Manoj Mahajan

Chemical Engineer with over 20 years of extensive experience in the chemical industry, specializing in production management and operational excellence. Currently serving as Assistant Manager at Eternis Fine Chemicals Ltd., with experience in production processes, production planning, quality assurance, plant safety, manpower handling, and coordination across Sales, Dispatch, Maintenance, ETP, QC, and R&D functions. Experienced in handling fine chemical products including OTBCHA, PTBCHA, Stryall Acetate, Coumarin, Benzyl Salicate, and Cyclamen Aldehyde, with hands-on exposure to Aldol Condensation, Acetylation, Esterification, Hydrogenation, Distillation, Filtration, and Crystallisation processes.

Strong exposure to PSM elements including Safety Observation, Near Miss Reporting, Incident Investigation, HAZOP, and PSSR. Experienced in SAP production process order entry, Production MIS reporting, monthly production planning, and continuous improvement through 5S and Kaizen.

Assistant Manager - Eternis Fine Chemicals Ltd.

(2008-11 - 2026-07)

• Managed day-to-day chemical production activities and production planning with focus on achieving required yield, product quality, and effective utilization of manpower, machines, and materials.
• Handled fine chemical products including OTBCHA, PTBCHA, Stryall Acetate, Coumarin, Benzyl Salicate, and Cyclamen Aldehyde across production operations.
• Worked with Aldol Condensation, Acetylation, Esterification, and Hydrogenation reactions, along with Distillation, Hydrogenation, Filtration, and Crystallisation processes.
• Applied Process Safety Management (PSM) elements including Safety Observation, Near Miss Reporting, Incident Investigation, HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Study), and PSSR (Pre-startup Safety Review).
• Coordinated with Sales and Dispatch teams to support production and dispatch requirements and maintain alignment across operational activities.
• Coordinated with the Maintenance Department and ETP to support smooth plant operations and address operational requirements.
• Coordinated with QC and R&D teams regarding product quality and production-related requirements.
• Performed daily production process order entry in SAP and prepared Production MIS reports to support production monitoring and operational reporting.
• Drove continuous improvement activities in the plant using 5S and Kaizen practices and supported ongoing operational excellence initiatives.
• Ensured plant safety through regular assessment and application of safety systems and supported monthly production planning activities.

Production Engineer - Atlas Fine Chemicals Ltd.

(2007-11 - 2008-11)

• Maintained production lines and supported day-to-day production activities to facilitate smooth operational continuity.
• Supported quality control processes as part of routine production operations and maintained focus on product quality requirements.
• Handled manpower management activities to support effective deployment of personnel across production operations.
• Monitored production activities and addressed operational requirements arising during day-to-day plant operations.
• Supported smooth execution of production activities through coordination of manpower, production lines, and quality control requirements.

Production Engineer - Sabero Org Guj Ltd.

(2005-03 - 2007-11)

• Managed and supervised production processes with focus on maintaining product quality and operational efficiency.
• Participated in day-to-day production operations and supported the execution of routine manufacturing activities.
• Assisted in resolving production-related issues encountered during daily operations to support continuity of production activities.
• Monitored production processes and supported operational requirements related to product quality and efficiency.
• Worked within production operations to support consistent execution of manufacturing activities and resolution of operational issues.

B.Tech/B.E. - Bachelor of Technology / Engineering - Shivaji University (2004)