Harshadeep Magade

Independent contributor leading multiple packaging development projects from concept to commercialization, with expertise in sustainable materials, structural design, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional coordination to balance functionality, cost, supply chain and consumer experience

Packaging, New Product Development and Procurement Manager - Luxeworks Essentials Pvt Ltd - Andheri (west), Mumbai – 400053, Maharashtra, India

(2026-02)

Luxeworks is a private label manufacturer specializing in skincare, color cosmetics, and fragrances. It operates state-of-the-art, research-backed facilities that adhere to the highest industry standards and focus on quality, ingredient curation, and end-to-end product development to ensure each product meets expectations.

Packaging Officer - Giza Marketing Pvt. Ltd. - Andheri (west), Mumbai – 400058, Maharashtra, India

(2023-02 - 2025-11)

Olivia is a beauty brand that was established in 1987. It gained nationwide recognition with its launch of HERBAL Face Bleach and now manufactures a wide range of superior-quality products, including Herbal Bleach, Body Wash, Cleansing Foam, Sunscreen, Aloe Vera Gel, Hair Removal Cream, Face Wash, Toner, Shampoo, Hair Conditioner, Nail Enamel, Liquid Eyeliner, Liquid Lipstick, Wax, Bleaches, and Facial Kits.

• Led the development and execution of comprehensive packaging materials testing plans for both new and existing products across laboratory, factory, converter, and third-party environments. Ensured packaging solutions were fit for purpose, compatible with product formulation and distribution conditions, and fully compliant with regulatory requirements, internal policies, brand standards, and applicable legislation.
• Prepared comprehensive packaging material technical data sheets, transit trial reports, and specifications. Effectively communicated test results both verbally and in writing, including technical documentation for cross-functional project teams. Provided practical solutions while minimizing changes to design intent, and ensured stakeholder alignment and sign-offs for approved master samples.
• Independently led and executed projects, ensuring on-time-in-full (OTIF) delivery by collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including Packaging, NPD, Brand, Formulation, Marketing, and suppliers.
• Developed a strong network with packaging converters and material suppliers to support the development of packaging components, leveraging insights from industry exhibitions and sourcing information on primary packaging materials such as labels, mono cartons, laminates, glass and plastic bottles, jars, and pumps.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of a wide range of packaging materials, including rigid and paperboard packaging, plastic and glass bottles with closures and pumps, laminated tubes, co-extruded tubes with fliptop and stand-up caps, laminates, and labels.
• Worked effectively in multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams, managing multiple projects simultaneously. Demonstrated strong decision-making skills in collaboration with team members, senior guidance, and independently. Proactively explored new ideas and exhibited strong project execution capabilities.
• Acted as a packaging material buyer by sourcing and arranging competitor benchmark samples, various packaging material samples, and mock-ups. Managed RFQs, conducted quotation comparisons, selected suppliers, negotiated prices, confirmed delivery timelines, and finalized payment terms and freight charges.
• Prepared dimensions and technical drawings for labels, mono cartons, laminates, lamitubes, and outer cartons to support design adaptation.
• Collaborated closely with design agencies on image reproduction and development, and recommended printing press colour proofs or Epson prints to enhance predictability in reproducing design concepts prior to commercial production.
• Collaborated with pre-press production artists at packaging material manufacturers to ensure final artwork quality aligned with design intent prior to approval, and implemented quality checks for colour matching, image sharpness, text legibility, and shade cards during online approvals at vendor facilities.
• Managed quality complaints through RCA and CAPA, delivering specific, actionable solutions to resolve identified packaging issues and recommending alternative materials, technologies, or processes to improve packaging efficiency and effectiveness.
• Visited manufacturing sites and vendor facilitiesto support the successful commercialization of packaging projects.
• Led mould development projects for new and existing packaging and expedited their completion through close follow-up.
• Identified cost-saving opportunities by reducing packaging waste, optimizing material usage, and minimizing environmental impact.

