Senior Manager - Global Sourcing - Packaging Materials

Senior Manager - Global Sourcing - Packaging Materials

Detail Responsibilities :

- Participate in discussions and provide technical inputs and recommendations to product / structure at development stage, as related to Food Packaging and Safety to colleagues in operations / materials department.

- Following and improving systems on process checks throughout the supply chain in the factory to guarantee Food safety compliance in Packaging to the customer

- Conduct visits to customers on advise of BUs to get understand concerns on Food Safety or discussions if any.

- Responsible for ensuring benchmark product safety and quality parameters are in place and are implemented

- Customer Support on Food Safety Regulatory Requirements.

- Food Safety Certifications for RM.

- Certifications of finished products as per regulatory requirements and advisories to the Plants.

- Proactive engagement with commercial and Plants to prevent leakage of unapproved material in operation.

- Networking with External Labs and Regulatory Agencies to keep updated on new regulations as regards Food Safety as related to Packaging.

- Participate in Technical discussion and meeting with Regulatory agencies and other forums spanning from Food Safety to Sustainability.

- Technical Networking in the industry, with specific emphasis on Food Packaging safety and Regulation.

- Training and Development for meeting Food Safety and allied regulatory requirements.

- Vendor engagement for awareness, compliance and improvement on Food Packaging safety requirements.

Additional Requirements :

- Exposure to ISO and System driven organization

- Exposure to HACCP and BRC-lop in Flexible Packaging manufacturing setup

- Should have good knowledge of computer systems and processes

- Ability to lead a team, communication & presentation skills

Functional Competencies required :

- Product & Process knowledge with emphasis on Food Packaging safety and Regulations.

- Systems & data analysis