Npd Manager Packaging Job in The Belgian Waffle Co.

Job Description

• Generating new packaging of the existing products and new products in the pipeline
• Ensuring that packaging products meet set requirements and specifications
• Producing samples to try out different materials and designs
• Liaising with Marketing, SCM, Operations and Production staff
• Maintain and support the NPD activities on packaging to support the strategic requirements of the business and our internal Innovation process, along with regulatory requirements
• Identifying opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining quality.
• Expertise in developing and implementing strategies for new innovative packaging and creating cost-effective product packaging design, processes and aligning resources to satisfy product package execution requirements
• Manage development concept from idea generation to approval of concept, ensuring key feasibility and technical evaluations are conducted
• Running trials to check packaging for suitability and testing for performance under various conditions
• Controlling production and quality standards, including reporting packaging that doesn t meet these
• Evaluating, selecting and negotiating with suppliers
• Identifying and choosing products from suppliers
• Implementing and maintaining Supplier Approval, Supplier evaluation & Monitoring system towards continuous improvement
• Keeping up to date with technological innovations, packaging innovations, trends and opportunities
• Must have hands-on experience in handling various tasks in Packaging development
• Ensure that all regulations and compliances are met in label declarations wrt FSSAI, etc.

Knowledge, Experience and Other Details:

• Examples of having delivered long term packaging innovation or having played a key role in building a packaging innovation pipeline
• Any graduate degree or qualification, preferably in Packaging Technology / Engineering or equivalent and at least 4-6 years experience in the Packaging industry and/or QSR/F&B Industry.
• Should have skills & technical know-how on Flexible & Rigid packaging, Smart packaging, Vacuum and other packing options for food category.
• Excellent project management skills and experience of managing innovation projects.
• Competent knowledge of the packaging industry and NPD procedures and processes.
• The ability to communicate effectively at all levels both internally and externally.
• The ability to organize and motivate people to gain co-operation in the planning and conduct of the development process.
• The ability to be investigative, creative and innovative.
• Commercial awareness of the needs of the marketplace e.g. material costs, etc.
• Effective team player.
• CTC 6-7 Lacs. Open for the right candidate.