Posted
08-Mar-2024
Job type
Full time
Country
India
Location
Gurgaon
Lead recruiter
Neha Malik
Function
Supply & Logistics
Reporting Line
Packaging development & Innovation  Management Team Manager 
On-site/Remote
On-site
Level of experience
Individual Contributor/Support (Non - Managers)
Contract type
Permanent

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

What does a Project Manager & Packaging Developer do?

India supply centre, with brands such as Breezer, Carta Blanca, Bacardi flavored Rums, DEWAR’S, William Lawsons, is one of the most dynamic and innovative portfolios for Bacardi. It is also a very competitive market with strong Packaging innovation. 

This role is to support increasing levels of innovation activity and complexity of packaging development, and to give flexibility on resourcing these projects.   

About You

The ideal candidate will know how to operate in an agile and changing environment, working very closely with his/her internal and external partners whilst maintaining operational/technical discipline to coordinate and assure high quality packs are delivered on time with best value/quality to the company.  This person will be expected to be a knowledgeable technical partner. 

This person will embrace the execution with excellence culture and will be expected to have passion for excellence and strong ownership to coordinate and deliver projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

With our Consumer at the heart, your key focus will be to:

This is a flexible role, that may require the individual to have sole Project Manager responsibility, or sole Packaging Development responsibility or dual responsibility on projects pending our activity pipeline.  

Key Project Management duties as follows: 
  • Ability to work across brand / category and support Project Managers with high levels of activity and complexity.  
  • Excellence in project execution ensuring that Global best practices are leveraged and applied whilst enabling speed to market.  Includes strong budget tracking, and effective building and updating project critical path schedules.
  • Promote strong teamwork with the multi-functional OC operations teams to ensure robust designs made at best value and ensure successful and seamless delivery of projects. 
  • Lead holistic risk assessment process for initiatives and drive the right business decisions. 
  • Escalate quickly in the right way with the right forum and based on risk identified. 
  • Provide timely updates and maintains our innovation tool and brand masterplan.  
Key Packaging Development duties as follows:
  • Able to create robust packaging specification and develop all components which meet the: 
  • Brand equity requirements (shape, color, decoration, etc.) 
  • Manufacturing constraints (plant, co-packer) and supply chain 
  • Project target cost and timeline 
  • Legal and Bacardi Quality Standards 
  • To undertake DFMEA review with suppliers and plants to identify risks 
  • To create and execute robust test plan and high-quality trial report 
  • To elevate any technical or project risks to his/her manager. When required, to lead autonomously packaging development according to company practices.
  • To ensure that suppliers can manufacture specifications/components to capable standards through effective sampling & production.
  • Responsible for leading and recording all Trials & Testing and ensuring appropriate stakeholders approve results. 
  • To contribute to grow technical knowledge and innovation on packaging 
  • To collaborate closely with QA, manufacturing and procurement to find best solutions if any issue and drive mold and packing line qualification 
  • To master test methods, ship test protocols and mold qualification 
  • To bring innovative ideas through supplier scouting/visits 

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

The Skills & Experience needed to create your legacy

Educational Requirements:
  • Post- Graduate / PG Diploma / B tech Degree ideally in Packaging or related field such as mechanical engineering, material science, etc.
Experience:
  • Minimum five years of experience in project management and / or packaging development or role in Operations linked to Packaging (QA, Packing line, or packaging supplier experience) 
Functional skills:
  • Experienced project coordinator or manager and proven track record of successful new product launches to market.
  • Broad understanding of packaging component development, molding, packing line and supply chain qualification 
  • Ability to quickly understand Packaging/Packaging materials/Packing systems to be able to create and manage fit for use specifications 
  • Ability to understand technical drivers of the component cost and work closely with procurement to achieve best value 
  • Mastery in risk assessment for Packaging components and overall pack life cycle 
Personal Qualities
  • Belonging:  You have a strong capacity to live and create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become 
  • Self-Awareness: You have high level of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others 
  • People Agility: Authentic, approachable, empathetic, and inclusive style of communication & collaboration, with the ability to work with diverse, geographically spread teams across multiple time zones.
  • Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others. Rigour in execution of hiring activities and able to deliver with brilliance at pace. Integrity and hunger to be part of a winning team 
  • Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges, you’re presented with 
  • Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience. Tenacity and resilience to work through challenging business needs and multiple competing agendas in high demand/high speed situations 
Other
  • We are looking for people who are globally mobile and have aspirations to experience different cultures.

LEADERSHIP AGILITY

At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.

  • Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
  • Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
  • People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance
  • Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.
  • Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with
  • Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience


Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person’s identity. 


U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

PERKS OF WORKING WITH US

At Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash! The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance.

Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement

  • Competitive Pay Package
  • Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered ( i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)
  • Retirement/Pension Plan

Health & Wellbeing

  • Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
  • Calm Meditation App subscription (free)
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies

Additional Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements (depending on role/office/site location)
  • Access to E-learning Platforms and Career Development programs
  • Travel Discounts ( i.e., hotel and car rental)
  • And much more!
The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change.

Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution.

Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.

Be a Part of Our Culture

BE                  Fearless

We empower our teams to question, challenge and innovate.

This means adopting an agile mindset, being comfortable with trying new things and taking risks, without being reckless.

BEHAVE LIKE Family

We treat each other, and our communities, like family. Always.

We are all ‘Primos’ (Spanish for cousins) at Bacardi. Being part of the family gives you the support you need to be the best you can be.

THINK LIKE A Founder

The spirit of entrepreneurship is at the heart of everything we do.

Everyone at Bacardi sees this business as their own. We do the right thing for the business and take accountability for our work.

LIFE INSIDE BACARDI Career Stories

Be Fearless, act like a Founder.

Follow our Primos on their journey to success. Where did they start and what’s it like to work for Bacardi? You too can be part of our story.

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