Job Title - Manager PTC Level - L5B Business Unit Packaging Technology Centre (PTC), Kumbalgodu Location- Kumbalgodu Reports To- General Manager – R&D; / Packaging Technology Centre Employment Type - Permanent – Full Time Role Context The Packaging Technology Centre (PTC) is the central technical validation laboratory responsible for evaluating and approving packaging materials across all packaging formats used by the organization. The laboratory supports business continuity, innovation, renovation, quality improvement, supplier development, and cost optimization initiatives. The PTC performs approximately 30–40 packaging validation projects every month, covering new developments, supplier qualifications, material changes, troubleshooting, benchmarking, value engineering, and regulatory compliance.

This role requires strong technical expertise, analytical capability, and hands-on laboratory experience. The complexity of packaging materials, validation methodologies, and specialized equipment requires significant learning and practical exposure. Typically, it takes approximately one year for an individual to become fully proficient in PTC operations and independently manage validations.

The role is critical to ensuring that all packaging materials meet functional, quality, regulatory, safety, and performance requirements before commercialization.

The Packaging Technology

Centre is one of Diageo India's strategic innovation and validation hubs. The team works on cutting-edge packaging technologies across glass, PET, closures, cartons, labels, and sustainable packaging solutions. The role provides exposure to innovation, renovation, premium packaging development, cost optimization, supplier qualification, advanced laboratory technologies, and cross-functional collaboration across R&D;, Supply, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, and Global Packaging teams.

Purpose of the Role To independently manage and execute packaging material validation activities within the Packaging Technology Centre by ensuring technically sound validation methodologies, accurate testing, reliable laboratory operations, equipment readiness, compliance with standards, and high-quality technical reporting. The role is responsible for delivering timely, accurate, and data-driven validation outcomes that support innovation, renovation, cost optimization, supplier qualification, quality improvement, and manufacturing excellence. Decision-Making Authority The Role Has Authority To Plan and execute validation activities based on approved priorities.

Select appropriate test methods and validation approaches in accordance with approved standards.





Interpret validation data and provide technical recommendations.

Identify validation failures, technical risks, and improvement opportunities.

Recommend acceptance, rejection, or additional evaluation based on validation outcomes.

Escalate technical concerns and validation risks requiring management decisions. Final commercialization or specification approval remains with the relevant functional governance teams.

Financial Accountability The Role Contributes To

Business Performance By Supporting innovation and renovation projects.

Supporting packaging cost optimization initiatives.

Improving laboratory efficiency and equipment utilization.

Supporting CAPEX implementation and laboratory capability enhancement.

Protecting business through robust packaging validation and risk mitigation. The position does not have direct budget ownership but is responsible for effective utilization of laboratory assets and technical resources.

Critical Technical Competencies The successful candidate must possess strong technical expertise in the following areas: Packaging Validation Packaging Material Validation

Packaging Performance Testing

Functional Validation

Qualification Protocol Development

Validation Method Development

Packaging Risk Assessment

Validation Report Preparation

Statistical Data Interpretation

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA) Packaging Materials Expertise Hands-on Knowledge Of Glass Bottles

PET Bottles

HDPE Containers

Plastic Closures

Aluminium Closures

Metal Packaging

Beverage Cans

Tetra Pak / Cartons

Corrugated Packaging

Labels

Flexible Packaging

Paper Packaging

Shrink Films

Secondary & Tertiary Packaging Packaging Standards & Testing Protocols Knowledge Of Internationally Recognized Standards Including ASTM

ISO

ISTA

TAPPI

BIS Standards

FSSC Requirements

GMP

GDP (Good Documentation Practices) Quality Systems Solid Understanding Of SOP Development

STP Development

Laboratory Documentation

Validation Protocols

Equipment Qualification

Calibration Systems

Internal Audits

External Audits

Change Management

Risk Assessment

5S

Laboratory Safety

EHS Requirements Packaging Development Knowledge Experience In Packaging Development

Packaging Innovation

Packaging Renovation

Packaging Cost Optimization

Value Engineering

Design Verification





Packaging Specifications

Packaging Drawings

CAD Review

Commercialization

Supplier Qualification

Material Benchmarking Data & Digital Skills Proficiency In Microsoft Excel (Advanced)

PowerPoint

Word

Statistical Data Analysis

Minitab (Preferred)

Power BI (Preferred)

SAP

PLM Systems

Workday (Preferred)

CAD Software

Digital Documentation Systems Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Performance In This Role Will Be Measured Through KPI Target Validation Projects Delivered OTIF ≥95% Validation Report Accuracy 100% Equipment Calibration Compliance 100% Equipment Uptime ≥98% Laboratory Audit Compliance 100% SOP/STP Compliance 100% CAPEX Support Milestones As per Project Plan Laboratory Safety Compliance Zero Major Non-Conformance Stakeholder Satisfaction Meets or Exceeds Expectations Continuous Improvement Projects Minimum 3 per year Training Hours Delivered As per Functional Plan Flexible Working Statement Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you, so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one. Rewards &

Benefits Statement We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including: Diversity Statement Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this. We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more. Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to new heights and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world. Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application.

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Worker Type Regular Primary Location: Kumbalgodu Unit Additional Locations : Job Posting Start Date 2026-07-24

📌 Manager PTC (Bengaluru)
🏢 Diageo India
📍 Bengaluru