Packaging Development Manager

Role Summary
We are looking for a packaging development professional to support the development, optimization and commercialization of innovative packaging solutions. The role will involve working across materials, packaging structures, suppliers, manufacturing and testing to deliver cost-effective, functional and scalable packaging solutions.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and control packaging material specifications and artworks for primary, secondary and tertiary packaging.
• Conduct packaging machine trials and ensure packaging solutions comply with company requirements
. • Coordinate with Production and Engineering teams for packaging development and KLD activities.
• Coordinate with Product Development, Marketing, Production, Regulatory, Supply Chain, vendors and clients for NPD and packaging modifications.
• Benchmark competitor packaging and monitor market trends to identify alternate packaging solutions
. • Lead packaging projects, maintain project trackers and ensure timely closure.
• Support SAP implementation related to packaging data and ensure packaging complies with food safety regulations and industry standards.
• Support incoming packaging material QC, production-line troubleshooting, vendor coordination and audit documentation. Candidate Profile
• Qualification in Packaging Technology, Polymer/Plastics, Chemical, Mechanical or a related discipline. • Relevant experience in packaging development, R&D, packaging engineering or quality.
• Good understanding of packaging materials, specifications, artworks, machine trials and testing.
• Strong cross-functional coordination, problem-solving and project management skills.
Preferred Skills
• Packaging materials
• Flexible & rigid packaging
• Primary / secondary / tertiary packaging
• Laminates, bottles, labels & CFBs
• Packaging machine trials
• QC & troubleshooting
• Vendor coordination
• Food safety
• Packaging audits
• SAP packaging data
• Market benchmarking

Work arrangement
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