Sr. Packaging Technologist Food Solution R&D (Europe/GDC)
Unilever Deutschland GmBH
Total years of experience :19 years, 1 Months
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES -
• Responsible for the delivery of assigned projects (On time in Full)
• Assess packaging to ensure it is fit for purpose (by completing testing and trials)
• Explore opportunities for open innovation to deliver project objectives
• To deliver as a member of a Global/European project team, solutions to agreed projects, rejuvenation and innovations, on time in full, by following best practice in Packaging.
• To interface with other functions in support of project delivery (e.g. marketing, supply chain, supply management)
• Ensure best practices, Project Management and Proactive Risk Management in work processes
SENIOR PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIST - REFRESHMENT (BEVERAGES & ICE CREAM) Nov 12 till Date
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES -
• Flexible technology platform lead for South Asia and South Africa.
• Technical Project Lead of Cost Saving Project for SA, SEA and NA
• Supporting Ice Cream Stick multipack Launch in South Africa from all aspects of primary, secondary and tertiary packaging.
• Suggesting/Preparing Packaging Road Map for Beverages and Ice Cream for SA region
• Risk identification and Mitigation plans in Innovations and Cost Saving projects.
• Liaison with Brand, Sales, Supply Chain, Supply management and Finance team for smooth flow of Packaging activities.
• Supplier Capability Development through new innovative technologies and performance improvement through gap analysis.
• Market Visits to ensure packaging fit for purpose on shelf/cabinet
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Quality Standards
• Responsible for all aspects of Refreshment Packaging performance measured through KPIs
SENIOR PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIST - ICE CREAM Mar 12 till Oct 12
PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIST - ICE CREAM July 08 till Feb 12
ACHIEVEMENTS -
• ON TIME IN FULL DELIVERY WITH RIGHT FIRST TIME OF MAGNUM GOLD LAUNCH IN PAKISTAN IN 2012
• NOMINATED AS ONE OF THE HIGH POTENTIAL RESOURCE FOR UNILEVER SOUTH ASIA
• VALUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT DELIVERY OF WORTH 19.5 MN PKR (162K EURO) IN 2012 FOR ICE CREAM PACKAGING
• ICE CREAM PACKAGING MATERIAL SAVINGS OF 100 TONS ON SUSTAINABILITY AGENDA
• LOCAL DEVELOPMENT OF ICE CREAM TUBS AND LIDS ON REGIONAL SPECIFICATIONS.
• MEMBER OF SA/SEA/NA PACKAGING COMMUNITY.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES -
• Responsible of deploying Innovation and delivering Renovation Projects with close networking with Global and Regional R&D teams and important key stakeholders (Brand, Supply Chain, Finance etc).
• Responsible for Early Packaging management to ensure Packaging Fit for Purpose for extended supply chain.
• Responsible for designing primary, secondary and tertiary packaging
• Responsible for doing consumer connects and market visits to ensure delivered quality of packaging.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES -
• Polyolefin \[PP, PS, LDPE, HDPE\]
• Paper \[one side poly, double side poly\], Card Board and Corrugated
• Processes \[injection Molding, thermoforming, IBM, EBM\] and Rigid packaging
• Pre-requisites of Primary, Secondary and tertiary \[transport\] Packaging
• Flexible Packaging (Mono Layer and Laminates)
• Interspec Specification Management : For defining packaging specs and BOMs
• CAPE Software for Palletization Management.
• Pelican “SEAC” - Foods Toxicology Approval for Primary Packaging
• Ultimus/MDM - For defining code details used in BOM
• Auto CAD - Working Knowledge of Rigid Drawings and other Key Line Diagram.
PROJECT ENGINEER - OHSE
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES -
• Conducted Integrated Management System & OHSMS Audits for Operations facilities, Retail Outlets, Aviation Stations, LPG plants, Lubricants Terminals & Barges.
• Served as HSE Coordinator for LMT rehabilitation project and achieved target of Zero LWD.
• Re-designed Operation facilities against NFPA Standards (NFPA 10, 11, 13, 14, 20 and 22)
• Imparted training sessions/lectures on topics, MSDS, Incident/Accident Investigation, JHA, Fire Extinguisher, Safe Driving, Risk Assessment etc
• Being Project Engineer, identified projects & planned HSE CAPEX
• Formulated Building evacuation Plan and organize evacuation drills at facilities and at Head Offices as per OHSAS guidelines and achieved record evacuation time of 04 minutes for 9 story building having 1000 odd employees.
Executive MBA in Marketing
Got 8th Position in 2nd Year of Engineering
