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Key Responsibilities:

To develop, evaluate, and implement innovative and cost-effective packaging solutions for

FMCG / Agro-chemical products, ensuring regulatory compliance, product protection,

sustainability, and improved consumer experience while optimizing costs and supply chain efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead development of primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging for new products and improvement projects.
- Conduct packaging material selection (HDPE, PET, PP, multilayer films, laminates,

corrugated boxes, metal tins, glass bottles, closures, labels, shrink sleeves, etc.).

- Design and validate packaging structures considering product compatibility,

functionality, performance, safety, and stability.

- Conduct packaging testing: drop test, compression test, seal strength, bursting strength, transport trial, compatibility testing, UN certification (for Agro-chemicals),

leak resistance, etc.

- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (FSSAI, BIS, CPCB, FAO/WHO guidelines, packaging waste rules, GHS/UN standards for hazardous goods).
- Work closely with Marketing, Purchase, QA/QC, Production, Supply Chain, and

Vendors for timelines and new launches.

- Develop and approve packaging artwork,



coordinate with design agencies for labelling, legal declarations, and branding.
- Support sustainability initiatives through downgauging, material optimization,

recyclability, and eco-friendly packaging.

- Manage and qualify recent vendors; evaluate supplier capability and negotiate packaging costs with procurement.
- Troubleshoot production and market complaints related to packaging quality and defects.
- Prepare packaging specifications, BOMs, SOPs, testing protocols, and documentation.

Required Skills & Competencies

- Strong technical knowledge of packaging materials and manufacturing processes

(Injection molding, Blow molding, Labeling, Extrusion, Thermoforming, Printing).

- Knowledge of FMCG / agro-chemical packaging regulatory standards.
- Hands-on experience in packaging trials and test methods.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

- On-time new product launches.

Public

- Cost savings through packaging optimization.
- Reduction in packaging defects / complaints.
- Sustainability and regulatory compliance achievements.
- Vendor development and supply chain efficiency improvements.

📌 Packaging Development Associate (Ankleshwar)
🏢 Acumen360 Consulting u0026 HR Solutions
📍 Ankleshwar