Lead TS&D Specialist – Flexible Packaging

Dow; Navi Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equitable base pay

Medical and life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Dow India seeks a Lead TS&D Specialist – Flexible Packaging based in Navi Mumbai to drive advanced packaging solutions for the Indian market. You will apply deep technical knowledge of packaging materials and processes to support customers, develop innovations, and optimize performance and sustainability.

The role requires strong collaboration with cross-functional teams, excellent communication, and the ability to stay current with industry trends and regulatory requirements while delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and Master’s in Polymer Science, Chemical Eng, or related field.
• PhD preferred for advanced research and development.
• 5–6 years in flexible packaging with strong technical focus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and solutions for flexible packaging customers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovations for India.
• Analyze customer requirements and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Conduct technical presentations, workshops, and training.
• Stay updated with industry trends and regulations.

Skills

Flexible packaging

Technical support

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s & Master’s degree in Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or related field

PhD preferred

Job description

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet. Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.

About you and the role

Dow has an opportunity as a Lead TS&D Specialist – Flexible Packaging. This role is located in Navi Mumbai (IND). In this role you will focus on the Flexible Packaging segment. You are required to have strong technical expertise and a deep understanding of flexible packaging solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and solutions for flexible packaging customers, ensuring optimal application of Dow’s specialty plastics products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop new packaging innovations and drive product enhancements for the Indian market.
• Analyse customer requirements, troubleshoot technical issues, and offer recommendations to improve performance and sustainability.
• Conduct technical presentations, workshops, and training sessions for customers and internal stakeholders.
• Stay updated with industry trends, regulatory requirements, and emerging technologies in flexible packaging.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s & Master’s degree in Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or related field.
• PhD is preferred.
• 5-6 years of relevant experience in the flexible packaging industry, preferably with a strong technical focus.
• Demonstrated expertise in flexible packaging materials, processes, and applications.
• Excellent knowledge of Global Petrochemical Industries and flexible packaging industry in India will be an added advantage.

Your Skills

• Excellent problem-solving
• Analytical Thinking
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic business environment.

Additional notes

Relocation assistance is not available with this position. The ability to accommodate flexible schedule aligned with international time Zone is essential.

Benefits – What Dow offers you

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
• Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
• Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs.
• Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
• Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
• Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
• Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
• Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow Chemical International Pvt Ltd Dow Chemical International Private Limited (Dow India) aims to be the most innovative, sustainable, inclusive customer‑centric materials science company. The company is committed to delivering the right solutions to its customers’ challenges. With broadest technology sets spanning performance materials, industrial intermediates, and plastics Dow India delivers differentiated science‑based products and solutions in high‑growth segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, automobile, and consumer care. A Great Place to Work® Certified company with approximately over 1000 employees, its operations comprise of manufacturing sites, innovation center, established centers of excellence, and commercial office. As a responsible corporate, the company supports its Corporate Social Responsibility (program) with technology expertise and employee volunteerism. Dow India works with non‑profit partners towards the empowerment of differently abled, women, and children in communities where it operates. The company aims to redefine the societal blueprint, by supporting holistic sustainability and circular economy initiatives. As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com. Dow is a company of more than 36,500 global innovators, believers and solutions providers. We are a diverse community marked by respect, integrity, and a desire to make the world a better place. A career at Dow is an invitation to explore, create, and make valuable contributions to human progress.