Vasudeo Malandkar is a packaging development professional with 4 years of experience in packaging design, development, and quality assurance. He has worked for Hindustan Unilever and MeadWestVaco India, leading projects involving new product and packaging development. He is seeking a challenging role in packaging for FMCG, consumer products, or automotive companies, preferably in Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, or Bangalore.

1. VASUDEO S. MALANDKAR
E-Mail: hemant_malandkar16@yahoo.co.in
Phone: +91 9970373941 / +91 7829187638
Achievement-driven professional, targeting challenging assignments in Packaging
(Designing & Development) with growth-oriented organisation of repute in FMCG /
Consumer Products / Automotive industry; preferably in Mumbai / Delhi / Pune / Bangalore
P R O F I L E S N A P S H O T
Packaging Development Consultant with nearly 4 years of experience in Packaging (Design &
Development) and Quality Assurance
Rich experience in implementing various measures to achieve cost reduction in packaging material
Displayed skills in carrying out design & development for product / manufacturing process and ensuring
compliance with quality standards
Proficiency in formulating sourcing strategies, vendor identification / development and assessment
analysis to strengthen effectiveness
Possess a functional knowledge of flexible, rigid (metal & glass) & paper/board packaging materials used in
industry & their processes
Efficient organizer, motivator, team player and a decisive leader with the ability to motivate teams to excel and
win
C O R E C O M P E T E N C I E S
Monitoring packaging development with respect to cost, resource deployment, time over-runs and quality
compliance; evaluating production capabilities & taking adequate corrective actions
Formulating & implementing strategies for purchase of materials in consideration with lead time requirements
Reviewing the operational practices, identifying the areas of obstruction / quality failures and advising on system
and process changes for qualitative improvement
Identifying & developing potential vendors / suppliers for achieving cost effective purchases of materials;
achieving reduction in prices and ensuring timely delivery
Providing complete technical support to the internal / external customers with a team of engineers which includes
complete product support, process optimization, troubleshooting, etc.
Assessing performance of the vendors based on various criterions such as percentage for rejections, quality
improvement, timely delivery, credit terms, etc.
O R G A N I Z A T I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
Since May’13 Hindustan Unilever Ltd., Bangalore as Packaging Development Consultant (Under
ALIA / Magna Packaging Consultant)
Key Result Areas:
Monitoring & supervising packaging development activities for export of beverages
Formulating multifunctional, innovative, value added, cost effective, packaging solutions to meet various specific
needs of consumers
Participating in New Product Development / Packaging Development which includes conceptualization to
commercial production with respect to packaging design, functionality, appearance and cost effective production
as well as shelf stability of product
Leading technical delivery of promotional packaging and supporting high complexity technical projects
Undertaking machine / filling / packing trials followed by transit trial evaluation of final packs for meeting project
deliveries
Compiling packaging material specification, packaging testing methods & bill of materials in SAP
Collaborating with QA & Purchase – both converter & material supplier on new vendor development, auditing &
approvals and meeting project requirements
Providing technical support to Production/Factory Team, QA & Supply Manage ment Team for implementing new
packaging components & systems
Sep’11 – May’13 MeadWestVaco India Pvt. Ltd., Pune as QA Executive
Key Result Areas:
Conducted raw material testing of paper (GSM, RC, COBB, Hardness & BF), ink (viscosity, pH, shade); tested glue,
etc. and approved / rejected materials in case of mismatch
Handled customer complaints, suggested solutions using CAPA, KAIZEN, 5S analysis and prepared & maintained
final quality reports (COA)
Tested corrugated boards for various factors such as GSM, COBB, Thickness, ECT, and B.S
Checked for printing defect, matched shades and artwork, dimensions and handled the prepress activity, etc.

