Sirinapha Chalom

Packaging Development Professional with over 7 years of experience in packaging innovation, commercialization, and new product development across FMCG, food, cosmetics, and consumer product industries. Currently operating at Assistant Manager level, leading packaging development projects from concept through commercialization while collaborating with cross-functional teams including R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Marketing, and external suppliers. Strong expertise in packaging materials, structural development, artwork management, technical validation, regulatory compliance, sustainability initiatives, and project management within global organizations.

Recognized for driving successful product launches, solving complex technical challenges, and delivering packaging solutions that balance quality, cost, operational efficiency, and consumer expectations.

Packaging Development Technologist (Assistant Manager Level) - Dole Thailand Ltd. - Thailand

(2025-09)

Responsible for leading packaging development and commercialization projects for food products, supporting business growth through packaging innovation, compliance, and operational excellence.

• Lead packaging development activities for primary and secondary packaging from concept through commercialization.
• Coordinate packaging workstreams for new product launches with cross-functional teams.
• Manage packaging specifications, material qualification, testing protocols, and technical documentation.
• Conduct packaging validation, commercial trials, and technology transfer activities.
• Ensure compliance with food regulations, company standards, and quality requirements.
• Drive packaging sustainability and optimization initiatives.
• Successfully supported commercialization projects through packaging validation and cross-functional coordination.
• Improved packaging documentation and testing processes to strengthen compliance and operational efficiency.
• Collaborated with suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver packaging solutions aligned with business objectives.

Packaging Engineer - Mattel Bangkok Co., Ltd. - Thailand

(2020-01 - 2025-08)

Served as Packaging Project Lead for global product launches, managing packaging development projects from concept design through mass production while driving cost optimization, sustainability initiatives, and commercialization readiness.

• Led packaging development projects for global product portfolios from concept development through mass production.
• Managed project timelines, packaging deliverables, technical requirements, and commercialization readiness across cross-functional teams.
• Coordinated with global stakeholders, suppliers, sourcing teams, manufacturing sites, and quality teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Developed packaging structures, packing methods, specifications, and testing plans according to customer requirements and global standards.
• Conducted packaging validation, transportation testing, production trials, and technical troubleshooting activities.
• Identified opportunities for packaging optimization, material reduction, and process improvement while maintaining product quality and functionality.
• Supported sustainability initiatives through packaging redesign, material reduction, and environmentally responsible packaging solutions.
• Led multiple global packaging development projects and successfully delivered product launches within target timelines and quality requirements.
• Achieved annual packaging cost reductions of approximately 5–10% through material optimization, packaging redesign, specification improvements, and supplier collaboration.
• Supported corporate sustainability initiatives by reducing packaging material consumption, improving packaging efficiency, and implementing more sustainable packaging solutions.
• Collaborated with global sourcing and engineering teams to identify alternative materials and packaging improvements that balanced cost, quality, and environmental objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced packaging performance, manufacturability, and supply chain efficiency.
• Built strong partnerships with local and international suppliers to improve packaging quality, reduce risk, and accelerate project execution.

Supervisor Technical Packaging - Milott Laboratories Co., Ltd. - Thailand

(2018-01 - 2019-12)

Supported new product development activities for cosmetic and personal care products, including skincare, body care, hair care, and household consumer products, focusing on packaging sourcing, development, validation, and project execution.

• Managed packaging development requirements for new product development (NPD) projects across skincare, personal care, and household product categories.
• Coordinated packaging sourcing, qualification, and development activities with local and international packaging suppliers.
• Evaluated packaging compatibility, functionality, aesthetics, and manufacturability to ensure alignment with product requirements.
• Controlled project timelines and coordinated cross-functional activities to ensure successful product launches.
• Collaborated with Production, Purchasing, Quality Assurance, R&D, and suppliers to resolve packaging-related issues and implement corrective actions.
• Supported packaging artwork development, specification preparation, and packaging approval processes.
• Participated in packaging validation activities including compatibility, transportation, and production line trials.
• Supported process improvement, packaging innovation, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Successfully supported packaging development and launch activities for multiple skincare and personal care products within project timelines.
• Built strong relationships with international packaging suppliers to improve sourcing flexibility and packaging quality.
• Contributed to packaging improvement initiatives that enhanced product appearance, functionality, and production efficiency.
• Improved project coordination and communication between suppliers and internal teams, reducing development lead times.

Master of Engineering - Polymer Science and Engineering - Silpakorn University

Bachelor of Engineering - Petrochemicals and Polymeric Materials Engineering - Silpakorn University