Tool Room Jobs in Kansas (NOW HIRING)

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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.

Job Description

The Tool Room Supervisor plays a vital role in the manufacturing of injection molded plastic components. The Tool Room Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all aspects of a tool room, including the repair, modification, and development of tooling to support production needs, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation —delivering high-quality output within Amcor's defined cycle times and standards.

Key Responsibilities

Daily Operations

• Be a role model of Amcor's Values (Safety, Customers, Winning, Agility, Sustainability) and Behaviors (Doing the Right Thing, Championing Customers, Dreaming Big, Making Things Happen, Playing for Team Amcor).
• Ensure machinery and equipment are properly maintained and operated safely.
• Lead, motivate, and coach tool room employees.
• Assign daily activities of tool room personal based on skill set and mold priorities.
  • Mold PMs
  • Mold changes
• Verify cavitation and work with operations and planning to regain cavitation as needed.
• Ensure work orders submitted to tool room are assigned to tool room personal and completed properly.

Troubleshooting & Technical Support

• Evaluate molds, and work with Process Technicians to identify and resolve issues.
• Review new mold and part designs and provide feedback to ensure mold functionality and part manufacturability.
• Ensure molds are cleaned and inspect cavities for wear, damage, or blockages.
• Provide hands-on assistance to support departments when needed and time allows.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Tooling experience within a manufacturing environment (Journeyman tool maker or tool making certifications highly preferred).
• Understanding of scientific injection molding principles.
• Successful completion of evaluation test and interview process.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to motivate and engage team members.
• Technical aptitude with solid business and organizational know-how.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, analyze production data, and adapt to operational changes.
• Quick learner with an understanding of department operations and company procedures.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

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)