Packaging R&D Center Lead: Innovation & Sustainability

Amcor Limited; Besançon; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amcor Limited in Besançon/La Genête, France seeks an R&D Development Center Manager to lead packaging development from concept to industrial launch. You will manage a small specialist team, collaborate with commercial, operations, quality and procurement, and drive sustainability initiatives.

The role requires 5–10+ years in packaging and a strong background in plastics packaging technologies, with travel 10–15% within France and Europe.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Packaging Technology or related field.
• 5–10+ years in packaging development or related technical role.
• Proven people leadership and project portfolio management in an R&D environment.
• Solid technical background in plastic packaging: injection moulding, injection compression, in-mould labelling automation, decoration or materials.
• Experience with FMCG customers and cross-functional industrialisation processes.
• Knowledge of food contact materials regulations and packaging compliance.
• Experience in sustainability and circular economy packaging solutions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the packaging development and innovation pipeline from concept through to industrial validation and commercial launch.
• Manage the development centre team, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to quality standards.
• Partner with commercial, operations, quality, procurement and customer teams to develop manufacturable, cost-effective and sustainable packaging solutions.
• Act as a technical partner to FMCG customers, managing plant trials, scale-up and handover to production.
• Drive sustainability initiatives including recyclable designs and post-consumer recycled content, ensuring compliance with regulations.

Skills

People leadership

Project portfolio management

Packaging development

Injection moulding

In-mould labelling

Thin wall packaging

Regulatory knowledge

Sustainability

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering, Materials Science, Packaging Technology

Job description

Amcor Limited in Besançon/La Genête, France seeks an R&D Development Center Manager to lead packaging development from concept to industrial launch. You will manage a small specialist team, collaborate with commercial, operations, quality and procurement, and drive sustainability initiatives.

The role requires 5–10+ years in packaging and a strong background in plastics packaging technologies, with travel 10–15% within France and Europe.