About the role

Post: Packaging Technologist

Location: South Extension, Delhi

No. of working days: 5 Days

Purpose Of Role

In the role of Packaging Technologist, you are part of the Global Packaging team responsible for one of the key functions in company: Developing packaging aligned to the New Product Development process. In your role you will lead the technical development of our new products, focusing on the manufacturing of components as well as supporting filling activities. Within this process you will be responsible for the technical specification of primary packaging from marketing brief through to finished good productions. This

is role where you will be working cross functionally closely with other departments in the organisation, (Marketing, Supply Chain etc.) You will also collaborate externally with component supplier and fillers. Post launch support of improvements and efficiencies related to existing portfolio packaging is a prerequisite.

Job Responsibilities

Packaging Development

- Lead our packaging suppliers development activities from initiation to final delivery of

new components and filling of product.

- Establish Bills of Materials and ensure the correct input into our ERP system (IFS)

- Approval of all relevant technical drawings including complex component tooling with

supervision.

- Define and approve all necessary packaging component testing; via the Product Testing

and Scale-up team within our Global Research and Development Centre.

- Initiate, monitor and approve filling line and transit trials; implement remedial actions

as appropriate.

- Define relevant performance criteria, create and maintain the resulting packaging

specifications.

- Approve packaging artworks and origination proofs against agreed specifications.

- Approve and maintain component quality standards and range boards.

Innovation

Keep up to date with developments in all aspects of packaging (technology, exhibition,

trends, etc.)

- Present new packaging ideas and concepts to our business partners

- Bring creativity to the product design process

Supplier management

Ability to build and manage relationships with suppliers on various levels.

Risk Assessment

Effective trouble shooting skills and risk assessment competencies. Ability to

dynamically access issues and propose solutions independently or as part of a team.

Decision making

Distinguishes relevant from irrelevant information and makes timely and transparent

proposals for review based on a mixture of analysis, experience and judgement.

Qualification:

University degree Bachelor or Master in packaging (IOP or equivalent)

5 years of experience in FMCG and/or proven track record of successful developments