Packaging Technician

gsknch; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Haleon is seeking a skilled packaging engineering professional to support toothpaste packaging lines by providing technical expertise in equipment operation, maintenance, and performance improvement.

You will help with line start-up, reliability, OEE improvements, and adherence to GMP, Quality, EHS standards, collaborating with Production and Maintenance teams to achieve targets.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or related technical discipline.
• 5–8 years in FMCG/Consumer health/fast-moving manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience in packaging equipment operation and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Packaging Equipment Operation & Technical Support: Provide technical support for operation and performance of packaging equipment.
• OEE, Performance & Continuous Improvement: Monitor OEE and analyze losses to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Autonomous & Preventive Maintenance: Lead autonomous maintenance activities and plan preventive maintenance.
• Technical Troubleshooting & Supplier Coordination: Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate with OEMs and suppliers.
• GMP, Quality, EHS & Compliance: Ensure compliance with GMP, quality, safety, and environmental requirements.

Skills

Packaging equipment operation

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

OEE analysis

Education

Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation

Tools

Electrical schematics

Mechanical drawings

Job description

Welcome to Haleon. We're a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we've grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter - one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.

Our trusted portfolio of brands - including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® - lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.

Now it's time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose - to deliver better everyday health with humanity - at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.

Location

Indore

About the Role

To support the reliable operation, commissioning, and continuous improvement of toothpaste packaging lines by providing technical expertise in equipment operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and performance improvement. The role is responsible for supporting line start-up, equipment reliability, OEE improvement, loss reduction, and compliance with GMP, Quality, EHS, and engineering standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Packaging Equipment Operation & Technical Support
   • Provide technical support for the operation and performance of packaging equipment.
   • Support line start-up, changeovers, shutdowns, and production ramp-up activities.
   • Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and productivity.
   • Assist operators in resolving equipment-related issues and improving machine utilization.
   • Support installation, commissioning, qualification, and start-up activities for new equipment and upgrades.
2. OEE, Performance & Continuous Improvement
   • Monitor OEE and analyze losses related to breakdowns, reduced speed, quality defects, changeovers, and material issues.
   • Support implementation of loss-reduction and continuous-improvement initiatives.
   • Participate in root cause analysis and structured problem-solving activities.
   • Work closely with Production and Maintenance teams to achieve performance targets.
   • Support implementation of actions to improve equipment availability, performance, and quality.
   • Monitor and improve key equipment performance indicators including MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures), MTTR (Mean Time to Repair), uptime, and line efficiency.
   • Analyse recurring equipment failures and downtime trends to improve equipment reliability and reduce losses.
   • Support TPM-driven continuous improvement initiatives focused on increasing equipment availability, performance, and quality.
3. Autonomous & Preventive Maintenance
   • Lead and support Autonomous Maintenance activities including cleaning, inspection, lubrication, tightening, and basic equipment care.
   • Identify equipment abnormalities and ensure timely corrective actions.
   • Support preventive maintenance planning and execution to improve equipment reliability.
   • Participate in equipment restoration and defect elimination activities.
   • Promote good maintenance practices and operator ownership of equipment.
   • Participate in focused improvement activities to eliminate chronic losses and improve equipment effectiveness.
4. Technical Troubleshooting & Supplier Coordination
   • Troubleshoot packaging equipment issues using knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation systems.
   • Support OEM engineers, contractors, and suppliers during maintenance, commissioning, and improvement activities.
   • Assist in equipment testing, performance verification, and issue resolution.
   • Support spare‑parts identification, inventory management, and critical spare reviews.
   • Maintain accurate maintenance and technical records.
5. GMP, Quality, EHS & Compliance
   • Ensure compliance with GMP, quality, safety, and environmental requirements.
   • Follow permit-to-work, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and energy‑isolation procedures.
   • Support machine‑safety compliance including guarding, sensors, interlocks, and safety devices.
   • Participate in audits, investigations, CAPA implementation, and inspection readiness activities.
   • Escalate any risks impacting safety, quality, compliance, or equipment performance.
6. Key Working Relationships
   • Internal: Packaging Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Engineering, Automation, Quality, EHS, Warehouse, and Production Planning teams.
   • External: Equipment OEMs, contractors, service engineers, system integrators, and spare‑parts suppliers.

Qualification and Experience

• Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, Production Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5 to 8 years of experience in FMCG, Consumer healthcare, food, pharmaceutical, Personal care, pr other high‑speed manufacturing environments.
• Hands‑on experience in packaging equipment operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, commiss