About the role

JOB Description

Role: Manager, Packaging Compliance

Who We Are:

Molex is a subsidiary of Koch Industries. Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before. Our presence is in 223 locations across 40 countries. We have a portfolio of 100,000 electronic products and a dedicated R&D facility (GTC) driving technological innovation in Bangalore.

Global Engineering Services (GES) is a corporate shared services organization based at GTC Bangalore, providing engineering services and solutions to global product design teams. GES acts as a strategic service and solution partner, supporting product engineering organizations across regions.

The Centralized Packaging Design (CPD) team, part of GES, partners closely with Product Engineering teams to transform packaging through innovation‑driven and cost‑effective design solutions. CPD focuses on delivering first‑time‑right packaging designs by providing end‑to‑end packaging design and engineering support, from concept development through validation and implementation.

Who You Are (Qualifications & Experience)

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or Packaging.
5 years of experience in packaging development and good knowledge of packaging compliance, and regulatory requirements across regional and global markets.
Strong knowledge of PLM systems, including their functionality and workflows, with experience in developing frameworks for new tool creation, database design, and generating analytical reports.
Experience in sustainability and/or regulatory affairs related to packaging is strongly preferred.
Proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within cross‑functional teams.
Strong knowledge of packaging‑related regulations, environmental laws, and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requirements.
Familiarity with ISTA, ASTM, and ISO standards applicable to packaging.
Understanding of sustainability principles , including environmentally compliant materials and packaging systems.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Analytical mindset with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and implement effective solutions.
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point & Power BI .
Working knowledge of material selection , packaging manufacturing process.

What Will Put You Ahead

A strong track record of delivering sustainable improvements in efficiency, compliance, and service quality.
Experience with New Product Development processes , including design, prototyping, and testing.
Good knowledge and understanding of electromechanical products, components and assemblies.
Knowledge of Siemens NX, Team Center and PLM/PDM would be an added advantage.

What You Will Do (Core Responsibilities)

Act as the single, enterprise-wide owner of packaging compliance, with a clear global mandate and defined decision rights.
Establish and maintain a global governance framework for packaging requirements, roles, and accountability across all BUs.
Serve as the primary escalation and decision authority for packaging-related compliance risks and conflicts.
Monitor, interpret, and translate external regulatory, customer, and sustainability requirements into clear, actionable internal packaging standards.
Perform regulatory applicability reviews, interpret and implement regulatory requirements, and provide oversight, using a risk-based, principle-driven approach.
Ensure packaging requirements related to material disclosure, reporting, recyclability, source reduction, and audit readiness are formally embedded in global packaging specifications.
Represent Molex on corporate, Koch, and external forums related to packaging compliance and source reduction, ensuring alignment and due diligence.
Own and govern global packaging specifications, ensuring consistency, regulatory compliance, and auditability across the enterprise.
Drive consistent interpretation and application of packaging requirements across all regions and business units.
Partner with Packaging Design, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure standards are implementable and effectively deployed.
Establish end‑to‑end visibility into packaging materials used across the organization to support risk identification, mitigation, and informed decision-making.
Ensure traceable documentation and defensible data to support customer inquiries, regulatory audits, and internal reviews.
Proactively identify, assess, escalate, and close enterprise packaging compliance gaps and systemic risks.
Lead alignment with BUs on packaging compliance roles, responsibilities, reporting cadence, and performance metrics.
Enable BUs with guidance, tools, and clarity to ensure timely and consistent execution of packaging requirements.
Collaborate with Business Units (BUs) to optimize packaging materials and drive compliance with recycling and sustainability requirements.
Coordinate cross‑functional stakeholders (Engineering, Packaging, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Quality, Legal) to ensure cohesive execution.
Support and govern enterprise-level packaging source reduction and sustainability objectives.
Ensure outcomes are measurable, traceable, and defensible, with clear linkage to external commitments and internal goals.
Drive continuous improvement by integrating compliance insights into packaging strategy and design direction.