Technical Manager – Productivity

Job Title

Technical Manager – Productivity
 

About the Function:

We’re visionaries, researching and developing the liquids, packaging and products that shape our industry and much-loved brands. Our founders were incredible entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. Our Research and Development team continue this legacy, reimagining our brands for the world today.

At our state-of-the-art research facilities around the globe, we have a collaboration of innovative minds working together to develop the products and solutions of tomorrow. We welcome your specialist skills and inspiring ideas and will support you to grow and develop in our inclusive culture.

Purpose of Position

The Manager – Packaging Productivity will play a key role in driving the successful execution of packaging tramlining and productivity initiatives. The role encompasses optimizing designs, processes, suppliers, and mechanisms to deliver cost-effective, fit-for-purpose packaging solutions aligned with consumer expectations. The incumbent will ensure timely business delivery against financial and operational targets.

Decision Making Authority

Decision Expected

Recommendations Expected

·       Day-to-day decisions for assigned packaging projects.

·       Approve trial plans, timelines, and minor adjustments with units/vendors.

·       Decisions on sample evaluation and technical validations within SOPs

·       Suggest process, design, or supplier improvements for cost, quality, or consumer relevance.

·       Advise on project prioritization based on savings and business impact.

·       Provide insights on packaging innovation and material optimization for leadership.

Financial Accountability (Budget/Revenue)

FY26: Savings / Delivery target – ₹30 Cr

FY27/28: Savings / Delivery target – ₹50 Cr

Market / Function Complexity

The role requires interaction with multiple stakeholders:

• Internal Supply Function: Manufacturing, Sourcing, Project Teams, HO, OQC, Units
• Internal Non-Supply Functions: Marketing, Sales, Planning, Finance
• External Stakeholders: Packaging material suppliers, external agencies, and institutes

Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead and influence cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution of packaging productivity and tramlining projects.
• Drive alignment between internal stakeholders (Manufacturing, Sourcing, Project Management, Marketing, Sales, Planning, Finance) and external partners (suppliers, agencies, institutes) to achieve project objectives.
• Act as the single point of contact for assigned projects, ensuring clear communication, ownership, and accountability across teams.
• Mentor and guide internal project teams on best practices for packaging design, validation, and process optimization.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, cost optimization, and consumer-centric innovation within packaging initiatives.
• Facilitate decision-making and problem-solving by providing data-driven insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
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Key Accountabilities - With Project Network

Paper & boards 25-30% Full

• Coordinate with units and vendors for the commercialization of Project Atlantis (OC reuse).
• Ensure smooth execution of productivity initiatives.
• Achieve F26 - F27 delivery targets

Closure 15-20% Full

• Coordinate with units and vendors for productivity projects, including alternative cap development such as DBW Pilot.
• Ensure commercial control and smooth execution of projects.
• Target annualized savings potential

Implementation of productivity projects 20-30% Full

• Support and follow up on alternate vendor development and horizontal implementation of productivity projects.
• Ensure timely execution and alignment with project objectives.
• Target annualized savings potential

 Technical Validations  15-20%  Partial

• Coordinate with vendors and units for trial lot sample qualification for productivity projects.
• Manage estimates, purchase orders, and follow-up for online and transit trials at units.
• Support capturing trial data and assist in drafting specifications and releasing technical specifications.

Glass / PET  Shrink wrapping project 20-25% Full

• Support and coordinate with units and vendors for productivity projects, including shrink wrapping and inner removal.
• Ensure pilot readiness and maintain commercial control throughout the project.
• Target annualized savings potential aligned with project objectives.

Qualifications and Experience Required

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science; Postgraduate Diploma / Degree in Packaging from Indian Institute of Packaging preferred.

8–10 years of relevant experience in Packaging, Manufacturing, FMCG, or related industries (Glass, PET, Paper & Paperboard, Packaging Material Printing).

3–5 years’ experience in a technical development or manufacturing role is preferred

Flexible Working Statement:

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.

 

Diversity statement:

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.

We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.

Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.

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