Senior Design & Specification Specialist

Role & responsibilities -

The position is part of India Specification Team. .

• Develop and maintain Keyline Drawings (KLDs) and Cylinder Layout Drawings (CLDs) for in-house pouching projects using AutoCAD or equivalent design software.
• Review and approve processed artwork for pouching layouts, ensuring full compliance with approved KLDs/CLDs and technical specifications.
• Manage and maintain records of pouching tools and related assets across all Huhtamaki India Flexible Packaging manufacturing sites.
• Coordinate and support pouching job transfer activities between production units.
• Review, and approve product specifications within the designated business systems for in-house pouching and other flexible packaging products.
• Create and update formulations/recipes and master data in the system to support manufacturing requirements.
• Create and update machine resources and system master data to ensure operational readiness and accuracy.
• Provide technical support for new product development (NPD) and innovation projects related to pouching applications, aligned with business and customer requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all established processes, procedures, quality standards, and regulatory requirements in accordance with Huhtamaki policies.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, R&D, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to facilitate new pouching developments and drive business objectives.
• Promote and uphold Huhtamakis Code of Conduct, Values, Ethical Standards, and Legal Compliance Requirements across all activities and interactions.

Key Accountabilities

• Accurate and timely creation of KLDs, CLDs, specifications, formulas, pouching layout approvals.
• Maintain record of pouching tools and machine specifications across manufacturing locations in consultation with manufacturing sites.
• Seamless execution of pouching job transfers and product implementation activities.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration to support innovation, operational excellence, and customer requirements.
• Consistent adherence to quality, compliance, and corporate governance standards.

Necessary education / experience / knowledge / skills:

• Experience in the flexible packaging industry is preferred;
• Exposure to the broader packaging industry, including industries involved in preform pouching operations or related converting and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively interact with both internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a matrix organization and manage teams remotely across different locations.
• Capable of translating strategic objectives into actionable plans, driving execution, monitoring progress, and reporting achievements against defined targets.
• Results-oriented mindset with strong planning, coordination, and execution capabilities.