Client Service Representative - Janoschka Graphic Services India Pvt. Ltd. - Vashi, Navi Mumbai – 400703, Maharashtra, India

(2021-09 - 2023-01)

Janoschka Graphics Services India in Mumbai (established in 2013), delivering prepress graphic services including design adaptation, colour management, reproduction, finishing solutions, and creation of accurate proofs prior to commercial production. Supported FMCG brands such as Unilever's Cornetto, Pukka, Knorr, Dove, and Carte d'Or.

Executive officer (Sales & Marketing) - Acuprint Systems (Huhtamaki PPL Ltd.) - Taloja, Navi Mumbai – 410208, Maharashtra, India

(2014-04 - 2020-06)

Acuprint Systems Private Limited, established in 1995 in Mumbai, manufactured and supplied rotogravure printing cylinders to the printing and packaging industry, serving major brands such as Hindustan Unilever, Kellogg's, Mondelez, Godrej Consumer Products, Hygienic Research Institute, Pem Heena, Colgate, Nestlé, and Ferrero.

Assistant Superintendent (Print Production) - The Paper Products Ltd. - Majiwada, Thane – 400601, Maharashtra, India

(2008-04 - 2014-04)

The company was founded in 1935 as The Paper Products Limited, initially converting paper into products for the food sector. It later expanded into manufacturing flexible packaging materials for FMCG clients, including Britannia, Hindustan Unilever, Kellogg's, Mondelez, Godrej Consumer, Hygienic Research Institute, Pem Heena, Colgate, Nestlé, and Ferrero.

Supervisor (Print Production) - The Paper Products Ltd. - Majiwada, Thane – 400601, Maharashtra, India

(2004-09 - 2008-03)

The company was founded in 1935 as The Paper Products Limited, initially converting paper into products for the food sector. It later expanded into manufacturing flexible packaging materials for FMCG clients, including Britannia, Hindustan Unilever, Kellogg's, Mondelez, Godrej Consumer, Hygienic Research Institute, Pem Heena, Colgate, Nestlé, and Ferrero.

Supervisor (Print Production) - Positive Packaging Inds. Pvt. Ltd. - Khopoli, Raigad – 402107, Maharashtra, India

(2003-01 - 2004-08)

Positive Packaging Industries Limited was established in 1994 in Maharashtra and provided flexible packaging solutions for the FMCG sector, serving major clients such as Britannia, Hindustan Unilever, Kellogg's, Mondelez, Godrej Consumer Products, Hygienic Research Institute, Pem Heena, Colgate, Nestlé, and Ferrero.

Associate Executive (Print Production) - Essel Propack Ltd. - Vasind, Thane– 421601, Maharashtra, India

(2000-02 - 2002-12)

The Easel Propack was established in 1982 in India and specialized in the manufacturing of ABL, PBL, and Coex tubes for the Oral Care, Beauty & Cosmetics, Pharma & Healthcare, and Food & Nutrition sectors.

Management Trainee (Print Production) - Indian Aluminium Co. Ltd. - Kalwa, Thane– 400605, Maharashtra, India

(1998-10 - 1999-09)

The Indian Aluminium Company Ltd. commenced operations in 1938, specializing in foil conversion for the pharmaceutical and food industries. The company manufactured packaging solutions including blister and lidding foils, poly-laminated pharmaceutical foils, food wrapping foils, confectionery foils, and paper-laminated foils for biscuit packaging.

Apprentice (Print Production) - Indian Aluminium Co. Ltd. - Kalwa, Thane– 400605, Maharashtra, India

(1997-10 - 1998-09)

The Indian Aluminium Company Ltd. commenced operations in 1938, specializing in foil conversion for the pharmaceutical and food industries. The company manufactured packaging solutions including blister and lidding foils, poly-laminated pharmaceutical foils, food wrapping foils, confectionery foils, and paper-laminated foils for biscuit packaging.

Executive Master's Degree - Business Administration (Operations) - Institute for Technology and Management (ITM) (2011-01 - 2013-12)

Graduate Diploma - Packaging Technology - SIES (2008-01 - 2009-12)

Diploma - Printing Technology - Government Institute of Printing Technology (1994-01 - 1997-12)

Higher Secondary Education - Science Stream - Vani Vidyalaya Junior College (1992-01 - 1994-12)

High School education - Mulund Vidya Mandir (1992-12)