TEJA PHANI KUMAR M

• Leading team of 4 members towards Packaging research and development deliverables for Beverages, Foods & Personal care Business divisions.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
• Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.

• Provide first line Technical support for root cause analysis of primary and secondary packaging operation issues and rapid resolution e.g.
• Components, specifications etc, escalating with Packaging Shared Service as appropriate.
• Actively contribute and collaborate with the Packaging shared service projects where appropriate:.
• Support definition, design and development of primary, secondary, tertiary and distribution pack design.
• Provide site input to packaging component drawings and specifications.
• Ensure site activities for line trials and qualification are completed.
• Lead and deliver packaging performance improvement projects through identification and application of specific knowledge/expertise per packaging material, conversion process, component and printing technique to improve efficiencies, drive down cost and improve value of established products post-launch.
• Provide technical packaging support in response to site PIRCs(Product Incident Review Committee), Quality notifications, CAPAs and internal audit findings.
• Plan and manage site packaging activities, including coordinating and managing line trials to qualify packaging platforms/systems based on GSK/external standards and requirements.
• Provide technical support for new pack set up and pack change activities.
• Support the packaging elements of New Product Introduction, Technical Transfer and site improvement activities.
• Manage packaging performance monitoring system within the site (supplier defects and deviations, manufacturing deviations, consumer and customer complaints, line performance).
• Gather and analyze data on packaging performance, and communicate output and recommended next steps for improvement within the site and to off-site stakeholders (e.g.
• Procurement, Regional Packaging, suppliers).
• Ensure packaging and packaging equipment validated to latest standard, and document all necessary packaging qualification testing of packs and pack components.
• Ensure that all packaging materials have a current specification, and that the specifications are up to date on site systems.
• Provide and/or load technical data (e.g.
• Specifications, drawings, BoMs) into local or GMS systems required to perform packaging operations activities, including change review and approval.
• Support establishment of site-based success criteria for technical transfer into the site by Category Packaging.
• Drive 100% packaging compliance with internal and external quality, regulatory and other compliance systems.
• Identify areas of non-compliance and develop and execute plans to fix.
• Packaging development for Commercial & Site Transfers.
• Inputs for design of packs for new products as per customer requirement.
• Finalization of dimensions for primary, secondary and tertiary packaging to suit automation.
• Technical approval of artworks & printed packaging materials.
• Creation and Updation of packaging material specifications and standard test procedures.
• Harmonization & Development of new change parts for various machines i.e.
• Blister/strip/FFS.
• Blister foil checking for PRC accuracy, before shade card approval.
• Worked on Indian DGFT & US DSCSA for Track and Trace.
• Innovator Pack characterization.
• SAP Code creation.
• Co-ordination with various customers for new product launches for Weights & Measures (HDMA), Artwork approvals, shipper label creation and approvals.
• Performance & Cost optimization.
• Having Good Knowledge in packaging development activities related to new product Development for commercials.
• Good knowledge in blister packaging, strip packaging & other machines related to Pharma.
• Print proofs & shade cards approval.
• Trouble shooting.
• Job Profile:- Packaging development for Commercial (Orals, liquids & Injectables).
• Inputs for design of packs for new products as per customer requirement.
• Finalization of dimensions for primary, secondary and tertiary packaging to suit automation.
• Technical approval of artworks & printed packaging materials.
• Creation and Updation of packaging material specifications and standard test procedures.
• Harmonization & Development of new change parts for various machines i.e.
• Blister/strip/FFS.
• SAP Code creation.
• Co-ordination with various customers for new product launches.
• Coordination for Cost saving projects.
• Having Good Knowledge in packaging development activities related to new product Development for commercials.
• Good knowledge in blister packaging, strip packaging & other machines related to Pharma.
• Good Knowledge in Documentation related to Pharma Packaging.
• Trouble shooting.
• Print proofs & shade cards approval.
• PROJECTS: Cost Saving:.
• Saved approx.
• 200 million INR per Annum by identifying the equivalent alternate material at GSK.
• Designed & Implemented digital leaflet for all products at GSK Bangalore, contributed to cost savings of 8.7 million INR per annum & improved operational efficiency (OEE).
• Saved inventory & cost on shippers reduced from 400 to 20 by Harmonization project at Strides.
• Developed double track change parts which contributed to savings in terms of improvement in OEE at Strides.
• Cost Saving project done at Cadila Pharma by reducing the strip size for one of the premium product.
• Operational Efficiency/Quality Improvement:.
• Aluminium Blister foil thickness changed from 20µ to 25µ with pinhole free for better sealing and barrier.
• Designed Leaflets & Cartons to Run on high speed Auto-Cartonator machines.
• Anti-Counterfeit feature (Mobile authentication service - MAS) developed for the cartons instead of additional label.
• Improved the operational efficiency of Blister packing line by reducing the down time for foil change with increased reel outer diameter to 800 mm (200kg) and Introduced the reel handler to lift and load the foil on machine considering the ergonomic risk.
• Award:.
• Got Bronze Award for Problem solving on Reducing the packaging material defects at Regional problem-solving competition – using tools such as 5W & 1H, Brainstorming through Fishbone & 5-Why analysis.
• Got Bronze Award for Kaizen competition on Digital leaflet implementation by replacing paper based leaflet using QR code.
• Recognition:.
• Recognized for Lean value stream mapping exercise for Zinetac product and working as one team to continuously enhance consumer value through elimination of waste in the value chain.
• Recognized for 100% Right First time (RFT) design & review of MPR, Artworks & change parts.
• Recognized for designing the BOM calculation sheet with additional controls such as Blister to carton size error, leaflet to carton folding possibilities, space filler & shipper label requirement.
• Recognized for innovative thinking towards cost saving approach and satisfactory machine feasibility trial by utilizing the left over material.
• This in turn resulted in 2.5 Lakh rupees cost avoidance and 10 Lakh worth of material become live from dead inventory at GSK Vemgal warehouse.
• Problem solving / Troubleshooting.
• Identified, evaluated and resolved the problem of print lifting in Blister foil due to high temperature of 290⁰C with high sealing pressure of 460 Kg to run the Cold form Blister packing machine at 250 Blisters/minute speed (10.25 meters /minute web speed).
• Involved and supported in problem solving of soft gel capsule bubble formation due to excess sealing temperature in the unsealed Blister area and product highly temperature sensitive.
• Performed Design of Experiment (DoE) to optimize the critical process parameters on the machine for packaging validation.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

