Technical Head - Green Leaf Pigments Pvt. Ltd. - Jhagadia, Gujarat
(2025-04)
- Lead Technical Services, Production, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), Regulatory Affairs, and Product Development for a 1,200 MTPA Pigment Green 7 manufacturing facility.
- Successfully developed and commercialized Pigment Green 7, from laboratory development to plant scale-up and market launch.
- Obtained product approvals from major domestic customers and multinational companies through technical evaluations and application support.
- Provide technical support, application guidance, and troubleshooting to customers across multiple industries.
- Prepare and maintain TDS, MSDS, SDS, COA, and regulatory documentation in compliance with customer and international requirements.
- Drive continuous process improvement, production optimization, and quality enhancement initiatives.
- Collaborate with Production, R&D, QC, and Commercial teams to improve customer satisfaction and accelerate product commercialization.
- Report directly to the Directors on technical strategy, operational performance, and business growth initiatives.
Technical Head - Dhanveen Pigments Pvt. Ltd - Panoli, Gujarat
(2024-07 - 2025-04)
- Led Technical Services, QA, QC, Production Support, and Regulatory Compliance for a 7,200 MTPA Pigment Green 7 manufacturing plant.
- Managed customer complaint investigations using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implemented effective Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
- Provided technical sales support, application development, and customer-specific product solutions.
- Prepared technical documentation including MSDS, TDS, SDS, and compliance declarations.
- Successfully completed EcoVadis sustainability assessments and ensured compliance with customer sustainability requirements.
- Supported manufacturing troubleshooting, quality improvements, and customer technical audits.
Technical Director - Prasad International - Vadodara, Gujarat
(2023-06 - 2024-06)
- Directed Technical, Production, Quality, Maintenance, Utility, and Regulatory functions across Alpha Blue, Beta Blue, Flush Pigments, and Masterbatch divisions.
- Led customer technical support, complaint resolution, product evaluations, and regulatory compliance activities.
- Developed technical documentation, product specifications, and application support materials for domestic and export markets.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and customer satisfaction.
- Supported technical marketing initiatives through customer presentations and technical product demonstrations.
General Manager - Roha Dyechem Pvt. Ltd. - Mumbai-Dahej
(2015-09 - 2023-05)
Career Progression: Senior Manager (2015–2018), Assistant General Manager (2018–2021), General Manager (2021–2023)
- Led Technical Services, Product Development, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, and Global Technical Support across 12 manufacturing locations.
- Managed a portfolio of 100+ pigment, pearlescent, and solvent dye products.
- Successfully planned and commercialized CPC Blue Crude, Alpha Blue, Beta Blue, Green 7, and Azo Pigments.
- Led technology transfer, plant commissioning, manufacturing optimization, and new product commercialization projects.
- Conducted technical customer visits, product approvals, troubleshooting, and application development.
- Developed application guides, technical brochures, product catalogs, and marketing literature supporting global sales.
- Coordinated customer audits, supplier evaluations, and factory inspections across India and China.
- Managed regulatory compliance for REACH (EU & UK) and coordinated international testing with Intertek, SGS, and Galab Laboratories (Germany).
- Led a multidisciplinary team of 14+ chemists and 4 managers, driving technical excellence and continuous improvement.
- Worked closely with Sales and Commercial teams to convert technical opportunities into business growth.
QA/QC Manager - Asahi Songwon Colours Ltd. - Vadodara, Gujarat
(2005-05 - 2015-08)
- Managed Quality Assurance and Quality Control operations for pigment manufacturing.
- Led a team of 12 chemists responsible for laboratory testing, quality assurance, and product approvals.
- Successfully executed technology transfer projects with DIC Japan for CPC Blue Crude, Alpha Blue, and Beta Blue production.
- Established quality systems and ensured compliance with global customer specifications.
- Coordinated vendor management, equipment calibration, inventory control, and laboratory operations.
- Prepared quality documentation supporting exports and regulatory compliance.
- Managed environmental compliance reporting to GPCB and MoEF.
Senior Chemist – Quality Control - Heubach Colour Pvt. Ltd. - Ankleshwar, Gujarat
(1998-06 - 2005-05)
- Performed quality testing and analytical evaluation of pigments used in paints, inks, plastics, and finished products.
- Coordinated pre-shipment quality approvals for international customers.
- Supported product quality improvements and customer-specific technical requirements.
QC-Chemist - Euphoric Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. - Ankleshwar, Gujarat
(1996-09 - 1998-05)
- Performed analytical testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished pharmaceutical products as per IP, BP, and USP standards.
- Operated advanced analytical instruments including HPLC, UV-Visible Spectrophotometer, and Karl Fischer Titrator.
- Maintained laboratory documentation in accordance with GMP requirements.
