Lead, Packaging Development

LT Foods; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

LT Foods Ltd. is a leading global FMCG company in the consumer food space, renowned for its DAAWAT and Royal brands. It operates in more than 85 countries and continues to innovate packaging for global markets.

The role focuses on driving packaging innovation and development, evaluating new materials, creating artefacts, and ensuring compliance; you will partner with sourcing, manufacturing, quality, R&D and supply chain teams to scale solutions and optimise costs.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in Packaging Development.
• Strong expertise in Flexible Packaging.
• Qualification in Packaging Technology (IIP / CPET) or Material Science.
• Experience in FMCG or large-scale manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience in packaging innovation, artwork development, KLD, specification creation and commercialization.
• Strong stakeholder management skills across cross-functional teams.
• Passion for continuous improvement, quality and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Drive packaging innovation and development across global markets.
• Research, evaluate and conceptualise new packaging materials and technologies.
• Develop prototypes, conduct machine trials and support commercialisation.
• Create and finalise artwork and packaging specifications.
• Partner with sourcing teams for material specifications and vendor evaluation.
• Ensure packaging compliance with local statutory and food regulations.
• Analyse packaging data to identify opportunities for quality improvement and cost optimisation.
• Drive SOP adherence in packaging development, testing and validation processes.

Skills

Flexible Packaging

Education

Packaging Technology (IIP / CPET) or Material Science

Job description

LT Foods Ltd. is a leading billion dollar global FMCG company in the consumer food space. It is a leading player globally in the specialty rice and rice-based foods business for more than last 70 years. The company delivers the finest quality and taste experiences in more than 85 countries across India, the U.S., U.K., Europe, the Middle East, the Far East and the Rest of the World. The company’s flagship brands include 'DAAWAT®', one of India’s most loved and consumed Basmati brands, Royal®, which is North America’s most loved brand and many more. The company is proudly expanding into the future food preferences of millennials by offering organic food in global markets and supplying organic food-ingredients to leading businesses. The company is committed to nurturing the goodness of food for people, the community and the planet.

lead packaging innovation and development across global markets, partnering with Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, Marketing and Supply Chain teams to create packaging solutions that enhance consumer experience, improve efficiency, ensure compliance and drive sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive packaging innovation and development across global markets
• Research, evaluate and conceptualise new packaging materials and technologies
• Develop prototypes, conduct machine trials and support commercialisation
• Create and finalise artwork and packaging specifications
• Partner with sourcing teams for material specifications and vendor evaluation
• Ensure packaging compliance with local statutory and food regulations
• Analyse packaging data to identify opportunities for quality improvement and cost optimisation
• Drive SOP adherence in packaging development, testing and validation processes

What We're Looking For

• 8-12 years of experience in Packaging Development
• Strong expertise in Flexible Packaging
• Qualification in Packaging Technology (IIP / CPET) or Material Science
• Experience in FMCG or large-scale manufacturing environments
• Proven experience in packaging innovation, artwork development, KLD, specification creation and commercialization
• Strong stakeholder management skills across cross-functional teams
• Passion for continuous improvement, quality and innovation

Why LT Foods?

At LT Foods, you'll have the opportunity to influence packaging across a truly global footprint while working on some of the most trusted consumer food brands in the world. Our integrated Farm-to-Fork model, global supply chain and innovation-driven culture provide an exciting platform for professionals looking to make a meaningful impact.