√ Packaging development for Commercial & Site Transfers .

√ Inputs for design of packs for new products as per customer requirement.

√ Finalization of dimensions for primary, secondary and tertiary packaging to suit automation.

√ Technical approval of artworks & printed packaging materials.

√ Creation and Updation of packaging material specifications and standard test procedures.

√ Harmonization & Development of new change parts for various machines i.e. Blister/strip/FFS.

√ Blister foil checking for PRC accuracy, before shade card approval.

√ Worked on Indian DGFT & US DSCSA for Track and Trace.

√ Innovator Pack characterization.

√ SAP Code creation.

√ Co-ordination with various customers for new product launches for Weights & Measures (HDMA), Artwork approvals, shipper label creation and approvals.

√ Performance & Cost optimization.

√ Having Good Knowledge in packaging development activities related to new product Development for commercials.

√ Good knowledge in blister packaging, strip packaging & other machines related to Pharma.

√ Print proofs & shade cards approval.

√ Trouble shooting.

√ Inputs for design of packs for new products as per customer requirement.

√ Finalization of dimensions for primary, secondary and tertiary packaging to suit automation.

√ Technical approval of artworks & printed packaging materials.

√ Creation and Updation of packaging material specifications and standard test procedures.

√ Harmonization & Development of new change parts for various machines i.e. Blister/strip/FFS.

√ SAP Code creation.

√ Co-ordination with various customers for new product launches.

√ Coordination for Cost saving projects.

√ Having Good Knowledge in packaging development activities related to new product Development for commercials.

√ Good knowledge in blister packaging, strip packaging & other machines related to Pharma.

√ Good Knowledge in Documentation related to Pharma Packaging.

√ Trouble shooting.

√ Print proofs & shade cards approval.