R&D Associate Packaging, Home Care, India
Core
Drive circularity and sustainability projects for flexible packaging in Home Care products (powder & liquids) by incorporating recycled materials and optimizing packaging design for cost neutrality and supply chain resilience.
Role type
Junior R&D Associate (Packaging Materials & Sustainability)
Builds
PCR (Post Consumer Recyclate) packaging solutions, cost-saving packaging initiatives, and end-to-end project delivery for new packaging technologies.
Domain
Consumer Goods / Home Care / Sustainable Packaging
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Flexible and rigid material knowledge, Laminates/Paper/Paperboard expertise, cost modelling, project management, cross-functional coordination, supplier/factory liaison
Preferred skills
Understanding of FFS line interactions, technical feasibility assessment, new polymer resin scouting
Technologies
Flexible packaging materials, rigid packaging materials, laminates, paperboard, FFS lines
Responsibilities
Collaborate with global design teams to deliver PCR programs for powder and liquid portfolios; track in-year PCR delivery targets with suppliers and factories; coordinate packaging saving programs and validate savings with finance; scout new technologies and polymer resins for functionality and cost benefits; drive end-to-end projects from inception to market delivery; work on recyclable packaging options within current supply chain constraints.
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC
