Packaging Development Manager

amIT Global Solutions Sdn Bhd; Banten; On-site; IDR 360,000,000 - 540,000,000; Full time

Job summary

amIT Global Solutions Sdn Bhd is seeking a seasoned Packaging Development Lead to drive end-to-end packaging projects with a hands-on approach and strong team leadership. You will act as the technical expert for printing quality, artwork feasibility, and on-pack visuals.

You will coach the team in printing, color control, and material-performance understanding while driving speed, cost optimization, and print consistency across NPD initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field (Packaging/Engineering).
• Minimum 5 years in Packaging Development with exposure to packaging formats and printing technologies.
• Experience with flexible packaging materials and printing methods.
• Strong color management, artwork adaptation, and print problem-solving skills.
• Experience collaborating with suppliers/converters and leading projects in FMCG environments.
• Not color-blind and able to evaluate print quality across processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end packaging development with hands-on involvement and team leadership.
• Be the technical expert for printing quality, artwork feasibility, and on-pack visuals.
• Coach team on printing, color control, and material-performance understanding.
• Drive speed and execution excellence for NPD with fast, right-first-time delivery.
• Manage packaging workload and lead packaging for NPD with cost and print consistency focus.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Procurement, and Suppliers to translate design to print efficiently.
• Own validation of printing processes (flexo, gravure, digital) and troubleshoot defects.
• Lead supplier relationships and ensure compliance with company standards and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Agile processes

Problem solving

Color management

Print troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

Flexo printing

Gravure printing

Digital printing

Job description

Job Description

• Lead Packaging Development (Hands-on + Team Leadership)

Lead and manage end-to-end packaging development with strong personal involvement in flexible packaging and printing execution

Act as the key technical expert for printing quality, artwork feasibility, and on-pack visual excellence

Coach and elevate team capability in printing, color control, and material-performance understanding

• Drive NPD Speed & Execution Excellence

Manage and prioritize packaging workload to deliver fast, right-first-time execution

Lead packaging for NPD projects with focus on speed to market, cost optimization, and print consistency

Work closely with Marketing, Procurement, and Suppliers to ensure design-to-print translation is accurate and efficient

• Printing & Flexible Packaging Expertise (Core Focus)

Own technical validation of printing processes (flexo, gravure, digital) and ensure scalability in production

Troubleshoot and resolve printing defects (color variation, registration, ink adhesion, lamination issues, etc.)

Collaborating with suppliers on press trials, artwork adaptation, and continuous improvement of print quality

Ensure packaging structures are optimized for performance, cost, and manufacturability

• Supplier & Material Management

Lead evaluation and approval of new packaging materials, converters, and printing suppliers

Ensure compliance with PZ Cussons standards, including testing, validation, and documentation

Build strong technical partnerships with flexible packaging converters and printing houses

• Continuous Improvement & Competitive Edge

Drive margin improvement initiatives through material optimization and printing efficiency

Conduct competitor packaging and print benchmarking to identify improvement opportunities

Introducing new printing technologies, finishes, and innovations to elevate brand perception

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Packaging Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Min. 5 years experience in Packaging Development, preferably with strong exposure to:
• Flexible packaging (laminates, films, sachets, pouches)
• Printing technologies (flexo, gravure, digital)
• Proven hands-on experience with printing process troubleshooting and press trials
• Strong understanding of:
• Color management & artwork adaptation
• Ink systems, substrates, and lamination structures
• Experience working with printing suppliers / converters (critical)
• Not color-blind (critical for print evaluation)
• Strong project and stakeholder management in fast-paced FMCG environment
• High attention to detail, especially in print quality and finishing
• Ability to solve technical issues quickly and pragmatically
• Strong leadership: able to coach team and influence cross-functions
• Agile, proactive, and comfortable working in rapid development cycles

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