Head – Deploy & Strategic Initiatives I Packaging …, Mumbai

Purpose of the Role: The role is responsible for driving end-to-end deployment and scale-up of packaging initiatives across manufacturing units, ensuring seamless execution from development to commercialization. Additionally, the role will lead and deliver high-impact strategic initiatives aligned with business goals, focusing on innovation, efficiency, cost optimization, and quality enhancement. Key Responsibilities: 1. Factory Trials & Commercialization
- Lead factory trials for new packaging developments and ensure smooth commercialization.
- Validate packaging performance and resolve technical challenges during trials. 2. Scale-up Across Units
- Drive standardization and replication of packaging solutions across MUs & CMUs.
- Ensure consistency in quality, cost, and performance during scale-up. 3. Transit Trials & Validation
- Conduct and evaluate transit trials to ensure packaging durability and integrity.
- Recommend improvements to minimize damages during logistics. 4. Factory Support
- Provide technical support to factories for packaging-related issues.
- Drive continuous improvement in packaging efficiency and quality. 5. Strategic Initiatives
- Lead key projects on cost optimization, innovation, and process improvement .
- Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver business-impacting initiatives. Key skills: 1.Good knowledge of Flexibles, Cartons & Corrugated boxes 2.Valuable understanding of printing, lamination & other conversion processes Qualification Required: PG Diploma in Packaging from IIP or SIES Experience: 1) Mandatory: 20+ years of relevant experience in Packaging Development in a large FMCG Company 2) Preferred: a) Experience in Packaging of Biscuits / Snacks / Confectionery b) Experience in an MNC FMCG Company Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.in/job/4ljl2a