Wrap&Carry Innovation Lead, Faizabad

Job Description: Wrap&Carry Innovation Lead Location: Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh), India Company: Pakka Limited About Pakka Limited At Pakka Ltd, we are committed to sustainable innovation, creating eco-friendly packaging solutions that align with the needs of modern businesses. With over 40 years of manufacturing excellence and a strong R&D foundation, we are launching a new flexible packaging program designed to revolutionize the market. Join us to shape the future of packaging and make a meaningful impact. Mission of the Role Lead the innovation roadmap for the Wrap&Carry segment, significantly upgrading existing products and developing new, differentiated paperbased solutions that close performance gaps with market leaders and unlock new customers in food service, QSR, retail and allied applications' Key Responsibilities Lead the innovation roadmap for our Wrap&Carry segment– upgrading existing grades and creating new paperbased solutions for QSR, bakery, retail and delivery brands. Take ideas from sketchbook to shop floor: lab and pilot work, papermachine trials, converting trials, and final customer qualification. Benchmark Pakka products against global competitors and close performance gaps on grease resistance, heat tolerance, printability and runnability while keeping everything compostable and recyclable.Work sidebyside with Production, Quality, Sales and key customers during trials and launches, turning feedback and data into better recipes and specifications. Help open new customer accounts and segments by codeveloping Wrap&Carry concepts that solve real problems for fastgrowing food brands. Qualifications&Experience Education Bachelor or Master's in one of the following: Chemical Engineering / Pulp&Paper Technology Sustainable Packaging / Chemistry Mechanical engineering /Industrial Engineering Related disciplines with strong R&D focus Experience 2 - 5 years of experience in paper manufacturing and/or paperbased packaging product development (food wrap, carry bags, specialty / barrier papers are a big plus). Handson feel for papermaking and/or converting: you're comfortable around stock prep, paper machines, coating, or converting lines and you enjoy being on the floor during trials.Curious problemsolver who loves experimenting, crunching data and connecting the dots between lab results, machine behaviour and customer experience. Clear, energetic communicator who can switch gears between talking to operators, lab teams, sales colleagues and brand managers. Skills Knowledge of paper science, wet end chemistry, and food-contact materialsExperience with mechanical properties, barrier coatings, and testing protocols Familiar with lab testing tools and pilot-scale operations Ability to convert research into manufacturable specs Strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills What We Offer Work at the intersection of materials science, sustainability and realworld consumer impact in a rapidly growing food packaging market.Be part of a young, collaborative team that experiments fast, learns openly and celebrates wins together– from the first successful trial roll to a major brand launch. Grow your career with exposure to global customers, new technologies and crossfunctional projects in a company built around regenerative solutions.To Apply: If you're passionate about driving innovation and shaping the future of sustainable packaging, send your CV and cover letter to [HIDDEN TEXT]. Join us to shape the future of sustainable packaging!