Deputy Manager – Packaging Development & Projects at Sundyota Numandis Probioceuticals Pvt. Ltd. (2022-01 – Present)
Progression: Executive (Jan 2022) → Sr. Executive (Jan 2023) → Deputy Manager (Dec 2024 – Present)
- Single point of contact for 50+ domestic and global pharma and Nutraceutical client portfolios — receiving packaging briefs, managing artwork development, and driving end-to-end approval workflows across Europe, North America, Middle East & Africa, and Southeast Asia
- Managed full artwork lifecycle: digital proofs, print proofs, shade card sign-off, KLD mock-ups, and packaging dummies — ensuring alignment between global brand standards and regulatory requirements
- Conducted innovator pack analysis for regulated export mandates — benchmarked reference product dimensions, material specs, and labelling layouts to guide packaging development strategy
Artwork Management & Global Client Liaison at Sundyota Numandis Probioceuticals Pvt. Ltd. (2022-01 – Present)
- Single point of contact for 50+ domestic and global pharma and Nutraceutical client portfolios — receiving packaging briefs, managing artwork development, and driving end-to-end approval workflows across Europe, North America, Middle East & Africa, and Southeast Asia
- Managed full artwork lifecycle: digital proofs, print proofs, shade card sign-off, KLD mock-ups, and packaging dummies — ensuring alignment between global brand standards and regulatory requirements
- Conducted innovator pack analysis for regulated export mandates — benchmarked reference product dimensions, material specs, and labelling layouts to guide packaging development strategy
New Product Development & Packaging Engineering at Sundyota Numandis Probioceuticals Pvt. Ltd. (2022-01 – Present)
- Led 10-15 concurrent NPD projects through Stage Gate milestones — coordinating across QA, Production, Procurement, Marketing, and BD across 6+ internal functions simultaneously
- Developed BOM, MPC, and packaging material specifications for commercial batch launches across liquid drops, sachets, stick packs, blisters, and bottles
- Primary packaging material selection: identified and selected HDPE and PET bottles, glass containers, dropper assemblies, Alu-Alu cold form strips, and 3-ply/4-ply flexible laminates for powder sachets and stick packs — based on product compatibility, barrier requirements, and market specifications
- Stability study support: coordinated with QA and R&D teams during stability study initiation — providing packaging material specifications, barrier property data, and container closure integrity inputs to support stability protocol requirements
- Led FAT, feasibility studies, and line commissioning for Accupack Victory (Alu-Alu old press blister) and Accupack Galaxy 130 (auto-cartonator); technical knowledge of Accupack Velocity V300 (Alu-PVDC Blister), Gansons Alu-Alu strip, Arronow (Spain) sachet & stick pack machinery
- Spearheaded concept-to-launch for third-party NPD — postbiotic moisturiser, shampoo, and veterinary products — independently defining packaging strategy and execution roadmaps
Third-Party Site & Vendor Management at Sundyota Numandis Probioceuticals Pvt. Ltd. (2022-01 – Present)
- Three-way stakeholder coordination: managed packaging deliverables simultaneously across client, Sundyota internal teams, and 3rd party manufacturing sites — serving as single point of contact at all three nodes
- Identified, evaluated, and onboarded 3rd party manufacturing sites for cosmetics, veterinary, and specialised dosage forms; conducted vendor visits, technical assessments, and qualification audits across 150+ vendor ecosystem
Cost Optimisation & Regulatory Compliance at Sundyota Numandis Probioceuticals Pvt. Ltd. (2022-01 – Present)
- Led multiple cost optimisation initiatives across packaging redesign, vendor rationalisation, and alternate material qualification — delivering measurable per-unit savings contributing to product margin improvement
- Authored CCFs with impact assessment, SoPs, and packaging-related material specifications — maintained FSSAI, Legal Metrology, GMP, and cGMP compliance across all active portfolios
- Supported internal QA team in packaging market complaint investigations, contributed to RCA/CAPA activities, managed packaging documentation workflow through ERP system for all product portfolios
- Supported Plastic EPR compliance under PWM rule — coordinated production data gathering, guided internal teams on CPCB regulatory requirements, and assisted in achieving company EPR certification with Safety Officer, Production, Warehouse and Purchase teams
Team Leadership & Capability Building at Sundyota Numandis Probioceuticals Pvt. Ltd. (2022-01 – Present)
- Supervised and mentored 1 junior packaging executive across active NPD and artwork delivery cycles — workload allocation, quality review, and professional development
- Collaborated with peer packaging development team ensuring aligned timelines and coordinated delivery across shared portfolio streams
- Delivered structured training to internal QC team on packaging material analysis — STP adherence, testing parameters, and incoming material inspection criteria
Senior Executive – QA & QC at Shree Pack Containers Pvt. Ltd. (2020-12 – 2021-12)
- Managed artwork approvals, shade card development, and print quality validation across all active client SKUs
- Performed packaging material testing — Bursting Strength Tester, Pinhole Tester, UTM; prepared ROA, QC worksheets, and COA documentation
- Oversaw vendor qualification, audits, and performance evaluation; managed change controls, deviations, OOS reports, and CAPA
Senior Executive – QA & QC at Prefect Packaging Pvt. Ltd. (2018-11 – 2020-01)
- Performed in-process and final quality inspections across printing, cutting, punching, and packaging operations; verified artwork against approved specifications
- Prepared shade cards and COA for client approvals; conducted IPQA across all production stages to maintain quality standards
