Onsite Senior Manager, Packaging

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About the role

  • Senior Manager overseeing a global packaging team and strategy at Nextracker. Driving operational excellence while collaborating with multiple cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a global team of 4–6 packaging engineers; inspire and coach them to deliver excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
  • Own the global packaging strategy aligned to business goals—standardization, harmonization, risk reduction, quality, and sustainability (reusability, recyclability, and waste minimization).
  • Establish and govern global standards: specifications, drawings, BOMs, test methods, labeling, data requirements, and change control across all regions and product lines.
  • Lead value engineering and cost optimization without compromising safety or quality: material right-sizing, cube utilization, modular/returnable solutions, and freight damage reduction.
  • Drive continuous improvement in packaging processes from NPI through end-of-life; implement KPIs and tiered reviews with regions and suppliers.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Product, Supply Chain, Quality, HSE, and Site Operations to ensure packaging meets technical, operational, and site handling constraints and project schedules.
  • Manage supplier ecosystem: implement audits and corrective actions.
  • Act as a hands-on leader and program driver, ensuring global initiatives are executed on time and aligned to business priorities.
  • Ensure global compliance with packaging regulations and relevant test standards (e.g., ISTA/ASTM as applicable).
  • Support program execution: approve designs, drawings, and samples; sign-off on packaging readiness for new products and major projects; resolve non-conformances and field issues.

Requirements

  • BSc/MSc in Packaging Engineering or related technical field (Mechanical/Industrial) or equivalent experience.
  • Around 10+ years in industrial packaging for heavy or engineered equipment (manufacturer or solution provider).
  • Proven people leadership of distributed teams; able to inspire, motivate, and develop high-performing engineers.
  • Demonstrated success implementing global standards, documentation, and change control.
  • Deep knowledge of Returnable Packaging design, cost modeling, and operational management.
  • Hands-on experience with ISTA/ASTM testing, palletization, corrosion protection (VCI/desiccants), and export shipping.
  • Fluency in English, excellent communication with executives, engineers, suppliers, and site teams.
  • High level of ownership, accountability, and drive to deliver results and make things happen.
  • Willingness to travel globally.
  • Experience in renewable energy, steel/mechanical assemblies, or large-format industrial shipments.

Job title

Senior Manager, Packaging

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$180,000 - $190,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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