Summary
Integrated Plastics Packaging is seeking a manager to lead research and development and plant quality control. The role covers developing and improving flexible packaging products, evaluating materials, managing trials and commercialization, and overseeing quality checks and laboratory testing. It also includes maintaining quality systems and documentation, supporting audits and customer investigations, and supervising and training QC, laboratory, and R&D teams.
The posting
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Research & Development
- Develop new flexible packaging structures based on customer and market requirements.
- Improve existing products to enhance performance, quality, sustainability, and cost efficiency.
- Evaluate and qualify new raw materials, films, inks, adhesives, coatings, and packaging components.
- Plan, execute, and monitor laboratory and production trials.
- Prepare product specifications, technical data sheets, and validation reports.
- Lead product commercialization from concept to full-scale production.
- Support material optimization and cost reduction initiatives without compromising product performance.
Plant Quality Control
- Oversee quality control activities for raw materials, in-process production, and finished goods.
- Ensure compliance with approved product specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements.
- Monitor critical quality parameters across Printing, Lamination, Slitting, Pouch Making, and Finished Goods Inspection.
- Review daily quality reports and ensure timely closure of non-conformities.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Reduce internal rejections, customer complaints, and process variations through continuous improvement initiatives.
- Monitor quality trends using statistical analysis and recommend preventive actions.
Laboratory Management
- Supervise laboratory testing, including:
- Bond Strength
- Seal Strength
- COF (Coefficient of Friction)
- Thickness
- GSM
- Tensile Strength
- Peel Strength
- Dart Impact
- OTR/WVTR (where applicable)
- Ink adhesion and solvent retention tests
- Ensure laboratory equipment is calibrated and maintained.
Quality Systems & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO 9001, BRCGS Packaging Materials, HACCP, and customer-specific quality requirements.
- Support internal, external, and customer audits.
- Maintain quality documentation, SOPs, specifications, test methods, and inspection standards.
- Ensure traceability and document control requirements are met.
Customer & Technical Support
- Investigate customer complaints and provide technical solutions.
- Support Sales and Technical Services in customer product approvals and technical discussions.
- Participate in customer audits and product qualification activities.
Leadership & Team Development
- Supervise QC Inspectors, Lab Technicians, and R&D personnel.
- Train employees on quality standards, inspection methods, testing procedures, and problem-solving tools.
- Promote a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and food safety across the plant.