem-Solving: Good problem-solving abilities to address issues related to mold performance and inventory management.

• Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with internal teams and external vendors.

• Analytic Skills: Ability to analyze data and generate insights for process improvements and decision-making.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree In Operations, Engineering or related field.

• 2-5 years’ experience of experience in manufacturing, mold management or related field

• Familiarity with mold design and manufacturing software, inventory management systems, and ERP systems is a plus

• Competency in Microsoft Office products; experience with inventory management software and ERP systems preferred

• Travel up to 50%

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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