Head of Packaging Development

Job Description

Title: Head of Packaging Development

Company Name: Akij Resources

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 12 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Manufacturing (FMCG), IT Enabled Service, Shipping, Food (Packaged)/Beverage, Agro based firms (incl. Agro Processing/Seed/GM), Group of Companies, Packaging Industry, Cement Industry, Steel

●        Graduate in Supply Chain/IPE/Business Administration.

• At least 12 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Manufacturing (FMCG), IT Enabled Service, Shipping, Food (Packaged)/Beverage, Agro based firms (incl. Agro Processing/Seed/GM), Group of Companies, Packaging Industry, Cement Industry, Steel

• PGD in Packaging from a reputed institution in Bangladesh or abroad

• Strong knowledge on different types of packaging, spec and constructions, costing, sources of RM etc

• Strong Knowledge on GMP (Good manufacturing practices), Change Management, defect Management

• Excellent leadership and cross functional stakeholder management skills

• Lead the packaging development for the group and providing vision and direction for packaging overall solutions-spec development, KLD, Quality/stability test and procurement co-ordinations

• Collaborate with Marketing, Factory Operations, Contract Manufacturing plants, Procurement and other teams to align packaging strategies with product goals and brand values

• Feasibility study of packaging concept including machine suitability, materials, costing, etc.

• Development of prototype/representative samples and arrange machine/transportation trials for clearance for commercialization

• Analyze the consumer and market feedbacks about packaging and develop the packaging solutions with spec to ensure the best-in-class consumer experience

• Frequent Visit to packaging suppliers for Quality Audit and develop capability upto the AKIJ standard

• Set packaging design/specifications and standards, ensuring consistency, quality, and compliance with regulations (e.g., BSTI and exporting countries requirements etc)

• Drive the New Product Development (NPD) packaging solutions that enhance product appeal and differentiate the brand

• Identify current and future market trends in the packaging industry, materials, packaging formats

• Provident fund,Gratuity
• Festival Bonus: 2