Yashodhar Kurlekar

About Yashodhar Kurlekar

The role involves identifying suitable packaging formats with functional and aesthetic elements for the launch of innovation within predetermined cost models. To meet packaging briefs, create differentiated product statements and collections by releasing new pack formats as per product end use and design possibilities regularly.Development projects were finished in close collaboration with supply chains, suppliers\' ecosystems, and marketing. Assuring that the packaging meets all requirements for price, usefulness, and aesthetic appeal. To provide global packaging solutions at local cost. Selection of appropriate tool ecosystem (moulds and machinery) as per pack design, materials & volumes. Collaborate with design agency, marketing and cross-functional team to create visual identifiers for new designs that can be easily or with minimal capex in existing factory set-up/ecosystem can be implemented. To develop a regional vendor base for access to premium packaging.To tap external markets to Look out for novel ideas and formats that will help to uplift the branding of the product on display. Offer cost-effective packaging solutions that leverage technology to provide functional benefits at a lower cost. Assist factory & supply management team technical front to improve factory automation & quality improvement initiatives.Expert in analyzing and developing packaging designs and components after conducting product packaging compatibility studies to assess product storage conditions and oversee package design and development for items at the most affordable price while meeting marketing specifications.A strong interpersonal and relationship-building individual with great communication abilities. Strong organizational, and problem-solving, with an agile and growth-oriented mindset.DOMAIN EXPERTISE: To ensure a successful launch, a new packaging technique must be developed, evaluated, and implemented. Providing recommendations on plant commercialization together with a situational analysis of various possibilities and solutions. Ensuring certain packaging SOPs approval and change documentation is in place before the product is launched. During the process of execution phase, make sure you communicate effectively with all stakeholders and functions. Partnering closely with all tiers of the organization\'s management to identify the requirements to create a strategy for the business. Effectively supporting cross-sourcing strategies by offering efficient customer service to multiple business units, both locally as well as overseas.

Experience

1. Packaging Excellence Leader- Lakme

   Unilever

   Mar 2022 — Present · Mumbai, IN

Education

• SIES School of Packaging

  Graduate Diploma in Packaging Technology

  2001 — 2002

• University of Mumbai

  BSc

  1998 — 2001

Skills

• Iso
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Quality Management
• R&D
• Market Development
• Fmcg
• Quality System
• Packaging Design
• Continuous Improvement
• Marketing
• Research and Development (R&D)
• Business Development
• Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (Fmcg)
• Polymers
• Manufacturing
• Supply Chain
• Food
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Packaging
• Product Development