About the Role : The Packaging QC Associate will be responsible for maintaining packaging quality standards across all vendors and production sites. This role involves hands-on quality inspections, testing, and validation of packaging materials to ensure they meet both functional and aesthetic requirements. The position will require frequent travel to supplier facilities, co-packers, and manufacturing units to monitor consistency and adherence to specifications. Company Description : Ghar Soaps is a skin care brand based in Pune, dedicated to simplifying skin care routines for effective results. Our brand's mission is to make skin care simple and accessible to all individuals. With a focus on natural ingredients and straightforward products, Ghar Soaps aims to enhance the skin care experience for customers. Key Responsibilities :
- Conduct quality inspection and testing of packaging materials including bottles, tubes, jars, cartons, labels, and outer packaging.
- Ensure all packaging components comply with company standards, artwork accuracy, durability requirements, and create master documents for packaging.
- Collaborate with packaging development and procurement teams to evaluate new packaging materials and suppliers.
- Perform vendor audits and line trials to ensure quality and consistency during mass production.
- Document inspection findings, non-conformances, and corrective actions in detailed QC reports.
- Verify packaging specifications such as dimensions, print quality, sealing, leakage, drop tests, functionality, and give artwork approvals time to time.
- Coordinate with vendors to resolve quality-related issues and implement preventive measures.
- Maintain QC packaging records and ensure traceability of packaging batches.
- Support continuous improvement projects in packaging processes and material efficiency.
- Monitor compliance with FMCG packaging safety standards and internal SOPs Qualifications :
- Bachelor’s degree / Diploma in Packaging Technology, Printing & Packaging, Industrial Engineering, or Material Science.
- Additional certification in Quality Control or Packaging Testing is preferred. Requirements :
- 2–3 years of hands-on experience in packaging quality control, preferably in FMCG, cosmetics, or D2C manufacturing.
- Strong understanding of packaging materials (plastics, laminates, paper boards, labels, closures).
- Familiarity with packaging testing methods and quality measurement tools.
- Experience in vendor management and quality documentation processes.
- Ability to travel frequently for vendor audits and production monitoring. Skills :
- Strong knowledge of packaging materials, processes, and testing standards.
- Attention to detail and commitment to product aesthetics and functionality.
- Analytical mindset and ability to detect and resolve quality issues proactively.
- Excellent documentation and reporting skills.
- Strong coordination with cross-functional teams (operations, design, procurement, production).
- Good communication and negotiation skills with vendors.