HRISHIKESH JOSHI

• Designed and implemented a 360 embossing on cylindrical metal cans, improving enhancing product aesthetics, integrating advanced mechanical design and automation for seamless operation in high-speed packaging lines
• Track trace & secured QR code implementation on metal can ends & POE
• Led the development of a user-friendly, cost-effective, and sustainable toptainer design for metal can, delivering €3M in cost savings, enhancing user experience, reducing plastic usage by 20%, and cutting CO₂ emissions by 3.5%.
• Extensive work in collaboration design agency, supplier, marketing & user experience team to have best suited pack design

• Root cause analysis for injection molding parts
• Extensive study on resin & masterbatches to evaluate performance under stress
• Extensive work on improving the scratch resistance of PP for toptainer

Managed end-to-end packaging development for Medical Nutrition, driving innovations in rigid plastics and flexible packaging materials to enhance functionality and sustainability.

• Headed Packaging Design, Development & Specification Management for India Specialized Nutrition, leading annual operating strategy, budgeting, and resource planning.
• Directed end-to-end NPD projects, driving innovations and value engineering initiatives to support top-line growth and cost optimization.
• Built and managed a high-performing packaging team, fostering collaboration and ensuring timely delivery of strategic projects
• Delivered innovations in regulatory-restricted categories within tight timelines, strengthening business pillars across Infant,Adult Nutrition and Dairy
• Conceived and implemented sustainable/recyclable multi-layer laminate solutions as part of the regional team.
• Managed vendor identification and evaluation, ensuring technical capability and supply chain efficiency.
• Interpreted technical briefs to deliver innovative, compliant, and commercially viable packaging solutions aligned with consumer needs and operational constraints.

• Led a team managing end-to-end packaging development for Hair Care, Skin Care, and Food categories, driving planning, execution, and cost optimization initiatives.”
• Collaborated on innovation projects, translating briefs into packaging concepts through 3D modeling, prototypes, and pilot molds, while implementing sustainable and advanced solutions like direct printing and paper pulp trays.
• Delivered innovative packaging solutions for Hair Care, Skin Care, and Food categories, including eco-friendly designs for green tea, premium glass jars for creams, unique bottle shapes for slimming range, lamitubes for face wash and toothpaste, blister card sealing improvements, and user-friendly formats for haircare and kajal products.

“Managed packaging development and validation processes, including artwork and specification approvals, machine change parts, and multi-level packaging for diverse markets.

Completed industrial training at Heinz India, optimizing packaging through cost-saving initiatives (9% reduction on one SKU), developing multi-layer PP jars, exploring sustainable carton alternatives, and creating export-ready bottle molds.

Designed and sold efficient drip and sprinkler irrigation systems at Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd, helping farmers improve water management and crop productivity.