LINH DOAN HAI
HCMC
Summary
Proactive and results-driven Packaging Materials Specialist with technical expertise in beverage packaging, focusing on aluminum cans (2-piece body, ends, seaming process, defect root-cause analysis) and PET plastic bottles/closures. Demonstrated capability in direct supplier management (TBC, Crown), driving successful Cost Value Engineering (CVE) / lightweighting projects on commercial lines, and ensuring strict quality compliance across top FMCG leaders (Masan Consumer Holdings, Unilever). Adaptable and fast-learning skilled at executing plant trials and resolving high-speed line runnability issues.
Overview
2
2
Languages
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
R&D Packaging Executive – Beverage Category
MASAN CONSUMER HOLDINGS
HCMC
07.2025 - Current
- Lead and execute packaging trial runs across manufacturing sites for Beverage and Beer categories, collaborating with Suppliers, QA/QC and Operations to qualify aluminum cans (Standard & Sleek formats) and PET packaging end-to-end for commercial rollouts and line extensions.
- Partner directly with key aluminum can suppliers (TBC Ball, Crown) to conduct trials and qualify new can formats for NPDs at manufacturing sites and establish aligned specifications for cans, lids, and seaming to enforce strict quality control across Masan manufacturing sites.
- Collaborated with suppliers to lead trials for new packaging adaptations under EU PPWR regulations, facilitating compliance for future exporting projects.
- Conducted root-cause analysis on canning line defects (seam leakage, flange deformation) and partnered with suppliers to enhance material quality and optimise packaging line efficiency.
- Managed technical specifications, packaging BOMs, work instructions for new SKUs, and master data in ERP/SAP systems to ensure consistent operational standards.
Homecare R&D Formulation & Packaging Assistant
UNILEVER (VIETNAM)
HCMC
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Coordinated Main Plant Trials (MPT) for formulation and packaging rollouts, managing procurement, purchase requisitions, and trial sample distribution across cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of projects.
- Successfully reformulated Sunlight Kitchen Foam Spray to match regional consumer preferences while strictly maintaining target cleaning performance and regulatory compliance.
- Managed transit testing protocols for packaging components, overseeing logistics, quality re-evaluations, and stock clearance without project delays.
- Contributed to cost-reduction initiatives (Vim Bleach Saving Project) while streamlining master data management for packaging components, enhancing overall project efficiency.
Teaching Assistant
BRITISH COUNCIL (VIETNAM)
HCMC
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Facilitated academic communication in 5 interactive classes, enhancing student engagement and ensuring effective lesson delivery.
- Implemented classroom management strategies that increased student focus and participation, fostering a positive learning environment.
Education
Bachelor - Chemistry
VNU-HCM INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Vietnam01-2024
Skills
- Technical Core: Aluminum Beverage Cans (2-Piece Cans, Ends, Seaming Process, Double-Seam Inspection), PET Bottles & Closures (CSD, n-CSD, Hotfill, Aseptic)
- Professional Skills: Supplier Quality Management, Cross-functional Collaboration, Line Troubleshooting, Fast Adaptability, Continuous Learning, AutoCad, Solidworks
LANGUAGES
Vietnamese
First Language
English (IELTS 7.0 - JAN 2020)
Advanced
C1
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
linkedin.com/in/lamlinhdoan
Websites, Portfolios, Profiles
linkedin.com/in/lamlinhdoan
PUBLICATIONS
Co-Author: "A review on the significant interactions between ultrafine gas bubbles and biological systems", Langmuir (ACS journal). DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c03223
Timeline
R&D Packaging Executive – Beverage Category
MASAN CONSUMER HOLDINGS
07.2025 - Current
Homecare R&D Formulation & Packaging Assistant
UNILEVER (VIETNAM)
07.2024 - 01.2025
Teaching Assistant
BRITISH COUNCIL (VIETNAM)
05.2022 - 06.2023
Bachelor - Chemistry
VNU-HCM INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY