Laila Fatima

Research & Development: Lead the development and testing of advanced polymer-based packaging solutions, including films, laminates, coatings, and adhesives; optimize existing products for performance, cost, and quality; align local R&D activities with global initiatives in collaboration with Group R&D.

Sustainability & Compliance: Drive innovation in recyclable and eco-friendly packaging structures; ensure all R&D projects meet local and international regulatory standards; contribute to the design of sustainable materials and processes for global FMCG clients.

Technical Support: Provide hands-on support for production trials and troubleshooting; deliver technical expertise to sales and marketing teams; and work directly with customers to translate application needs into viable packaging solutions.

- Worked jointly with Tripack Films and the Flexible Packaging Business Unit, focusing on innovation and development across film manufacturing and conversion.
- Led Recyclable Packaging Projects for Nestle (Cerelac, Lactogen) and Unilever (Sunsilk sachets, Lux wrappers), converting over 500 MT of packaging structures annually into recyclable formats.
- Developed a high-barrier metallized PE film that replaced a 3-layer shampoo laminate with a 2-layer structure, achieving a 24% plastic reduction for P&G sachets.

- Collaborated with Tripack Films to successfully localize heat-resistant BOPP film as an alternative to PET film; initiated the development of super high-barrier MOPP film as an alternative to Alu foil.

- Initiated and executed successful commercial blister foil trials with Pharmedic Laboratories, Genetics Pharma, Stanley Pharma, and Obsons Pharma, developing customized PTP 20u hard-tempered foil structures compliant with pharma standards for the Business Unit Flexible Packaging.

- Localized Nestle Fruita Vitals Juice Sleeves worth a business potential of 50 million PKR per annum for flexible packaging unit.

- Utilized advanced testing techniques, including FTIR, SEM, and EDX, for material characterization, troubleshooting, and product innovation.

- Localized packaging of margarine, bubble gum, and yogurt lids for various FMCGs with an annual business worth over 90 million PKR.
- Developed 100% paper-based packaging inner bundling packaging for BAT Pakistan with an annual business worth of 100 million PKR.
- Developed downgauged packaging solutions as per customer requirements.
- Introduced alternate raw material suppliers, including polyurethane adhesives, hotmelts, and polyethylene resins.
- Hands-on expertise in packaging testing and analysis using OTR/WVTR analyzers, tensile tester, RDM heat sealer, COF tester, peel tester, and Gelbo flex.
- Ensured material compliance, vendor qualification, and participation in internal and external audits.

- Gained basic initial training across production, utilities, and process safety in a large-scale fertilizer manufacturing
environment.
- Prepared Monthly Plant downtime analysis, Raw material consumption, Production of all 3 sites.
- Participated in Catalyst changing Activity of absorber of Ammonia Plant at Sheikhupura Production Site