Role Summary

We are looking for a packaging development professional to support the development, optimization and commercialization of innovative packaging solutions. The role will involve working across materials, packaging structures, suppliers, manufacturing and testing to deliver cost-effective, functional and scalable packaging solutions.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and control packaging material specifications and artworks for primary, secondary and tertiary packaging.
- Conduct packaging machine trials and ensure packaging solutions comply with company requirements

. • Coordinate with Production and Engineering teams for packaging development and KLD activities.
- Coordinate with Product Development, Marketing, Production, Regulatory, Supply Chain, vendors and clients for NPD and packaging modifications.
- Benchmark competitor packaging and monitor market trends to identify alternate packaging solutions

. • Lead packaging projects, maintain project trackers and ensure timely closure.




- Support SAP implementation related to packaging data and ensure packaging complies with food safety regulations and industry standards.
- Support incoming packaging material QC, production-line troubleshooting, vendor coordination and audit documentation. Candidate Profile
- Qualification in Packaging Technology, Polymer/Plastics, Chemical, Mechanical or a related discipline. • Relevant experience in packaging development, R&D;, packaging engineering or quality.
- Good understanding of packaging materials, specifications, artworks, machine trials and testing.
- Strong cross-functional coordination, problem-solving and project management skills.

Preferred Skills

- Packaging materials
- Versatile & rigid packaging
- Primary / secondary / tertiary packaging
- Laminates, bottles, labels & CFBs
- Packaging machine trials
- QC & troubleshooting
- Vendor coordination
- Food safety
- Packaging audits
- SAP packaging data
- Market benchmarking

📌 Packaging Development Manager (Mumbai)
🏢 ACUMEN PACKAGING
📍 Mumbai