Packaging QC Associate

About the Role:

The Packaging QC Associate will be responsible for maintaining packaging quality standards across all vendors and production sites. This role involves hands-on quality inspections, testing, and validation of packaging materials to ensure they meet both functional and aesthetic requirements. The position will require frequent travel to supplier facilities, co-packers, and manufacturing units to monitor consistency and adherence to specifications.

Company Description:

Ghar Soaps is a skin care brand based in Pune, dedicated to simplifying skin care routines for effective results. Our brand's mission is to make skin care simple and accessible to all individuals. With a focus on natural ingredients and straightforward products, Ghar Soaps aims to enhance the skin care experience for customers.

Key Responsibilities:

● Conduct quality inspection and testing of packaging materials including bottles,tubes, jars, cartons, labels, and outer packaging.

● Ensure all packaging components comply with company standards, artwork accuracy, durability requirements, and create master documents for packaging.

● Collaborate with packaging development and procurement teams to evaluate new packaging materials and suppliers.

● Perform vendor audits and line trials to ensure quality and consistency during mass production.

● Document inspection findings, non-conformances, and corrective actions in detailed QC reports.

● Verify packaging specifications such as dimensions, print quality, sealing, leakage,drop tests, functionality, and give artwork approvals time to time.

● Coordinate with vendors to resolve quality-related issues and implement preventive measures.

● Maintain QC packaging records and ensure traceability of packaging batches.

● Support continuous improvement projects in packaging processes and material efficiency.

● Monitor compliance with FMCG packaging safety standards and internal SOPs.

Qualifications:

● Bachelor’s degree / Diploma in Packaging Technology, Printing & Packaging,Industrial Engineering, or Material Science.

● Additional certification in Quality Control or Packaging Testing is preferred.

Requirements:

● 2–3 years of hands-on experience in packaging quality control, preferably in FMCG,cosmetics, or D2C manufacturing.

● Strong understanding of packaging materials (plastics, laminates, paper boards,labels, closures).

● Familiarity with packaging testing methods and quality measurement tools.

● Experience in vendor management and quality documentation processes.

● Ability to travel frequently for vendor audits and production monitoring.

Skills:

● Strong knowledge of packaging materials, processes, and testing standards.

● Attention to detail and commitment to product aesthetics and functionality.

● Analytical mindset and ability to detect and resolve quality issues proactively.

● Excellent documentation and reporting skills.

● Strong coordination with cross-functional teams (operations, design, procurement,production).

● Good communication and negotiation skills with vendors.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹65,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person