Usha Verma
Packaging Development & Procurement Specialist | Driving Cost Optimization, Innovation & Supply Chain Excellence | Ex-Himalaya Drug Company.
- Role
- Packaging & Procurement Manager (Supply Chain) at Transformative Ventures
- Location
- Gurugram, HR, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Usha Verma
Results-driven packaging professional with 10 years of diverse experience in Packaging…
Experience
Packaging & Procurement Manager (Supply Chain)
Oct 2024 — Present · Gurugram, IN
Proactively leading innovative packaging solutions with a focus on sustainability, functionality, and aesthetics to enhance brand identity and consumer experience. Driving continuous improvement initiatives in packaging for both new and existing products by identifying opportunities for optimization and automation. Managing end-to-end procurement of packaging materials (PMs), including vendor identification, qualification, and performance evaluation based on cost, quality, and reliability. Leading cost-saving projects through strategic sourcing, material substitution, and packaging design changes without compromising quality. Conducting lab and plant trials for packaging validation, ensuring compatibility with products and manufacturing processes. Coordinating the development and validation of packaging machinery, molds, and prototypes for primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging. Diagnosing and resolving packaging material issues through root cause analysis and implemented effective troubleshooting strategies.Regulatory Support 1. Artwork & KLD Management: Efficient handling of artwork and Key Line Drawing (KLD) development processes, including proof checking, online proof approvals, and timely execution of amendments or deficiency resolutions. Managed end-to-end CCF (Change Control Form) developments and regulatory clearances.2. Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring that all packaging artworks comply with the latest FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) guidelines, maintaining up-to-date regulatory standards across product categories.3. Packaging Material Specifications: Formulating, reviewing, and maintaining Bills of Materials (BOM) and specifications for primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging. Ensuring consistency in packaging quality and compliance across all manufacturing locations.
Education
M.Sc in Food and Nutrition from Karnataka State Open University, KSOU, Karnataka
Master's Degree, Food and Nutrition
2011 — 2012
Post Graduate Diploma in Packaging Technology from Indian Institute Of Packaging, IIP, Delhi
Engineer's Degree, Packaging Technology
2011 — 2013
Delhi University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Food technology from BCAS
2009 — 2011
Skills
- New Product Development
- Safety Auditing
- Ms Office
- Packaging Material Development
- Autocad
- Food Packaging
- Internet Explorer
- Fmcg
- Food Science
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