AMEA Senior Packaging Engineer - Syngenta Bioscience Limited - Goa
(2023-04)
- Establish and manage regional packaging testing laboratory for AMEA.
- Connecting with end customer and internal customer to understand expectation and target our goal accordingly.
- Optimization of Packaging to generate savings and support sustainability.
- Lead end to end packaging development activities in coordinating with Vendors, Quality, procurement, planning, Production to support timely launches.
- Support Continuous improvement project of box, Bags specification optimization, standardization and elimination of unwanted elements.
- Work hand in hand with procurement for cost negotiation for new pack development.
- Lead vendor audits, supplier quality assessments, APQ and CTQ implementation.
- Support regulatory and operational efficiency through advanced testing infrastructure.
- Application of ISO, ASTM IS, INSTA, UN, IMDG, ICAO standard for packaging testing.
- Worked on different platforms, GSAP, Ariba, MDM, SMARTDOC, STARLIMS, PLM, Smartsheet; Smart choice, Cape Pack & Ontrack tools.
APAC Packaging Innovation Lead, Seeds, Chemical Division - Syngenta India Limited - Pune
(2016-12 - 2023-03)
- Delivered innovative and sustainable packaging solutions tailored for market and customer needs.
- Led design re-engineering to improve cost efficiency, fill performance, and functionality.
- Managed regional innovation roadmap across Asia-Pacific for multiple business units.
- Lead end to end development project in designing and development of non-refillable pack for avoid reuse of container.
- Lead end to end Development project in designing of Uni Dose Splash bottle and dual dose splash bottle for product application.
South Asia Packaging Lead (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh) - Syngenta India Limited - Pune
(2010-09 - 2016-12)
- Spearheaded end-to-end development of packaging materials (bottles, boxes, laminates) across South Asia.
- Drove major cost reduction (20-80%) via material optimization, conversion, and design standardization.
- Implemented new packaging technologies: induction sealing, anti-counterfeit solutions, and vented liners.
- Automated filling and packing lines, boosting capacity by 80%.
- Artwork & BOM management.
Packaging and Procurement Officer - Borosil Glass Works Limited - Mumbai
(2010-03 - 2010-09)
- Managing Packaging material development.
- Managing procurement; cost negotiation of packaging material.
- Identify and evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, and reliability.
- Request and compare quotations (RFQs), negotiate prices, terms, and contracts.
- Manage purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Monitor supplier performance and resolve delivery or quality issues.
- Develop cost-saving strategies and improve procurement efficiency.
- Maintain records of purchases, pricing, and supplier contracts.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with production, quality, and logistics teams to meet demand.
- Support vendor audits and new supplier development.
Packaging and Procurement Officer - Sulphur Mills Limited - Mumbai
(2007-06 - 2010-03)
- Managed packaging material development and procurement across agrochemical portfolio.
- Standardized corrugate and carton dimensions, reducing SKUs and cost by 30%.
- Developed specifications and artworks for export and domestic markets.
- Identify and evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, and reliability.
- Request and compare quotations (RFQs), negotiate prices, terms, and contracts.
- Manage purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Monitor supplier performance and resolve delivery or quality issues.
- Develop cost-saving strategies and improve procurement efficiency.
- Maintain records of purchases, pricing, and supplier contracts.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with production, quality, and logistics teams to meet demand.
- Support vendor audits and new supplier development.
Packaging Executive - IPCA Laboratories - Mumbai
(2007-02 - 2007-05)
- Created packaging specifications and artworks for pharma products.
- Coordinated with marketing, suppliers, and production to ensure packaging compliance.
Technical Assistant, Material Transport Division - Indian Institute of Packaging - Mumbai
(2006-01 - 2007-02)
- Performed packaging material testing (CFB, laminates, metal containers, pallets).
- Supported clients with packaging testing documentation and technical clarifications.
- Followed ASTM, ISO, INSTA, IS, UN standard to test and qualify packaging material.
