Head of Packaging

Description

• Design and development: Lead the design and development of protective and cost-effective packaging solutions. This involves selecting the right materials (e.g., wood, cardboard, plastic wraps) to withstand the rigors of transportation for heavy industrial equipment.
• Process improvement: Analyze packaging metrics and performance data to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement. Implement corrective actions and drive automation where possible to enhance efficiency.
• Quality and compliance: Implement and enforce quality control procedures to ensure all packaging meets or exceeds industry standards and regulatory requirements. Inspect finished packages for conformance to specifications.
• Vendor management: Build and maintain relationships with packaging suppliers and external vendors to source materials and keep up with new technology.
• Budget and inventory management: Manage the department's budget and oversee the inventory of all packaging materials and equipment.
• Conduct thorough investigations of packaging-related non-conformances (NCCs) to identify underlying causes (RCA), implement corrective and preventive actions, and maintain comprehensive records. Ensure timely resolution of issues to minimize recurrence and drive a culture of accountability and continuous quality improvement.
• Packaging process management: Oversee all daily packaging operations to ensure products are packaged efficiently, safely, and on schedule. This includes managing the flow of finished goods from the production line to the packaging area.
• Multi-functional collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as Engineering, Machine Shop, Assembly, Logistics, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain, to ensure a seamless workflow and alignment with company goals.
• Team leadership: Lead, manage, and mentor the packaging team. This includes hiring, training, and evaluating performance to foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Strategic planning: Develop and implement packaging strategies that reduce costs, minimize waste, and incorporate sustainable practices without compromising product quality.
• Drive development of intercompany and external packaging site development in terms of processes, quality, cost and capability development

Requirements

• Communication: Strong communication skills are vital for coordinating with different departments and reporting progress to senior management.
• Technical knowledge: Strong knowledge of packaging materials, machinery, processes, and design principles is essential.
• Leadership and management skills: The role requires excellent leadership, team-building, and organizational skills to manage a diverse team and prioritize demanding workloads.
• Experience: Candidates should have 15+ years’ experience in packaging or operations management within a manufacturing or industrial environment. Experience with heavy machinery or industrial equipment is a significant advantage.
• Education: A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field is often preferred.
• Problem-solving: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities are necessary to solving issues and optimize processes effectively.
• Continuous improvement mentality: Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies is highly valued.

Benefits

• Flexi Pay empowers employees with the choice to customize the amount in some of the salary components within a defined range thereby optimizing the tax benefits. Accordingly, each employee is empowered to decide on the best Possible net income out of the same fixed individual base pay on a monthly basis.
• Siemens Energy provides an option to opt for Meal Card to all its employees which will be as per the terms and conditions prescribed in the company policy as a part of CTC, tax saving measure
• All employees are automatically covered under the Medical Insurance. Company paid considerable Family floater cover covering employee, spouse and 2 dependent children up to 25 years of age.

Training + Development

Interview process

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