Job Description

BUSINESS: Piramal Consumer Products Division
DEPARTMENT: R&D TRAVEL: Moderate
LOCATION: Kurla, Mumbai SHIFT: General Shift

JOB OVERVIEW:
The incumbent will be responsible for obtaining the best and cost effective packaging for existing and new products. Observing, analyzing and research packaging line operation to develop and implement scientific and efficient process.
Individual Contributor Role. One Executive (Packaging) may be assigned depending upon projects.

KEY STAKEHOLDERS: INTERNAL
R&D, Marketing, 3Ps, QA, Creative team, Regulatory, Supply Chain Team

KEY STAKEHOLDERS: EXTERNAL
Agencies , vendors, industry forums and associations

REPORTING STRUCTURE: Head of Packaging

QUALIFICATION:
Post Graduate Diploma in Packaging Technology from Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) or equivalent.
For Plastic components/Packaging & moulds, CIPET degree can be considered.

EXPERIENCE:
• 4 plus years of total work experience
• Should also have knowledge of packaging related costing
• Sound Knowledge of Flexibles, Rigid Packaging, Plastic processing with mould development and management, Vendor Management, Negotiation skills, Project management, Value Engineering

Key Roles/Responsibilities:
Responsible to Design , Develop and Run the pack and the packaging line
• Responsible for obtaining the best, cost effective packaging for existing and new
products
• Must be able to lead and execute e2e packaging development projects independently
• Proficient in Rigid Packaging with strong experience in mould development and
management
• Should have experience of working with leading mould makers and moulders
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in design, development and processing of
plastic components
• Experience in working with design agencies (Pack Structural Design) is preferred
advantage
• Must be able to derive the structural cost for plastics components
• Identify & Lead sustainability initiatives in the area of packaging
• Identifying new vendors and designs for differentiated packaging
• Responsible for defining Technical specifications required on packaging and being the
SPOC on all technical details
• Responsible to deliver project timelines for task that involve packaging and ability to
work in micro soft project environment
• Identifying, evaluating & implementing new trends & technologies in packaging;
ensuring value addition & continuous improvement of existing package.
• Responsible to keep track of price movements of packing materials & Deliver cost
savings by working on packaging material optimization projects
• Coordinate activities at various stages of packaging development with cross functional
team members, factories and vendors.
• Maintaining and increasing engagement of vendors with different packaging materials,
• Developing artworks for the packing material in line with Marketing requirements and
responsible for final printing
People Management and Development
Empower team members to move across existing opportunities and take on responsibilities
independently.