Plant General Manager - Bouxwiller

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