Tanushree Roy Daga

Experience

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  Serum Institute of India Limited

  May 2013 - Jun 2013

  Internship

  Quality Control of VaccinationsPackaging and Distribution

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  International Management Institute, Kolkata

  Jan 2016 - Apr 2017

  Placement Marketing Coordinator
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  ITC PPB

  Apr 2016 - Jun 2016

  Marketing Intern - Packaging

  My responsibilities encompassed, primary and secondary research of High Graphic Flexo printed corrugated boxes and secondary research of the Tobacco packaging market in Middle East, Indonesia and South-Africa. During this tenure, I learnt the market dynamics of Flexo-printed boxes and the structural applications necessary for export of fruits and vegetables. I also learnt the application of these boxes in other segments like Shoe Packaging, Liquor and Wine packaging, Processed food and Food Home Delivery Packaging. This engagement also gave me an opportunity to work with Indian Institute of Packaging to prepare a report pertaining to in - house testing facility to analyze the strength and humidity requirements to meet APEDA-Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority standards for fruits and vegetable export packaging. Show less

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  Reliance

  Dec 2016 - Jun 2017

  Management Trainee

  My role was the bridge between Operations and Marketing team. This opportunity gave me an in-depth understanding of costing including manpower, raw materials, parts, spares and their effect as a variable cost component in profitability. I was also responsible to collate the data to create the annual budget and maintain records for adherence to the forecasts. I learnt the principles of raw material costing, break-even analysis and the basis of price finalisation of a particular product. I was also responsible to create reports for Management Information System. Show less

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  Promotus Enterprise LLP

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2023

  Assistant Consultant - Printing and Packaging Industry

  Promotus Enterprise LLP is a consulting firm in the Printing and Packaging Industry in India. The services offered are research for packaging market in a particular segment for the clients, layout planning and factory set-up hand holding for Greenfield and Brownfield projects in Folding Carton and Corrugated Projects, assistance in printing machines, post-print converting machines and filling machines selection with respect to the client’s business segment and future expansion plans. The company also helps in investment analysis with detailed cashflow and projection plan. My responsibilities included: 1) Market research of various packaging segments, technologies and applications in end use. 2) Printing and packaging factory operations data analysis and reporting 3) Detailed presentation and reports for projects, company analysis and technology recommendations 4) Operational management 5) Business development and new segment recommendations Show less

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  Chiffonade Ventures Pvt. Ltd.

  Jan 2019 - Jul 2023

  Business Development Partner

  Established India's first automated restaurant, Autobahn - Smart Indian Dining, achieving successful launch and operationsSet-up the entire venture, from pitching and ideation to securing investor support and overseeing comprehensive company formation, including legal, trademark copyrights, and management of all operational, marketing, and financial aspectsIntroduced Printed Thermoformed trays for Food Packaging and Food DeliveryDeveloped India’s First Frozen Gravy and Indian Sauces in Gable Top Packaging for B2C and B2B clients Show less

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  Rochester Institute of Technology

  Aug 2023 - Jun 2024

  Graduate Assistant (Research and Development)

  • Research on innovative packaging that leverages nanotechnology for enhancing product shelf-life including microbiological analysis• Development of a unique corrugated packaging solution to maintain the freshness of agricultural produce and keeping all organoleptic properties intact better than the present solutions• Designing corrugated packaging for automated packing line for apple retail packsResearch on biodegradable, natural extract based antimicrobial films with the capability to hold MAP conditions• Ideation and Design of interactive cosmetic packaging• Ideation and Design of a new cushioning system for glassware with the capability of complete automated production line Show less

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  Kraft Heinz

  Jun 2024 - Dec 2024

  R&D Packaging Co-Op - Margin Enhancement

  •Lead a cost savings project for beverage flexible packaging with cross-functional buy-in•Assisted with rigid plastics and paper packaging cost savings initiatives •Assisted with multiple scoping initiatives for cost optimisation of various packaging materials and formats •Analysed OEE benefits for packaging operations •Assisted with supplier relations for cost optimisation •Lead plant trials, repatriation of operations internally, and qualification of new packaging material for in-line operations•Worked with Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) guidelines for single use plastic sortation•Worked with creation of design of experiments, disaster checks, technical feasibility scan, first production approval report, distribution testing methods, inspection protocol, and go/no go criteria maintaining statistical significance•Creating handover decks for on-going projects with comprehensive data for seamless transition Show less

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  PepsiCo

  Jan 2025 - now

  R&D Packaging Co-Op - Sustainability & Technology