Packaging Head - FMCG/Manufacturing/Pharma

Company: Manufacturing Pharma/ FMCG

Designation: Head Packaging- Sustainability & development

Location: Bangalore

Team of 10 people

CTC: 65 LPA

- Strong can-do attitude, business mindset, sense of urgency, risk taking approach and influencing skills

- Possess a sound understanding of different packaging materials and formats.

- Have a good understanding of cost structures for different packaging materials and systems and a track record of driving cost saving initiatives for achieving desired cost targets.

- Be aware of the specific requirements to service different channels like E-commerce. Modern trade and general trade.

- In-depth understanding of the trends and implications of actions by regulators, customers, and peer companies

- Possesses strong communication, analytical and coordination skills.

Responsibilities:

- Develop packaging formats for the assigned categories.

- Lead and motivate the team and provide technical direction to key cross-functional partners including Marketing, Sales, Product development, Supply chain and Procurement.

- Lead the Innovation, Savings Agenda for assigned categories.

- Responsible for supplier innovation and sourcing strategies for alternative materials to achieve global standards.

- Developed a database on suppliers as well as samples as for future launches.

- Enhance customer focus by incorporating the customer needs into packaging development plans.

- Responsible for quality & compliance oversight in line with R&D expectations and project needs. Embed core processes including cost efficiency, adoption of new technology, risk management into packaging strategy

- Organise laboratory, line, machinability, shelf life, distribution, storage, handling, and actual transport tests to evaluate acceptability of new packaging materials.

- Lead and manage capacity expansion projects, packing line installation, Automation, OEE improvement projects.

- Lead sustainability projects to lower carbon footprint, optimize cost.

- Manage strategic, third-party relationships/ventures.

- Address cross functional activities that include purchase, Legal, design agency, marketing team, legal, regulatory & operations team for quick & accurate packaging artwork development, execution and timely launch.