Assistant Manager-Packaging

Role & responsibilities :

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop packaging solutions for automotive parts, components, and assemblies.
• Analyze packaging requirements based on product dimensions, weight, fragility, and transportation modes.
• Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturing, quality, and logistics teams for packaging standardization.
• Develop returnable and expendable packaging concepts to optimize cost and sustainability.
• Conduct packaging validation tests, including transit, vibration, drop, and environmental testing.
• Ensure compliance with OEM packaging standards and customer-specific requirements.
• Support new product development and localization projects by designing suitable packaging systems.
• Monitor packaging costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
• Resolve packaging-related issues affecting production, storage, and transportation.
• Prepare packaging specifications, work instructions, and technical documentation.
• Manage packaging trials and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with packaging material suppliers and logistics service providers.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Packaging Technology, or related field.
• 3-8 years of experience in packaging engineering within the automotive or auto-component industry.
• Knowledge of returnable packaging, corrugated packaging, pallets, dunnage, and material handling systems.
• Understanding of automotive supply chain and logistics operations.
• Familiarity with OEM standards (Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra, Hyundai, Volkswagen, etc.).
• Proficiency in CAD tools and packaging design software is preferred.

Key Skills:

• Packaging Design & Development
• Returnable Packaging Management
• Cost Optimization
• Logistics and Warehouse Operations
• Supplier Coordination
• APQP & PPAP Knowledge
• Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis
• SAP/ERP Systems
• Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement