Packaging Technologist

Sun Chemical; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Global is seeking a Technical Compliance Analyst/Packaging Technologist for an on-site role in Chennai and Bengaluru. You will develop and optimize packaging designs, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate with internal teams to deliver sustainable food packaging solutions.

In this role you will review BOMs, analyze components in e-halo, reconcile compostable certifications, and support technical packaging Consultancy projects while staying current with packaging innovations and

Qualifications

• Packaging diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent communicator.
• Excellent team player and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate BOMs aligned to client briefs and legislation.
• Analyse BOMs in e-halo for specifications and fit.
• Flag at-risk materials and escalate per process.
• Ensure sustainability criteria and certifications reconciliation (FSC/PEFC/SFI).
• Reconcile compostable certification.
• Support with supplier communications for technical packaging.
• Report BOM type after approval in agreed format.
• Build understanding of the e-halo platform.
• Assist consultancy projects with packaging expertise.
• Stay updated on new packaging formats and printing techniques.

Skills

Adaptability

Ownership

Problem Solving

Innovation

Collaboration

Communication

Commerciality

Learning

Education

Institute of Packaging Diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Compostable certification reconciliation.

Aura Global is a catalyst for global change, partnering with the world’s leading retailers and brands to deliver smarter, more sustainable packaging and protect and grow brands.

Connecting Creativity, Graphics, Consultancy, Technology, and Insights to help global clients stay ahead of regulation, unlock value across their packaging operations, accelerate product launches at scale and deliver measurable sustainability outcomes.

The world demands packaging that performs better, wastes less, and adapts faster. At Aura Global, we transform packaging into a value driving innovation that fuels growth, protects brands and delivers positive impact. For people, for business and for our planet.

Jobe Role

“Technical Compliance Analyst”.

Job Description

This is a full-time, on-site role located in Chennai & Bengaluru for a "Packaging Technologist". In this role, you will develop and optimize packaging designs, collaborate with internal teams and clients, conduct thorough research and development on materials and techniques, and provide technical expertise in food packaging solutions. The position involves ensuring high-quality, sustainable, and innovative packaging for food and beverage products while adhering to industry standards and regulations.

Training will be provided to allow you the knowledge and skill to perform the following tasks :

Responsibilities

• Review & validation of all components and Bills of Materials (BOMs) aligned to client briefs, requirements, guidelines and legislative requirements.
• Analyse all technical aspects of components/BOMs in e-halo, for criteria including:
  • Adherence to brief/guidelines/legislative requirements.
  • Component specifications accurate, logical and fit for purpose/satisfy market need.
  • BOM fit for purpose (all components present and compatible).
  • At risk material flagging escalation per system functionality and client escalation process.
  • Sustainability criteria (recycled content etc) meets client brief/requirements.
  • Sustainably sourced certification (FSC/PEFC/SFI) reconciliation.
  • Compostable certification reconciliation.
  • Perform comprehensive cutter/die-line review against client checklist requirements and ensure cutters for printed/decorated components are fit for graphical use.
  • Complete specification and BOM analysis tasks in e-halo on time and as required per team/client processes, accurately articulating any required specification amends/escalations required.
  • Where required, supporting Supplier Success Manager by liaising directly with product/packaging suppliers and/or client contacts to provide technical packaging support.
  • Following BOM approval, confirm to Supplier Success Manager via agreed reporting format on BOM type, aligned with client invoicing model.
  • Developing a thorough understanding of the e-halo platform set-up, configuration, features and benefits.
  • Supporting consultancy team in any required technical/structural packaging consultancy projects.
  • Continuously updating knowledge on alternative packaging formats, new technological advances, printing techniques or packaging constructions.

Competencies

• Adaptability, Ownership, Problem Solving, Innovation
• Collaboration, Communication, Commerciality
• Learning

Requirements

• Institute of Packaging Diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Excellent communicator.
• You must be an Excellent Team Player as well as being self-motivated