Executive / Senior Executive-Packaging

Job Title: Executive/Senior Executive-Packaging

Department: Packaging

Location: Almond House KPHB

Reports To: AGM Packaging

Job Summary

The Senior Executive Packaging will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and managing packaging materials and processes to ensure product safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and cost efficiency. The role involves coordination with cross-functional teams including Production, QA, Procurement, R&D, and external vendors.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Packaging Development & Execution:

• Develop primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging solutions.
• Key lines for Packaging materials.
• Conduct trials for new packaging materials and formats.
• Artwork Checks & Online print proofing
• Optimize packaging for cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
• Ensure packaging meets product compatibility and shelf-life requirements.

2. Vendor Management:

• Identify, evaluate, and approve packaging material vendors.
• Coordinate with suppliers for timely material availability.
• Monitor supplier performance in terms of quality, cost, and delivery.

3. Production Support:

• Provide technical support for packaging lines.
• Troubleshoot packaging-related issues during production.
• Improve packaging line efficiency and reduce downtime.

4. Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain packaging specifications & Technical documents.
• Prepare reports on packaging performance & KPI’s.
• Ensure proper change management documentation.

5. Qualifications & Skills:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Packaging Technology / IIP / SIES / Polymer Engineering / Industrial Engineering (or related field).

Experience:

• 5-7 Years of experience in packaging development or packaging operations.
• Experience in FMCG/Food/Beverages/Cosmetics preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Understanding of packaging machinery and line operations.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards.
• Proficiency in MS Office

Soft Skills:

• Problem-Solving skills.
• Cross-Functional coordination ability.
• Good communication & documentation skills.