Packaging Development Engineer

Ajmal Perfumes India; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 850,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajmal Perfumes India is seeking a Packaging Manager to drive new packaging development and upgrade programs across production plants. You will initiate automation and productivity projects, optimize materials and processes, and ensure packaging meets quality and regulatory standards.

You will collaborate with marketing, design, and procurement teams to select materials, manage BOMs, negotiate with suppliers, and drive cost savings while maintaining product safety and brand integrity.

Qualifications

• Experience in packaging development and upgrades across manufacturing plants.
• Ability to drive automation, productivity improvements and cost-saving projects.
• Proven track record in capex procurement and vendor negotiation for packaging equipment and materials.
• Strong focus on quality, compliance, and regulatory standards for packaging.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and execute packaging development projects for new products and formats.
• Lead debottlenecking studies and upgrade programs on PKG assets.
• Collaborate with marketing/design to align packaging with brand identity and market needs.
• Source and evaluate domestic and international packaging materials and suppliers.
• Ensure timely procurement, inventory control, and supplier performance monitoring.
• Maintain BOMs, specifications and artwork approvals across packaging.
• Ensure packaging complies with labeling and export/import regulations.

Skills

Packaging

Automation

Cost saving

Vendor management

Quality

NPD

Job description

Initiate and execute Packaging projects related to New Packaging development.

Initiate and execute Automation, productivity improvement, cost saving projects

Develop strategies to improve efficiency and quality from PKG assets and undertake Upgrade programs

Study existing production lines and propose debottlenecking projects

Set-up packaging equipment for new products, change in pack format, product trial launch, also conduct trials for new packs on existing machines for NPD process.

Work with Plant teams on all capex procurement related to packaging machines

Solve key issues related to packaging at Plants and help in standardisation across plants

Adherence to laid out systems and policies, generating MIS & various reports as required for the division

Design and develop primary and secondary packaging solutions that ensure product safety, visual appeal, and international compliance.

Collaborate with the marketing and design teams to align packaging with brand identity and market preferences.

Evaluate and select packaging materials suitable for various climate, logistic, and shelf-life requirements.

Recommend innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective packaging options based on market trends and product needs.

Conduct regular packaging performance tests (e.g., drop, compression, transit tests).

Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with domestic and international vendors to source high-quality packaging materials (cartons, bottles, labels, pouches, foils, etc.).

Ensure timely procurement and inventory control of packaging materials to avoid production delays.

Monitor supplier performance in terms of quality, cost, lead time, and compliance.

Develop a robust database of certified global suppliers and continuously explore new sourcing options.

Ensure packaging meets international regulatory and quality standards (e.g., EU, US, GCC guidelines).

Maintain accurate and updated Bill of Materials (BOMs), specifications, and artwork approvals.

Ensure all packaging complies with labelling and export/import regulations