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. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC www.amcor.com
Overview of Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Manager to join our multifunctional sales and R&D team supporting our leading post-harvest fresh produce brand in Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP).
This role is pivotal in overseeing technical, operational, and quality functions across multiple global manufacturing sites and toll manufacturing partners. It combines deep technical expertise in polymer science and post-harvest technologies with leadership, strategic management, and customer-facing capabilities.
Location: Moorabbin (Global scope with international travel)
Reports to: Global Sales & Marketing Manager
Key Responsibilities
- Lead technical operations in MAP technologies, ensuring consistent standards across global sites.
- Oversee QC/QA systems, ensuring product integrity and compliance with international food safety standards.
- Drive product innovation, manage Intellectual Property, provide technical service, and partner with sales teams to deliver customer-focused solutions.
- Mentor plant technical teams, align with corporate R&D and supply chain, contribute to business strategy and deliver key projects.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience - 10–20 years in technical innovation within fresh produce or packaging, ideally with MAP exposure.
- Knowledge - Strong understanding of global food packaging regulatory standards and multi-site operations.
- Skills - Strategic mindset, resilience, analytical judgement, negotiation, and commercial acumen.
- Education - Bachelor's degree in Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Food Technology, or related field (postgraduate preferred).
- Other - Flexibility to work across time zones and travel internationally for extended periods. Multilingual capabilities are an advantage with a preference for fluency in Mandarin.
- Working Rights - Australian work rights are required for this position.
This is a unique opportunity to shape innovation in fresh produce packaging, influence global operations and strategy and work in a dynamic, multicultural team with exposure to international markets.
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Technical Manager in Melbourne employer: Amcor
Amcor is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at our Moorabbin manufacturing plant where innovation and sustainability are at the forefront of our operations. With a strong commitment to employee safety and continuous improvement, we provide ample opportunities for professional growth and development, ensuring that our team members thrive in their roles. Join us to be part of a global leader dedicated to shaping lives and protecting the future through responsible packaging solutions.
