Packaging Lead

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Development of cost-effective new product packaging as per specifications of marketing and R&D department through innovative processes or innovative packaging material.

2. Identifying vendor procurement, quality control, time line management.

3. Check methods / process adopted for getting defect free packaging materials for new launches.

4. Provide input in deciding packaging materials for new briefs.

5. Innovation/renovation of existing products as per plan.

6. Collate changes effected in packaging materials & propose suitable action based on observations.

7. Drive cost reduction through modern technology.

8. Create PM specifications for each SKU that will be used for manufacturing.

9. Provide SOP and CQA to third party manufacturers with detail of test product.

10. Drive key packaging supplier relationships on innovation, troubleshooting, and cost opportunities.

11. Conduct periodical reviews of packaging materials & processes to reduce packaging material costs & wastages.

12. Plan for periodical audits at factories, vendors, depots & distributors to ensure proper quality checks.

13. Monitor compliance of protocols.

14. Establish working knowledge of latest technologies, and translates that knowledge into commercial launches.

15. Usage of latest technology for packaging molds and flexi packaging.

16. Competition benchmarking by gathering information on existing & new machine / process.

17. Find and understand new packaging technologies that may have application to business and share technical knowledge of new technology and design with the marketing team.

Personal Profile

Qualifications

• Graduation in Packaging Development, preferably from IIP.

Experience

• Proven track record as a packaging development executive or packaging development manager
• Knowledge and experience in molding, packaging & glass.
• Basic understanding of production, sales, research, etc.
• Proficiency in warehouse management systems.
• Experience in developing products in a cost-effective manner.
• Sound knowledge of technological advancements, to incorporate technology with production & packaging.
• Consistent track record of designing and developing Packaging Innovation projects.
• Familiarity with automated packaging systems, labelling machines, and quality inspection equipment.