Packaging Officer

Nestle SA; Una; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestle India is seeking a Packaging Development and Introduction specialist to lead packaging projects and trials at factory level, focusing on line performance, cost efficiency, timely delivery, and product quality. You will organize tests for new packaging, validate specifications, and drive improvements across packaging lines.

In this role you will manage packaging materials in the GLOBE database, source development with suppliers, and mentor packaging staff while advancing NCE zero waste and

Qualifications

• Engineering degree withPackaging/Mechanical/Industrial emphasis or equivalent.
• Experience in FMCG packaging development and line operations.
• Knowledge of quality, safety, and compliance in packaging.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging development and trials at factory level, focusing on line performance and product quality.
• Organize and document packaging trials: machinability, shelf-life, storage, lab and transport tests.
• Drive cost improvements, supplier development, and value analysis for packaging materials.
• Maintain packaging standards and monitoring plans in collaboration with QA and suppliers.
• Mentor packaging staff and disseminate best practices on the shop floor.

Skills

Problem solving

Project management

Supplier auditing

Team mentoring

Education

Engineering degree (Packaging/Mechanics/Industrial/Chemistry/Automation)

Tools

GLOBE database

Job description

Role & responsibilities

New Product Development & Introduction: Lead Packaging projects & trials at Factory level with focus on line performance, cost efficiency on time delivery and product quality. Provide packaging input within the AGs proposing and evaluating best packaging alternatives for new products and improvements to existing products. Organise and document factory trials including machinability, shelf-life, storage handling, laboratory and transport tests for validation of new packaging and changes in specifications.

Nestle Continuous Excellence: Conduct value analysis; identify and recommend cost improvements and source reduction opportunities. Initiate (or participate in) DMAIC exercises. Guardian of packaging quality going out of the factory lines.

Safety, Quality & Compliance: Implement packaging related quality and compliance directives. Drive quality improvements in our packaging. Assist Factory QA to review packaging related on-line/off-line controls - to implement packaging monitoring plans. Participate in supplier audits.

Packaging Specifications: Manage GLOBE database of packaging materials. Supplier development: Support Packaging Head Office and Procurement in the selection, assessment and development of new suppliers/converters. Raise packaging material complaints with suppliers & collaborate to resolve them.

People & Know How: Ensure development of competencies of packaging assistants & disseminate packaging best practices and knowledge at the shop floor (e.g. \"One Point Lessons\"). Source & utilise training materials available within the Group (or develop training materials as appropriate) Packaging Material and Packaging Lines Efficiency in line with the goals of NCE Zero waste, Zero loss: Accountable for efficiency in Packaging Lines and Materials usage. Support to Procurement on local & zone level. Consumer Complaints: Analyze consumer complaints related to packaging, propose & implement corrective actions.

Preferred candidate profile

Academic Experience:

Graduate in Engineering, preferably in Packaging, Mechanics, Industrial, Chemistry or Automation or equivalent (Materials Science, Printing).

Operational Experience: Packaging development in FMCG Packaging development and packing operation in FMCG.

Problem solving approach.

Project management.

Supplier & converter auditing.

Knowledge

1. Nestl Corporate Business and Nestl Management & Leadership Principles, Nestl on the Move, Nestl Leadership Framework.


2. Competent in Packaging Safety, Quality and Compliance.


3. Basic knowledge in production planning.


4. Aware of customer and consumer understanding.


5. Aware of relevant technology platforms, people management tools & practices in the Nestle context.


6. Good understanding of NPDI process.


7. Good understanding of NCE methodologies in particular TPM & LEAN.