Wrap & Carry Innovation Lead

Job Description: Wrap & Carry Innovation Lead

Location: Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh), India

Company: Pakka Limited

About Pakka Limited 

At Pakka Ltd, we are committed to sustainable innovation, creating eco -friendly packaging solutions that align with the needs of modern businesses. With over 40 years of manufacturing excellence and a strong R&D foundation, we are launching a new flexible packaging program designed to revolutionize the market. Join us to shape the future of packaging and make a meaningful impact.

Mission of the Role

Lead the innovation roadmap for the Wrap & Carry segment, significantly upgrading existing products and developing new, differentiated paper‑based solutions that close performance gaps with market leaders and unlock new customers in food service, QSR, retail and allied applications"                                                           

 Key Responsibilities

Lead the innovation roadmap for our Wrap & Carry segment – upgrading existing grades and creating new paper‑based solutions for QSR, bakery, retail and delivery brands.

Take ideas from sketchbook to shop floor: lab and pilot work, paper‑machine trials, converting trials, and final customer qualification.

Benchmark Pakka products against global competitors and close performance gaps on grease resistance, heat tolerance, printability and runnability while keeping everything compostable and recyclable.

Work side‑by‑side with Production, Quality, Sales and key customers during trials and launches, turning feedback and data into better recipes and specifications.

Help open new customer accounts and segments by co‑developing Wrap & Carry concepts that solve real problems for fast‑growing food brands.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

Bachelor or Master’s  in one of the following:

Chemical Engineering / Pulp & Paper Technology

Sustainable Packaging / Chemistry

Mechanical engineering /Industrial Engineering

Related disciplines with strong R&D focus

Experience

2 - 5 years of experience in paper manufacturing and/or paper‑based packaging product development (food wrap, carry bags, specialty / barrier papers are a big plus).

Hands‑on feel for papermaking and/or converting: you’re comfortable around stock prep, paper machines, coating, or converting lines and you enjoy being on the floor during trials.

Curious problem‑solver who loves experimenting, crunching data and connecting the dots between lab results, machine behaviour and customer experience.

Clear, energetic communicator who can switch gears between talking to operators, lab teams, sales colleagues and brand managers.

Skills

Knowledge of paper science, wet end chemistry, and food -contact materials

Experience with mechanical properties, barrier coatings, and testing protocols

Familiar with lab testing tools and pilot -scale operations

Ability to convert research into manufacturable specs

Strong communication, documentation, and problem -solving skills

What We Offer

Work at the intersection of materials science, sustainability and real‑world consumer impact in a rapidly growing food packaging market.

Be part of a young, collaborative team that experiments fast, learns openly and celebrates wins together – from the first successful trial roll to a major brand launch.

Grow your career with exposure to global customers, new technologies and cross‑functional projects in a company built around regenerative solutions.

To Apply:

If you’re passionate about driving innovation and shaping the future of sustainable packaging, send your CV and cover letter to [email protected].

Join us to shape the future of sustainable packaging!