Packaging Specialist

The Packaging Specialist role based in Chandigarh within the Packaging / Product Development department reports to the Purchase and Operations Head. As a Packaging Specialist, your primary responsibility is to conceptualize, create, assess, and enhance packaging solutions for our cosmetic products. This involves ensuring that the packaging is not only functional and visually appealing but also cost-effective, sustainable, and compliant with relevant regulations while meeting the brand and market requirements. Your main duties will include developing and designing user-friendly and visually appealing packaging for a range of cosmetic products such as skincare, haircare, personal care, and colour cosmetics. You will collaborate closely with design teams to produce packaging specifications, 3D drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and artworks. Material selection will be a crucial aspect of your role, where you will be responsible for choosing the right materials like plastics, glass, laminates, and cartons that are compatible with the product formulations and shelf-life needs. Additionally, you will conduct compatibility and stability studies in coordination with Quality Assurance (QA), Research & Development (R&D), and production teams. Supplier coordination is essential as you will work with packaging vendors for sampling, development, and approvals. It will also be your responsibility to assess and approve new packaging suppliers in line with company standards. Cost optimization is another key area where you will analyze and propose cost-effective packaging solutions that maintain quality and aesthetics. Regulatory compliance is paramount, and you will ensure that all packaging materials and designs adhere to local and international standards like CPCB, FDA, BIS, and sustainability norms. Your role will involve conducting various tests such as transit trials, drop tests, leakage tests, and functionality assessments to guarantee durability and consumer safety. Moreover, you will drive sustainability initiatives by promoting eco-friendly packaging practices aligned with brand sustainability objectives, including the use of post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials and recyclable/biodegradable options. Collaborating across departments, you will work closely with Marketing, R&D, Production, QA, and Procurement teams at different stages of the product development process. To qualify for this role, you should hold a Bachelors or Masters degree in Packaging Technology, Polymer Science, or a related field and possess 2-5 years of experience in packaging development within the cosmetic, personal care, or FMCG industry. Key skills required include a deep understanding of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and decoration techniques, along with knowledge of regulatory and sustainability guidelines. Proficiency in design software such as ArtiosCAD, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD is preferred, in addition to excellent project management, communication, and vendor negotiation abilities. Key competencies for success in this role include creativity, attention to detail, problem-solving skills, cost-consciousness, and a consumer-centric mindset. This is a full-time position with benefits like paid sick time, paid time off, and Provident Fund. The work schedule is during the day with fixed shifts, and the role requires on-site presence at the work location.,