🔹 Key Responsibilities

Strategic

• Develop and standardize packaging specifications aligned with product and brand requirements

• Contribute to packaging innovation initiatives including sustainability and cost optimization

• Support implementation of quality systems (ISO, HACCP, GMP) related to packaging

• Ensure packaging aligns with branding and marketing objectives

Operational

• Lead packaging development for new products (NPD) and existing product improvements

• Conduct material selection, trials, validation, and performance testing

• Ensure compliance with local & international food safety regulations

• Perform packaging compatibility studies (product vs packaging material interaction)

• Coordinate packaging trials with production for smooth commercialization

• Conduct competitor packaging benchmarking and analysis

• Work with procurement for supplier evaluation and development

• Optimize packaging cost without compromising quality and performance

• Ensure testing protocols for packaging materials, shelf life, transportation, and storage

• Investigate packaging-related complaints and implement corrective actions

• Maintain packaging documentation, specifications, and standards

• Support ERP and digital systems related to packaging data

People & Collaboration

🔹 Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Packaging Technology, Material Science, or related field

• 8–10 years of experience in FMCG / Food Manufacturing

• Minimum 3–4 years in packaging development role

• Strong knowledge of packaging materials and testing methods

• Understanding of GMP, HACCP, ISO 22000 standards

• Knowledge of packaging compliance and regulations

• Experience with sustainable packaging solutions

• Familiarity with ERP systems and packaging data management