RAHUL JOSHI

Company Overview: A prominent packaging pre-media company with global brand experience that manages artwork management and print production management for leading FMCG brands such as Unilever and P&G.

• Overseeing print production and color management for Fabric care for India region and Home care for MEA region.
• Collaborate with Brand Managers and Artwork specialists to oversee color and print production from Design to Final Packaging upholding Brand standards.
• Managing project coordination, issue resolution, and communication with Print Partners (Printers/Converters) worldwide.
• Maintaining consistent colour standards throughout the brand's life.
• Finger Printing and Proofing Calibration.
• Participated in on-press print trials as needed, achieving a 99% Right First Time (RFT) rate, in line with brand expectations.

• Led print and color execution for over 10 leading brands in hair care, fabric care, skincare, and skin cleansing at HUL and Unilever Nigeria.
• Ensured accurate color translation from design to packaging by partnering with brand managers and artwork specialists.
• Coordinated projects and technical discussions with printers across regions, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality packaging.
• Achieved cost savings through reduced rework, enhanced print quality, and optimized vendor performance.
• Attended on-press approvals and print trials, attaining a 99% Right First Time rate to support revenue growth.
• Managed printer data and updated print specifications annually for accuracy and consistency.
• Collaborated with central database team to maintain all printer details and specifications for HUL.

• Company Overview: A leading rotogravure cylinder manufacturer, A division of Positive Packaging ltd., now part of Huhtamaki, engaged in Quality Rotogravure cylinder manufacturing.
• Assist marketing team and customers with technical enquiries to expand customer base.
• Visit customer's facilities for better understanding customer requirement and overall feedback and trouble shooting.
• Resolution of client complaints. Customer complaints were significantly decreased by 20%.
• Lead the Quality Circle as the appointed MR- IMS (Integrated Management System - QMS/EMS/OHSAS).
• A leading rotogravure cylinder manufacturer, A division of Positive Packaging ltd., now part of Huhtamaki, engaged in Quality Rotogravure cylinder manufacturing.

• Led a team of ten QA professionals in managing the quality assurance process for Rotogravure cylinder manufacturing.
• Oversaw departmental activities, including planning, budgeting, process reviews, and customer interface.
• Swiftly promoted as Customer Support Manager.

Company Overview: Previously known as Indian Aluminium Co. Ltd (INDAL) at Kalwa Works (Foil and Packaging Business): a company of Aditya Birla Group engaged in value added aluminium products such as printed pharmaceutical foils (blister and poly laminated packs); printed multi layered laminates for food industry and flexible packaging.

• Asst. Foreman- Flexible Stream: 2007- 2009
• Sr. Supervisor- Converting: 2003-2007
• Supervisor- Cylinder Divison: 1997-2003
• Management Trainee- Converting : 1995-1997