Build the Future of Food Manufacturing in Bengaluru, India!
We are seeking a Packaging Development & Commercialization Manager IMEA to lead end-to-end packaging development while anchoring the commercialization process for new product launches across India, Middle East, and Africa (IMEA).
Key Responsibilities
1. Packaging Development (Core Focus)
- Lead design, development, and qualification of primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging
- Translate marketing and consumer insights into functional, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions
- Drive material selection, structural design, artwork, and tooling development
- Lead packaging development for new product launches (NPD) and optimize existing packaging
- Develop and maintain technical specifications, KLD diagrams, and packaging Blue Book standards
- Define and implement testing protocols (transit, shelf-life, compatibility, sustainability)
- Integrate sustainability initiatives (waste reduction, carbon footprint, material efficiency)
- Evaluate and improve packaging machinery, OEE, and line efficiency
- Develop vendor base for packaging materials, machines, and change parts
2. Commercialization Oversight
- Anchor the end-to-end commercialization process for product launches
- Define and track timelines, milestones, and cross-functional deliverables
- Ensure packaging readiness (design, testing, approvals, supplier readiness) within timelines
- Lead commercialization forums, identify risks, and drive resolution
- Partner with manufacturing, procurement, and supply chain for smooth production ramp-up
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with R&D, Marketing, Operations, Sales, and Supply Chain
- Ensure packaging specifications are aligned with product and operational requirements
- Provide expertise in innovation and cost optimization initiatives
4. Supplier & Cost Management
- Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships
- Negotiate costs, lead times, and technical deliverables
- Drive value engineering initiatives balancing cost, quality, and sustainability
5. Continuous Improvement
- Benchmark against industry best practices
- Implement KPIs (INQ, ENQ, CD, launch readiness, cost savings)
- Drive initiatives to improve speed-to-market and reduce delays
Qualifications
- Bachelor's/Master's in Packaging Technology or related field
- 1015 years of experience in packaging development + commercialization
- Strong knowledge of materials, sustainability, and regulatory standards
- Proven experience managing end-to-end packaging lifecycle
Key Skills
- Packaging design & testing expertise
- Project management & commercialization leadership
- Cross-functional stakeholder management
- Supplier negotiation & cost optimization
- Strong communication & executive reporting
