Head - Talent Management at MTR Foods Pvt. Ltd.
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MTR Foods - Manager - Packaging Development (7-10 yrs)
Job Description for Packaging Development Manager at MTR Foods
Main Challenges in this Position:
- Develop long term packaging development road map consistent with the product strategy and plans for allocated categories
- Coordination with internal stake holders like Product development, Marketing, QA, Production, Regulatory and Supply Chain for NPD or Modification in any existing products related packaging development work.
- Keep abreast of global trends in packaging to develop alternate packaging solutions for different end uses and price points.
- Continuously benchmark food packaging media in the market for functionality and costs.
- Identify and develop vendors for packaging solutions and manufacturing. Ensure development of comprehensive packaging solutions that allow for compact cartonisation, palletisation and containerization.
Responsibility & Mandate:
- Identification, evaluation & implementation of different cost saving Packaging technology and retention of best quality in packaging.
- Designing of new packaging concept/ technologies & continuous improvement in Packaging Technology for new or existing products categories.
- Formulating and controlling packaging material specifications for all primary, secondary and tertiary packaging.
- Technical assistance for in-house printing unit and shop floor operations.
- Approval of Artworks.
- Generating key line drawings.
- Packing machine trials as appropriate and ensure e2e compliance of packaging solutions as per company policies.
Main Tasks and/or Projects:
- Packaging design and development for different processed foods categories like snacks, Ready to Eat, Instant Foods, Masalas, Beverages etc as per the responsibilities allocated.
- Oversee coordination with vendors & internal stakeholders for artwork approval process.
- Lab scale & plant trial for new packaging projects.
- Transit trial evaluation during any modification in Packaging formats.
Criteria for Evaluation:
- New packaging solutions
- Cost savings through packaging
- Key alternate packaging solutions
Education:
- Two years Post Graduate Diploma in Packaging from Indian Institute of Packaging
- Graduation in Food Technology/Pharmacy/Chemistry /any science stream
Experience:
- 7 - 10 years experienced in Packaging design & development for FMCG Company would be preferred.
- Technical knowledge in Packaging and Food Processing.
- Proficient in designing and implementing suitable e2e packaging solutions for food categories
- Knowledge in SAP
Competence/Skills:
- Knowledge of latest packaging innovation
- Packaging cost Management
- Good interpersonal skills
- Project Management
- Highly process oriented
Personality:
- Assertive
- Hard working
- Self starter
- Open minded
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