Senior Global Packaging Manager

General Motors Australia & New Zealand

Unknown, Unknown, Australia
Hybrid
10+ years packaging experience
Direct leadership of 4-5 people
Reusable container fleet management
The Senior Global Packaging Manager will lead the design and execution of global packaging strategies that reduce cost, improve efficiency, and advance sustainability goals across the supply chain

Job Summary

  • The Senior Global Packaging Manager will lead the design and execution of global packaging strategies that reduce cost, improve efficiency, and advance sustainability goals across the supply chain.
  • This role requires managing a team of program managers and engineers to deliver reusable container fleets on time for vehicle launches while overseeing material flow and expendable packaging purchasing.
  • Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership skills to foster an inclusive culture, drive performance management, and influence cross-functional stakeholders to adopt new concepts and practices.

Matching Summary

The Senior Global Packaging Manager will lead the design and execution of global packaging strategies that reduce cost, improve efficiency, and advance sustainability goals across the supply chain.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years packaging experience
  • Direct leadership of 4-5 people
  • Reusable container fleet management
  • Global supply chain optimization
  • Program management for vehicle launches
  • Material flow and logistics operations
  • Budget forecasting and spend management

Nice-to-have

  • Data management tools Power BI Excel TMS AI
  • Master's degree in related field
  • Inclusive open culture fostering innovation
  • Ability to deal with ambiguity daily
  • Strategic thinking and change management
  • External technical community engagement
  • High learning agility and business acumen

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 10+ years relevant experience in packaging or supply chain
  • Proven track record leading teams of 4-5 people
  • Ability to travel 20% domestically and internationally
  • No GM immigration sponsorship available

Work Rights

Must have valid Australian work authorization

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