Packaging Manager

URGENT POSITION TO BE FILLED.

Notice Period: Immediate to 30 days

We’re Hiring: Assistant Packaging Manager [Development & Procurement]

Location: Bhiwandi - MH

Open to PAN India candidates willing to relocate

Salary: 5 to 9 LPA [MAX]

Are you passionate about Packaging Development, Packaging Innovation, and Packaging Material Procurement? Do you enjoy taking ownership of packaging projects from concept to commercial launch while driving vendor partnerships and cost optimization?

We're Looking For:

• 5–7 years of experience in Packaging Development, Packaging Innovation, Packaging Material Procurement, or a combination of both
• Experience from FMCG, Food & Beverage, Consumer Goods, Personal Care, Home Care, Packaging Manufacturing, or similar industries
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials including:

• Flexible Films

• Corrugated Packaging

• Rigid Plastics

• Glass Packaging

• Labels

• Cartons

• Closures

• Laminates

• Packaging Substrates

• Understanding of:

• Packaging Specifications

• GSM & Micron

• Barrier Properties

• BOM Management

• Print Technologies (Flexo, Gravure & Offset)

• Strong experience in:

• Vendor Development

• Supplier Qualification

• Strategic Sourcing

• Commercial Negotiation

• Cost Optimization

• Cost Saving Initiatives

• Procurement Planning

• Cross-functional Project Management

• Excellent analytical skills with proficiency in Advanced Excel, reporting, vendor scorecards, and procurement tracking

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead end-to-end packaging development projects (concept, design brief, prototyping, vendor sampling, validation, and launch)
• Drive packaging innovation by evaluating new materials, sustainable packaging solutions, and alternate substrates
• Coordinate closely with Marketing, Design, Production, QA, and suppliers to ensure timely project execution
• Manage packaging specifications, approvals, documentation, and Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Lead sourcing and procurement of all packaging materials while ensuring commercial competitiveness
• Develop, qualify, and onboard new suppliers while building alternate vendor networks for critical packaging materials
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, payment cycles, and deliver measurable year-on-year cost savings
• Track purchase orders, supplier performance, On-Time Delivery (OTD), incoming quality, and corrective actions
• Drive procurement planning to minimize emergency purchases and improve supply continuity.

Qualification:

• Diploma / PG Diploma in Packaging (IIP) preferred

OR

• B.E./B.Tech in Packaging, Polymer Science, Mechanical, Print Technology, or equivalent relevant experience.