Manager – Structural Packaging Development

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About the Role:

highly skilled and hands-on professional

Manager – Structural Packaging Development

Key Responsibilities:

Structural Packaging Design & Product Development

• Create

  conceptual and production-ready designs

  using

  Artios CAD

  and other design tools.
• Develop

  innovative structural packaging products

  aligned with customer specifications, brand requirements, and functional performance.
• Prepare

  mock-ups, prototypes, and visual representations

  , coordinating with Account/Brand Managers for approvals.
• Arrange

  product testing, compliance checks, and validation

  to ensure performance and quality standards.
• Conduct

  costing analysis, material selection, and vendor negotiations

  for new product developments.

Project Management & Cross-functional Collaboration

• Lead and manage

  multiple design and development projects simultaneously

  , ensuring on-time delivery.
• Conduct

  pre-development meetings

  , document discussions, and share minutes with relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate with

  manufacturing, quality, procurement, and sales teams

  to ensure seamless project execution.
• Monitor

  manufacturing performance, production efficiency, and quality metrics

  for new developments.

Technical Expertise & Innovation

• Apply strong

  2D/3D visualization, conceptual thinking, and mechanical aptitude

  to drive design innovation and problem-solving.
• Propose

  alternative designs

  to enhance

  functionality, shelf appeal, sustainability, and production efficiency

  while minimizing costs.
• Serve as the

  technical focal point

  for all packaging design projects, providing guidance to team members and stakeholders.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and mentor a team of

  Product Development Executives

  , fostering a culture of

  innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement

  .
• Ensure all projects align with

  organizational goals, timelines, and customer expectations

  .
• Act as the primary point of contact for

  structural packaging design and development initiatives

  .

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 10+ years of experience

  in

  Structural Packaging Design and Product Development

  .

• 5+ years of experience leading a team

  of packaging developers.
• Hands-on experience in

  online printing/proofing

  , prototyping, and

  Artios CAD

  software.
• Bachelor’s degree in

  Design, Packaging, or Engineering

  ; relevant certifications are a plus.
• Strong

  project management, costing, and supplier negotiation skills

  .
• Excellent

  English communication skills

  (written and verbal) and high computer literacy (

  MS Office, ERP/SAP preferred

  ).
• Must be

  based in or willing to relocate to Navi Mumbai

  .

Why Join Us:

• Lead

  innovative structural packaging projects

  across multiple brands and customers.
• Drive

  product design excellence, cost optimization, and operational efficiency

  .
• Work in a

  dynamic, collaborative, and employee-focused culture

  , fostering

  innovation and team growth

  .