R&D Dev. Center Manager

Amcor; Moirans; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Amcor is seeking an R&D Development Center Manager primarily based in St Georges. You will lead a team of six to drive the design and delivery of innovative rigid plastic packaging solutions that meet customer needs and sustainability targets.

This full-time role requires at least 4-5 years of R&D leadership experience in a related environment, strong technical expertise, and significant project management experience. Regular travel will be needed, and the position offers a clear path toward higher R&D leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-5 years of experience in R&D leadership within rigid plastic packaging.
• Strong technical expertise in polymers and injection moulding.
• Experience in sustainability-driven innovation is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Lead the R&D team to design and deliver innovative packaging solutions.
• Drive the innovation pipeline and ensure timely commercialization of new products.
• Manage cross-functional collaboration to translate market needs into scalable solutions.

Connaissances

R&D leadership

Technical expertise in polymers

Project management

Knowledge of injection moulding

Sustainability-driven innovation

Description du poste

R&D Development Center Manager

Location: Cusset, FR Bellignat, FR La Genete, FR Besancon, FR Moirans, FR Bouxwiller, FR La Roche, FR Marolles, FR Montpont, FR Offranville, FR Saint Georges, FR

Department: R&D/Innovation Management

Job Type: Employee (Full Time, On site)

About The Role

The R&D Development Center Manager leads and develops a team of six research and development professionals, driving the design and delivery of innovative rigid plastic packaging solutions aligned with Fast Moving Consumer Goods customer needs and sustainability targets. Based primarily in St Georges with regular travel to Cusset approximately every two weeks, the role combines technical leadership, people management and cross‑functional collaboration to commercialise new packaging solutions and shape Amcor's long‑term innovation strategy. The position reports to the South R&D Director and offers a clear path towards regional or global R&D leadership roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the R&D team to design and deliver innovative rigid plastic packaging solutions aligned with customer needs and sustainability targets
• Drive the innovation pipeline including lightweighting, recyclability, reuse and post‑consumer recycled content integration, ensuring timely commercialisation of new products
• Manage cross‑functional collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Operations and key customers to translate market needs into scalable industrial solutions
• Lead key development projects including mono‑material recyclable packaging, post‑consumer recycled content integration, lightweighting initiatives and technology scouting
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with strategic Fast Moving Consumer Goods customers, external suppliers, universities and recyclers
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget while strengthening team engagement and performance

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 4‑5 years of experience in R&D leadership within rigid plastic packaging or a related Fast Moving Consumer Goods environment
• Strong technical expertise in polymers, injection moulding, in‑line and off‑line assembly and secondary operations
• Demonstrated team leadership and project management experience in a multi‑stakeholder environment
• Experience in sustainability‑driven innovation including recyclability, post‑consumer recycled content and eco‑design is a strong plus
• Exposure to Fast Moving Consumer Goods customers or prior experience in a competitor organisation is a plus
• Willingness to be based in the Lyon area and to travel regularly between sites