FIBI India Package Innovation Manager

Location

Haryana, Uttar Pradesh | India

Job description

JOB SCOPE

Role : FIBI India Package Innovation Manager

The FIBI India Packaging Innovation Developer is expected to develop and introduce new packaging solutions that satisfy the consumer, customer in the region, in line with business strategy & new product development through launch process. He or she will provide advice and consultation to our internal and external stakeholders about the best nutritional solutions and technologies, by partnering and working alongside the local commercial and technical teams. We seek a professional to fulfill this crucial role that will enable the business to enhance its commercial growth agenda by bringing its best technology to an exclusive set of prospects throughout the region.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and manage strategic innovation projects for FIBI India and provide expertise in assessing new business opportunities and setting priorities in our innovation pipeline. Translated from a customer-oriented needs.
• Support internal feasibility assessments on new product/package development in terms of consumer acceptance/ technical/cost & lead time together with cross functional team.
• Lead new package development life cycle of:
• Concept design/ technology proposal per customer/consumer needs & legal compliant
• Spec & key quality points/ test method definition & validation trials in plant collaborating with manufacturing technology team
• Sample management & Artwork sign off for new packages
• Going package issue & change management collaborating with quality team
• Develop & Manage end to end package cost reduction masterplan together with Procurement team
• Proactively investigate on package trends and lead packaging portfolio renewal and participate in strategy setting enabling us to deliver on business promises
• Strongly influence and shape the customers perception of the company as a forward thinking innovator with regards to packaging
• Build strong network & eco system with lead global supplier for technology trend & capable local suppliers for best fit solution development.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 10 years of related work experience of packaging development roles
• Strong interest and passion around new materials technology
• Working Knowledge of the key materials for category flexibles pouches, big bags in PE/WPP/ Paper bags & corrugated cases
• Drive for results
• Strong communication skills and proven ability to work as part of an effective team

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or other post-secondary degree in a technical discipline such as packaging, food processing, mechanical or chemical engineering
• Strong interest and passion around new materials technology
• Ideally coming from food product industry or FMCG industry with packaging development background.

ABOUT THE CLIENTS/BENEFITS

Our team of 160,000 professionals in 70 countries draws together the worlds of food, agriculture, nutrition and risk management. For more than 150 years, we have helped farmers grow more, connecting them to broader markets. We are continuously developing products that give consumers just what theyre seeking, advancing nutrition, food safety and sustainability. And we help all of our partners innovate and manage risk, so they can nourish the world again tomorrow.

We combine 156 years of experience with new technologies and insights to serve as a trusted partner for food, agriculture, financial and industrial customers in more than 125 countries. Side-by-side, we are building a stronger, sustainable future for agriculture.

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