Packaging Development Supervisor

Department/Bộ phận: PRODUCTION
Reporting to/Báo cáo cho: PRODUCTION Manager
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS/ MỐI QUAN HỆ LÀM VIỆC
• Internal/ Bên trong: Cross functions: Sale, Production, Quality control, Purchasing, Logistic
• External/ Bên ngoài: Customers/ Suppliers/ Sub-cons
JOB PURPOSE/ MỤC ĐÍCH CÔNG VIỆC
The Packaging Development Supervisor is responsible for leading the packaging design, development, testing, and implementation of innovative and sustainable packaging solutions for furniture and housewares products. This role ensures packaging provides optimal product protection, enhances brand appeal, meets regulatory compliance (both local and international), and is cost-effective for manufacturing, logistics, and customer experience. The supervisor will manage packaging projects, collaborate cross-functionally, and drive continuous improvement in packaging processes and materials.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ TRÁCH NHIỆM CHÍNH
Packaging Design & Development:
• Lead the end-to-end packaging (carton, label, Assembling instruction, carton layout ...) development process from concept to mass production for new and existing products.
• Design and engineer packaging solutions that ensure product integrity and protection during transit, storage, and handling, considering various shipping methods with right cost
• Optimize packaging for efficient factory packing processes, reducing labor and material waste.
• Create detailed packaging specifications, technical drawings, and 3D models using relevant software (e.g., CAD, inventor...)
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments for new packaging designs.
• Develop loading patten to ensure efficiency of container loading
• Work closely with sale to identify all needed information of packaging to submit to customer as requirements
Testing, Validation and troubleshooting:
• Coordinate with lab to testing to validate designs.
• Analyze test results, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions.
• Physical validating packing after designing
• Resolve daily issues relating to technical packing issues
Cost Optimization & Sustainability:
• Continuously seek opportunities to reduce packaging costs without compromising product protection or quality.
• Drive initiatives to improve packaging sustainability through material reduction, increased recyclability, use of recycled content, and exploration of biodegradable options.
• Analyze packaging-related damages and returns, implementing improvements to minimize losses.
Team Leadership & Mentorship:
• Supervise, mentor, and provide technical guidance to packaging engineers or technicians (if applicable).
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and problem-solving within the team.
• Assist in setting team goals and objectives.
Documentation & Reporting:
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation for all packaging specifications, test reports, and approved designs.
• Prepare regular reports on packaging project status, cost savings, and sustainability metrics
MAJOR CHALLENGES/ NHỮNG THÁCH THỨC CHÍNH
• Must continuously update new technologies and materials.
• Cost Optimization and Manufacturing Constraints
• Brand Consistency and Differentiation
• Regulatory Compliance and Safety
• Understand clearly the standards of each customer