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Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States
Onsite
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This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of one of Amcor's most strategically important packaging platforms.
As a Asset Optimization Manager – Rigid Extrusion & Thermoforming, you will lead the development and execution of platform strategy across a network of manufacturing sites, technologies, and business segments. This role sits at the intersection of operations, engineering, R&D, marketing, and commercial leadership, connecting long-term market trends with the investments, capabilities, and technologies required to win.
The rigid platform is undergoing significant transformation driven by sustainability, material transitions, recycled content integration, manufacturing modernization, and evolving customer requirements. This role will play a central leadership position in defining how those changes are executed across the business.
The successful candidate will help shape platform strategy, guide major investment decisions, influence technology roadmaps, and lead cross-functional initiatives that support profitable growth across a multi-hundred-million-dollar business.
This role combines elements of operations, engineering, strategy, capital planning, and business leadership. Success requires the ability to connect long-term market and technology trends with practical execution across the manufacturing network.
WHAT YOU GET TO DO
Platform Strategy & Transformation
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
Growth & Business Leadership
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
Capital & Network Optimization
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 prioritize investments that strengthen competitive position and drive business results
Cross-Functional Leadership
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
WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE UNIQUE
Direct influence on the future direction of a major Amcor platform
Significant visibility with senior business and functional leadership
Opportunity to shape transformational investments and technology strategy
Broad exposure across operations, engineering, commercial, and innovation organizations
Opportunity to build enterprise leadership capabilities while driving meaningful business impact
WHAT WE VALUE
Results Orientation
Collaborative Relationships and Influencing Others
Product / Technology Knowledge
Strategic Orientation
Developing Organizational Capability
Teamwork
Market Knowledge
Change Leadership
Communication / Interpersonal Skills
Business Acumen
Team Leadership
Analytical Thinking
Financial Acumen
Energy and Execution
WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field
5+ years of experience 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
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Packaging, plastics, thermoforming, extrusion, or related manufacturing experience
Capital project development and investment analysis
Network optimization and manufacturing strategy
Product commercialization and technology deployment
Multi-site manufacturing environments
WHO WILL SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE
The ideal candidate combines technical depth, business insight, and leadership capability. They are comfortable moving between the plant floor, executive conference room, customer discussions, and investment reviews. They are naturally curious, highly collaborative, and energized by the opportunity to help lead a platform through significant transformation and growth.
We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:
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When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:
Medical, dental and vision plans
Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)