▷ (17/10/2025) Packaging Manager

Join Ventures Headquartered in Mumbai, India, IGP is a global multi-category gifting company renowned for its extensive range of thoughtful gifts and exceptional gifting experiences. We are dedicated to providing an extraordinary level of service, combining high-quality products, seamless delivery, personalization options, and a deep commitment to making your relationships feel cherished and special. Our focus is on fostering meaningful connections, empowering individuals as well as corporates/businesses to express their emotions through the art of gifting. We take pride in our relentless pursuit of excellence, which is evident in our meticulously curated collections. From festival merchandise to gifts, fresh flowers, cakes, plants, gourmet foods, and personalized products, we offer an unparalleled selection for all occasions and festivals. We are dedicated to delivering one of the best- curated gift experiences in the industry. With a global footprint, IGP serves customers in 100+ countries and possesses the capability to deliver gifts to over 150+ countries and 400+ cities in India. Our reach knows no boundaries, ensuring that your heartfelt gifts can touch the lives of your loved ones wherever they may be. At IGP, we understand the profound significance of every gift, as it represents the emotions of both the sender and the receiver. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that each gift carries a powerful emotional impact, leaving a lasting impression. We are on a mission to help you express what you truly feel and transform every gift into a true embodiment of those heartfelt emotions. The links of the websites for brands (IGP & Interflora) as well as for the parent company Join Ventures is given below for your reference Key Responsibilities - Conceptualize, design, and develop innovative packaging solutions aligned with product requirements and consumer preferences. - Identify and evaluate packaging materials based on product specifications, cost, and sustainability goals. - Ensure packaging designs comply with safety, labelling, and environmental regulations. - Manage packaging projects via procurement from manufacturers / vendors to ensure timelines and budgets are met. - Conduct thorough testing and evaluation of packaging prototypes to maintain quality standards. - Overall Inventory Management of categories handled - Collaborate with marketing/ design teams to implement innovative packaging solutions that enhance product appeal and marketability. - Oversee inventory of packaging materials and supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels and timely procurement to support production schedules. - Collaborate with procurement and logistics teams to optimize inventory management and minimize waste. - Conduct regular inspections and audits of packaging processes and materials to identify and address any deviations or non-conformities. - Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and waste minimization within the packaging department, implementing initiatives to drive operational efficiency and sustainability. - Collect and analyse data on packaging performance metrics, such as throughput, downtime, and quality metrics, to identify trends and areas for improvement. Preferred Candidates - Bachelors Degree/Post-Graduation in Packaging - 10+ Years of Experience in Packaging design or related domain - Latest trends in Packaging materials and Packaging technology - Vendor development and audit protocols - Regulatory compliances pertaining to packaging materials - Design Thinking and Data driven approach towards problem solving - Ability to drive project through large set of stakeholders - Analytical in nature and ability to translate strategies into execution Mandatory Skills - Packaging Development, Ecommerce packaging, Sustainability