Head – NPD & Technology Transfer
Amway India Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. | December 2008 – June 2015
Key Responsibilities :
- Head Technology Transfer (June 2013-June 2015): Create Technology Transfer Cell for setting up manufacturing plant-Beauty (Skin Creams /Lotion), Nutrition (Powder, Table& capsules) categories by coordinating & aligning with functional Experts.Develop Technology transfer &Validation plans from Commissioning till first production for Glister- Toothpaste, Attitude & Artistry
- Head New Product Development Dec 2008 -June 2013: Creating strategy & develop Product Pipeline for Beauty, Cosmetics,Personal, Home Care product range. Technology Scouting, working with CRO’s, CMO’s International Suppliers, Marketing, Supply Chain teams to increase overall profitability and Product Portfolio and customer reach
Key Achievements :
Head Technology Transfer -Spearheaded as Project Leader for Start Up of Greenfield Manufacturing Plant (80Mn USD) -Transferred 30 products across categories by collaborating with SME’s & functional leaders.
- Instrumental in Design, Selection and Qualification of world class Processing & Packaging equipment’s for setting up Pilot & Manufacturing plant by leading 8-member team of Formulators –Process & Packaging Engineer’s.
- Delivered Tech Transfer & Validation activities of state of Art -Process & packaging equipment’s for setting Product lines by working with global & local vendors like Ekato, DCI, Becomix, Korsch, Bosch, Norden, Corniani, IWK, TGM, Groninger Machines.
- Successfully transferred 30 products across categories using techniques like Particle size, Microscopy, Viscosity/Rheology to establish Process & Packaging parameters to qualify Eductors, Homogenisers, Mixers & Packaging lines (10 Tons,500upm).
- Nutrition: Monitored team of formulators and process engineers to develop local raw materials and Transfer Nutrition Products range (Powders, Tablets& Capsules) at various contract manufacturing locations for Amway India
Head New Product Development Dec 2008- June 2013 – Leading Product, Process development for Cosmetics, Home Care & Personal Care.
- Successfully Developed “Attitude Skin Lightening Day & Night Cream” from concept to launch, by introducing new skin lightening -active in novel packaging format (Airless Pump); which generated Sales revenue of 2Mn USD in first yr. of launch. This was one of significant packaging format than the conventional jars/tubes giving premium consumer experience.
- Designed formulation development strategy for Sunscreen, Cleanser, Anti Acne, Moisturizers and Body Lotions based on consumer insights, newer materials, fragrances, plant extracts for re-launching Premium & Mass market under Brand “Attitude, Artistry, Dynamite”
- Technical Expertise of developing Home & Hair Care Products: Successfully formulated Home Care- SA8 range -Laundry Detergents, Fabric Softeners, Stain Remover, Dish Drops, LOC- Hard Surface Cleaners.
- Developed Hair Care Range -Shampoos, Conditioners, Hair Oils under brand Name Satinique with Bio Friendly surfactants, Sulfate- free formulations, conducting benchmarking and performance studies with competitor products.
- Created Innovative Product Pipeline: Expertise in Integrating Science & Technology (Formulation, Packaging and Process) with Consumer and Industry trends, partnering with CRO’s, Suppliers, Marketing to create Pipeline Products across categories like Men’s Grooming Range ; Baby Care Range; Personal Care ; Color Cosmetics ;Nutrition