Location:
Bouxwiller, FR
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Department: Operations/Production/Manufacturing
Full-time or Part-time: Full-Time
Job Type: Employee
Shift: On site
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Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.
At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.
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.
To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube
Plant General Manager – Bouxwiller
Amcor is a global leader in responsible packaging, and we are looking for an inspiring, hands‑on, and forward‑thinking Plant General Manager to lead our Bouxwiller site. This is a pivotal leadership role overseeing safety, operations, quality, people development, and strategic transformation across a key manufacturing facility serving the Food sector.
If you are motivated by leading people, building a strong culture, and delivering exceptional operational performance, this is an opportunity to shape the future of a high‑volume, technically advanced site within a global organisation.
About the Role
As Plant General Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and development of the Bouxwiller site. You will create a safe, high‑performing, and customer‑focused environment that supports Amcor’s long‑term growth.
You will lead a multidisciplinary team, ensure operational excellence, and drive continuous improvement across the plant. You will also play a crucial role in talent development, capability building, and cultural transformation — all while contributing directly to service, quality, financial, and sustainability targets.
Key Responsibilities
Lead a Culture of Safety & Trust
Champion a Zero‑Incident mindset across the plant
Ensure compliance with Amcor EHS standards and all regulatory requirements
Promote a strong culture of safety, accountability, and employee wellbeing
Deliver Operational Excellence
Oversee production, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and engineering
Drive the achievement of key operational KPIs (OEE, waste, throughput, service, cost)
Ensure stable, reliable manufacturing and world‑class quality performance
Own the P&L and Drive Financial Performance
Lead annual budgeting and strategic planning
Drive cost efficiency, productivity, and asset utilisation
Ensure disciplined CAPEX planning and execution
Build and Develop High‑Performing Teams
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of managerial and technical leaders
Build future capabilities through effective succession planning
Foster a culture of engagement, empowerment, and continuous learning
Champion Continuous Improvement & Transformation
Lead Lean/CI initiatives across the plant
Enhance operational efficiency through innovation and best‑practice sharing
Support the introduction of new materials, sustainable solutions, and process upgrades
Strengthen Customer Satisfaction & Service
Ensure reliable service, on‑time delivery, and consistent quality
Act as a key partner to Commercial, Supply Chain, and R&D teams
Act as a Trusted Site Leader
Maintain constructive relations with works councils and unions
Represent the site with local authorities and regulatory bodies
Uphold compliance, governance, and environmental responsibilities
What You Bring
We’re looking for a strong and authentic leader who can inspire, challenge, and elevate teams.
Essential Experience
10+ years of experience in manufacturing, including senior leadership roles
Strong operational background (extrusion, printing, thermoforming, or similar)
Experience leading P&L performance in a complex industrial environment
Demonstrated ability to lead cultural change and continuous improvement
Experience in unionised environments and social dialogue
Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder‑management skills
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field
Personal Attributes
Leadership presence with empathy, authenticity, and resilience
Customer‑centric and committed to quality excellence
Strategic thinker with strong operational pragmatism
Passion for developing people and building high‑performing teams
Curious, proactive, and solutions‑oriented
The Scope You Will Lead
Approximately 180–200 employees
~€50M site budget
High‑volume production (extrusion, thermoforming, printing)
Modern industrial assets and a strong continuous improvement roadmap
Why Amcor?
At Amcor, you will join a company proud of its global footprint, strong values, and commitment to sustainability. You will have the autonomy to make an impact, the support to grow, and the opportunity to shape the future of a key manufacturing site.
This role offers:
Real leadership influence
Global career pathways
Opportunity to drive transformation and innovation
A values‑driven culture focused on performance and people
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About Amcor
Amcor is the global leader in developing and producing responsible consumer packaging and dispensing solutions across a variety of materials for nutrition, health, beauty and wellness categories. Our global product innovation and sustainability expertise enables us to solve packaging challenges around the world every day, producing a range of flexible packaging, rigid packaging, cartons and closures that are more sustainable, functional and appealing for our customers and their consumers. We are guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future. Supported by a commitment to safety, over 75,000 people generate $23 billion in annualized sales from operations that span over 400 locations in more than 40 countries.
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