2. Highlights:
Enhanced the raw material quality by taking initiatives such as setting stringent quality standards, developing
new/standard suppliers, improving raw material storage conditions, preventing damages in paper reel by providing
packaging solutions & loading techniques
Cut product replacement cost and increased on-time delivery using the FIFO & Kaizen approach to cater to quality
issues rooted in manufacturing
Implemented several measures to identify deformities, malfunctions or other abnormalities such as collapsing of
boxes, cracking, improper folding, printing & joint issues with help of CAPA, 8D, FISHBONE & FMEA
Efficiently developed in-house storage conditions, stacking, strapping/bundling, handling & truck loadability
procedures for improvement in packaging methods
P R O J E C T S U N D E R T A K E N
Title: New Glass Jar Design for Exports
Period: Dec’13 – Jan’15
Role: Packaging Developer
Description: Design agency shortlisting, working closely with agency on concepts Design Development,
Engineering Drawings Validation, Prototype Development, Pilot Tool Development, Mold
Validation, etc. Also involved in main plant trials, transit trials, etc.
Key Learning: Gained knowledge on glass jar development, considerations and challenges during design
development project management, aligning stake holders & time management
Title: Development of Tea bag & Lined Carton for UAE Countries
Period: Jun’14 – Oct’14
Role: Packaging Developer
Description: Involved in designing of the carton, main pant trials & transit trials.
Key Learning: Quality checks for carton, climatic conditions in sea, climatic changes inside the container
& its controlling solutions, solving problems during trials & transit, product damage causes
in sea route and solutions related to Hot Melt Adhesive
Title: Development of Kitchen Collectible or Coffee (Domestic)
Period: Feb’14 – May’15
Role: Packaging Developer
Description: Conducted consumer study & design, agency shortlisting, worked closely with agency on
concepts design development, engineering drawings validation, prototype development,
pilot mould & plant trial
Key Learning: Conducting consumer studies, pack design based on consumer/customer requirements
Title: Development of Shelf Ready Pack for Lipton
Period: Jun’13 – Sep’13
Role: Packaging Developer
Description: Designed a highly appealing pack as per Australian customers’ requirements which will
include tendencies such as easy tearing, strong & which can be directly put on shelf.
Key Learning: Pack design based on consumer/customer requirements, climatic & transportation
conditions of exporting country and the sea routes.
Title: AQL Documents for Glass Jar
Period: Feb’14 – Jun’14
Role: Packaging Developer
Description: Involved in generating AQL standard for glass bottles.
Key Learning: Different defects in glass bottles, understanding the reasons for the defects, classification
of defects (based on the glass manufacturing and filling trials).
Title: Cost Saving Project by Introducing High RCT Paper Export
Period: Sep’13 – Feb’14
Role: Improvement of CFB by the use of High RCT paper across export categories.
Description: In-charge of value addition in tea bag cartons.
Key Learning: Making a database of different papers available across different regions, understanding &
calculating the safety factor for our products, understand the costing of CFB.
Title: Cost Saving Project – (Improvement of Container as well as Truck)
Period: Dec’14 – Mar’15
Role: Improved loadability of Truck and container by redesigning the CLB's in both Export
container and domestic trucks.
Description: In-charge of value addition in loadability of container.
Key Learning: Truck & container loading techniques and flaws, designing principle of CFB for loading
truck as well as export containers.

3. A C A D E M I C D E T A I L S
2011 PG Diploma in Packaging Science & Technology from SIES School of Packaging, Navi
Mumbai, SIES University; secured 63.45%
2008 Diploma in (Food Technology) from Govt. Polytechnic Malvan Institute, Malvan,
Maharashtra State Board Technical Education; secured 65.92%
2005 12th
from Kudal High School, Kudal, Kolhapur Board
2003 10th
from IES Secondary School, Mumbai, Mumbai Board; secured 73.33%
T R A I N I N G
Received training on Problem Solving 7 QC Tools from CII in 2013
E X T R A C U R R I C U L A R A C T I V I T I E S
Won Carom Doubles Finals during PG in 2011
Bagged Runner-up position in Chess Competition during Diploma in 2008
P E R S O N A L D E T A I L S
Date of Birth: 16th
January 1987
Present Address: Keshawa Reddy Building, 2nd
Floor, Whitefield Main Road, Opp. Hindustan Unilever
Research Centre, Whitefield, Bangalore - 560066
Permanent Address: Vrundavan Colony, Pinguli, Kudal District, Sindhudurg – 416520, Maharashtra
Languages Known: English, Hindi and Marathi
~ Please refer attached Annexure for other details ~

4. ANNEXURE
I N T E R N S H I P S
During PG Diploma:
At Shrinath Rotopack Ltd., Hyderabad as Executive Trainee:
Period: Jan’11 – Jun’11
Description: Approved Art Work, Checked Text Matter (Cylinder Proof), Printed changes & structures as
per customer specification. Made LSD (Light, Standard, Dark Shade), checked job
structure as per job forms. Blown film: GSM, Dart, COF, Thickness, Optical Density,
Wetting Tension & checking mixtures of resins. Printing: Check for printing defects & shade
matching of printed film which included direction, web mounting & wetting tension, etc.
Lamination: Adhesive ratio & supplier, Coating and appearance of laminate & check for
defects. Tested raw materials & laminates as per standards. Made final Quality Reports.
(Pls. confirm)
Key Learning: Understanding the end to end packaging processes at converter which includes printing,
lamination & blown film extrusion processes.
At Essel Propack Ltd., SIES Nerul:
Title: Travelling Razor
Period: Sep’11 – Dec’11
Description: Carried out the project on newly designed razor.
At Wraptech Machines Pvt. Ltd., SIES Nerul:
Title: All-in-One Shoe box
Period: Nov’11 – Dec’11
Description: Designed and developed a shoes box with additional installed characters.
During Diploma in Food Technology:
At Cadbury’s, Thane:
Title: Workings on the Manufacturing Process
Duration: 15 days (Nov’07)
Key Learning: Learnt about the manufacturing & food testing process.