Role Summary-

This position is responsible for establishing Jute packaging processes and packaging development at Al Maha. This role involves collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders to meet both Indian and international standards.

Key Job Responsibilities.

Packaging Development -

- Deliver and implement new packaging development project in the given time frame.

- Maintain packaging costing for new/existing packaging projects.

- Review of printed packaging material/ Artwork approvals.

- R&D new trends in packaging across globe.

- Coordinate & arrange approvals on printed Shade cards of all packaging.

- Sustainability development of packaging material

- Lead cost Optimization of Jute packaging material

- Conversant with vendor management, new vendor on-boarding, tracking and market trend analysis.

- Conduct functional testing of packaging material.

Process-

- Conducting periodical reviews of Jute packaging material and process

- Checking methods/process adopted for getting defect free packaging material

- Development of new artwork and keeping record of all approved artworks

- Prepare the specification of packaging material

- Coordinate and establish shade card approval system

- Implement online artwork approval system (process-based approach)

- Coordinate with supplier for shipment Plan, DOTIF, Priority shipment schedule

- Manage priorities and help cross functional teams focus on top initiatives.

Audit & Checks-

- Preparation of plan for periodical audits at manufacturing units and vendors to ensuring proper quality checks.

- Develop team environment in the department and resolve all packing issues in coordination with the quality department.

- Investigating and Analysing to strengthen prevention of complaints

- Ensuring completion and maintenance of all packaging related documents like BOM, Change Control in a system

- Timely internal packaging training

- Periodic packaging supplier/ rice supplier visit.

GRC& Supplier Internation Statistical process control (SPC)-

- Address quality-related concerns from suppliers, ensuring prompt resolution of complaints and queries.

- Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for complaints and implement corrective actions (CAPA), documenting results.

- Coordination with key stakeholders for timely resolution and closure of complaints and deviation raised.

Key Competencies-

Technical Competencies

- Basics Knowledge of Jute packaging

- Good analytical skills

- Excellent with MS- Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word etc)

- Handling and coordination with Vendor

- Process- driven approach

Professional Competencies :

- Good in Drafting communication (letters, email, or various kind of letters)

- Excellent Communication & Presentation

- Go-getter person with a pleasing personality.

- Must maintain strict confidentiality regarding sensitive information and company matters.

- Strong organizational and time management skills

- Transparency in work

- Emotional Intelligence