Vinay Mutha

Experience

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  Magna Graphics (Offset Printing and Packaging Company)

  Aug 2010 - Jul 2012

  1. Inspected products during the complete cycle of production (pre-press, press and post-press)2. Implemented corrective action for any non-conformance as per guidelines of ISO 9001-2008Projects: Successful use of old offset inks in warehouse by converting them to black ink, resulting in cost savings, reduced inventory and storage costs Implemented quality control techniques to enhance quality & suggestions “Ideas to enhance profitability” Carried out testing of raw materials and calibration of instruments, documented and maintained as per ISO 9001:2008Projects:Application of six sigma tools to reduced excess consumption of IPA by 20% resulting in $2000 annual cost savings To carry out testing of raw materials, calibration of instruments and controlling parameters on machine to achieve consistent quality.

  • Quality Control Executive

    Mar 2012 - Jul 2012

  • Quality Control Assistant

    Aug 2011 - Mar 2012

  • Quality Control Trainee

    Aug 2010 - Jul 2011
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  Magna Graphics (Quality Control, Offset Printing and Packaging)

  Jul 2012 - Aug 2013

  Manager Quality Control

  1. Set and reviewed departmental objectives for continuous improvement2. To increase quality, minimize wastage and reduce customer complaints.3. Monthly reports/ideas to management for increase in quality, productivity and reduce cost4. Provide training to production, quality and marketing colleagues whenever required.5. Work with customers, marketing and production department for successful completion of orders

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  Rochester Institute of Technology

  Aug 2013 - May 2014

  Graduate Assistant

  Create database of packaging companies and their services in simple classification which will assist a packaging professional to find specific packaging related companies.

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  LifeCell, An Acelity Company

  Jun 2014 - Dec 2014

  Packaging Engineer Intern at LifeCell Corporation

  1. Research, recommend and develop new packaging materials, designs, and systems to accommodate marketing needs and product protection.2. Work with Quality, Regulatory,Marketing, IT, Purchasing and Suppliers to develop and write specifications for purchase and approval of all packaging components.3. Prepare a distribution testing plan to ensure protection and containment of products.4. Writing specification, test protocols and performing validations for process5. Continuous improvement activities to increase quality, compliance and lead times6. Provide support to request like; packaging samples, artwork, routing approvals and costing.PROJECTS:1. Provided technical and documental support for successful completion of universal carton project which lead to a cost savings of $700K/year (IOPQ, Packaging component specifications, Prototype/Mock-up,Artwork etc)2. Performed Temperature Mapping Study and provided value to stakeholders3. Developed a protocol and performed a testing study for CAPA related investigation4. Drafted supported packaging documents for processing of clinical label and golden gate projects Show less

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  Rochester Institute of Technology

  Jan 2015 - Feb 2016

  1. Qualification of ethylene inhibitor bags for banana and microwavable films for meat products.2. Performed life cycle and sustainability analysis for three different product packaging system.3. Actively researching on product-package compatibility.4. Identify migration and scalping levels for product-package interaction using gas chromatography. Food packaging and Supply chain class1. Assist course material preparations and grading the assignments, projects and exams.2. Set up labs and help in conducting them.3. Lecturing and proctoring the class exams on few occasions

  • Graduate Student Research Assistant at Rochester Institute of Technology

    Jan 2015 - Feb 2016

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant

    Jan 2015 - May 2015
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  Comar

  Mar 2016 - Jan 2023

  • Staff Engineer II Packaging & Sterilization

    Mar 2022 - Jan 2023

  • Staff Packaging Engineer

    Dec 2019 - Mar 2022

  • Packaging Project Manager

    Apr 2018 - Dec 2019

  • Packaging Project Engineer

    Mar 2016 - Mar 2018
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  Responscious

  Jun 2023 - now

  Co-Founder