Nirmalsinh Bihola

Proud to be part of one of Australia’s leading gluten and allergen-free producers, with key responsibilities including : • Overseeing die line approvals, packaging compliance, and APCO requirements to meet project specifications and sustainability standards • Coordinating packaging artwork briefs with graphic designers to ensure timely project completion • Managing packaging format transitions and aligning trials with production schedules • Supporting product development through pilot trials, line trials, and process optimization • Maintaining a comprehensive register of SKUs, packaging, and artwork for audits and internal reviews Participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance processes and outcomes • Handle trial documentation by collaborating with the NPD, operations, and planning teams to arrange and conduct trials • Conduct sensory evaluations post-trial to assess product quality and consistency • Source and compare raw materials from various suppliers to evaluate and implement in product recipe

Had an opportunity to work with the Global Recycled Standard Certified organization • Performed daily GMP audits, identifying compliance gaps and improvement opportunities • Led training sessions on Quality, Hygiene, and GMP responsibilities, creating action plans to address deficiencies • Enhanced food safety awareness through visual SOPs, posters, and one-point lessons for staff engagement • Developed quality plans to resolve non-compliance issues and implemented strategies to prevent future occurrences • Participated in Continuous Improvement initiatives with the Kaizen team, streamlining operations • Maintained and updated SOPs, Food Safety systems, and HACCP records, ensuring regulatory compliance • Analyzed waste data to develop strategies for waste reduction and recycling

• Was responsible for coordinate scope between packaging manufacturing industry to software development team • Managing scope, deliverables, timelines, and resource allocation for on-site projects • Successfully delivered two time-constraint projects by leveraging research to understand the client's packaging machinery needs and facilitating software development by the IT team • Applied packaging industry knowledge to coordinate client meetings, translate technical needs and develop project communication documentation

• Working in a multinational FMCG is a dream to be true, Designated as an Engineer- Packing at the largest edible oil refinery & oleochemical plant in India. • Having the responsibility of fully automated Rigid Packaging PET bottle line including Primary (Injection molding, PET Bottle Blowing), Secondary packaging, and Utilities. • Managing and planning about manpower and production. • Trained as per AIB standards for packaging and ensuring proper GMP practices in order to meet the international standards. Also looked after the overall maintenance of the machinery for better yield and reduction in breakdown time. • Working on SAP to balance and maintain planning sheet of materials. • Raise the efficiency of the PET bottle line by 37.78%. (Lean Six Sigma)

• Gathering the knowledge of FMCG & edible oil industry • In-plant learning of seed crushing, solvent extraction, and chemical-physical refining of vegetable oil. • Trained for the industrial safety standards (JSA, Permit system, LOTO, HIRA, Enablon Reporting). • Commissioning of 9000 BPH 1 ltr pet bottle line. (Make - Tech-Long)

Diverse skills to obtain comprehensive proficiency and versatility in Food and Packaging Industry Marketing/Management :- 1. Consumer and Consumption 2. Managing for Value creation 3. Management competencies 4. Project Management Sustainability/Innovation :- 1. Packaging Materials and Process 2. New Product Development 3. Politics of Food Food processing/ Safety :- 1. Food Quality and Safety 2. Food Processing 3. Food Microbiology Research :- Packaging Innovations for Prolonging Shelf Life and Sustaining Nutritional Integrity of Mushrooms: A Comprehensive Study (Individual minor research 2024) Extracurricular :- Passionate about photography, volunteering as a photographer and marketing videographer for the university magazine "Farrago"

Developed a strong commitment to sustainability during the bachelor's degree, with a focus on the responsible use and recycling of plastics. Recognized that the primary challenge is not plastics themselves but the lack of awareness and proper management, which shaped a career goal of promoting sustainability and educating others on the importance of responsible plastic use. • Final Year Project:- 1) Wood Polymer Composite 2) Development of Super Hydrophobic Material Coating (First Rank)

Developed in-depth knowledge in plastic manufacturing by gaining hands-on experience with specialized machinery at a specialize plastics institute. • Final Year Project:- Increase Productivity of Injection Moulding Machine