Platform Strategy Lead: Rigid Extrusion & Thermoforming

Amcor; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amcor seeks a Manufacturing Asset and Capacity Manager – Rigid Extrusion & Thermoforming to lead long-term platform strategy across a network of sites and technologies. You will align operations, engineering, R&D, marketing, and commercial leadership to translate market trends into actionable investments.

The role drives capital planning, asset optimization, and multi-generation roadmaps to sustain growth and transform the platform with sustainability and technology at the core.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years across Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, R&D, Product Management, Asset Management, Supply Chain, or related disciplines.
• Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes and industrial technologies.
• Demonstrated business acumen and ability to connect technical decisions to financial outcomes.
• Proven ability to influence without direct authority and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with both technical teams and senior leaders.
• Strategic thinker capable of balancing long-term vision with practical execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the long-term strategy for Amcor's rigid extrusion and thermoforming platform.
• Identify and prioritize capability, capacity, technology, and operational investments required to support future growth.
• Lead multi-generation platform roadmaps addressing sustainability, recycled content, material transitions, manufacturing technology, and productivity improvements.
• Partner with executive leadership to define strategic priorities and investment direction.
• Drive profitable growth by aligning platform capabilities with customer, market, and business needs.
• Provide strategic guidance on customer opportunities, network capacity, and manufacturing capabilities.
• Support commercial teams in evaluating growth opportunities and strategic customer decisions.
• Translate market trends into actionable platform strategies and investment plans.
• Lead development of business cases for major capital investments.
• Evaluate manufacturing network capabilities, constraints, and long-term capacity requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve asset utilization, operational performance, and profitability.
• Recommend and prioritise investments that strengthen competitive position and drive business results.
• Serve as the primary strategic leader for the rigid extrusion and thermoforming platform.
• Lead and influence cross-functional teams spanning Operations, Engineering, R&D, Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing, and Commercial organizations.
• Align resources and priorities to execute critical initiatives.
• Communicate recommendations and strategic direction to senior leadership teams.

Skills

Engineering

Operations

Manufacturing

R&D

Asset Management

Supply Chain

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Amcor seeks a Manufacturing Asset and Capacity Manager – Rigid Extrusion & Thermoforming to lead long-term platform strategy across a network of sites and technologies. You will align operations, engineering, R&D, marketing, and commercial leadership to translate market trends into actionable investments.

The role drives capital planning, asset optimization, and multi-generation roadmaps to sustain growth and transform the platform with sustainability and technology at the core.