R&D Packaging Center Lead – Innovation & Sustainability

Amcor Limited; Besançon; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amcor is seeking a Development Center Manager to lead packaging development and innovation for FMCG customers across the full project lifecycle. Based across two sites in France, Besançon and La Genête, the role manages a small specialist team and operates in a cross-functional environment alongside commercial, operations, quality and procurement teams.

Travel of approximately 10-15% is expected, mainly within France and occasionally across Europe.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Packaging Technology or related field.
• 5–10+ years of experience in packaging development or related technical role.
• Proven people leadership and project portfolio management experience in an R&D environment.
• Solid technical background in plastic packaging development, including injection moulding, in-mould labelling, decoration or materials.

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 the required quality standards.
• Partner with commercial, operations, quality, procurement and customer teams to develop manufacturable, cost-effective and sustainable packaging solutions.
• Act as a key 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, while ensuring compliance with food contact material regulations.

Skills

People leadership

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Injection moulding

Thin-wall packaging

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering/Materials/Packaging

Job description

Amcor is seeking a Development Center Manager to lead packaging development and innovation for FMCG customers across the full project lifecycle. Based across two sites in France, Besançon and La Genête, the role manages a small specialist team and operates in a cross-functional environment alongside commercial, operations, quality and procurement teams.

Travel of approximately 10-15% is expected, mainly within France and occasionally across Europe.