Factory Manager - Donau Carbon India Pvt Ltd - Arseikare, Hassan Dist., Karnataka
(2025-06)
- Lead all plant operations (activated carbon manufacturing) ensuring production targets, quality benchmarks, and safety standards are consistently met.
- Oversee internal audits, regulatory inspections, and implementation of corrective actions (CAPA).
- Execute Lean Manufacturing principles to reduce waste and increase throughput.
- Drive budgeted production planning, new project management, and trial/validation operations.
- Manage team recruitment, training, cross-functional coordination, and dispatch operations.
- Maintain man-days safety execution and conduct regular EHS training programs.
Plant Head – Production & Quality - Kannapiran Polymers Ltd - Perundurai, Erode Dist., Tamil Nadu
(2024-12 - 2025-05)
- Led entire plant operations ensuring production targets, quality benchmarks, and safety standards.
- Oversaw internal audits, regulatory inspections, and corrective-action implementation.
- Executed Lean Manufacturing initiatives; championed cross-functional team development.
- Managed team training, recruitment, troubleshooting, and dispatch coordination.
Block In-Charge – Production - ITC In Division Ltd - Nanjangud, Karnataka
(2023-07 - 2024-04)
- Managed batch processes and shift operations in API intermediate production.
- Ensured documentation accuracy; coordinated validation/testing with QC department.
- Implemented ERP and safety protocols; handled stock audits, CAPA investigations, and pilot scale-up.
- Operated and supervised clean-room production lines.
Senior Executive – Production (Solvent Recovery) - Jubilant Pharmova Ltd - Nanjangud, Karnataka
(2015-03 - 2023-06)
- Operated distillation columns via SAP and HMI systems; managed glass-lined reactors and pressure swing adsorbents.
- Troubleshot technical issues, coordinated maintenance, and ensured ETP compliance.
- Led safety compliance audits; prepared JSA, HIRA, and FMEA documentation.
- Managed validation protocol preparation, CAPA implementation, QMS, and team training.
- Supervised solvent storage, hazardous material handling, and permit-to-work systems.
Production In-Charge - Core Carbons Pvt Ltd - Palladam, Tamil Nadu
(2011-02 - 2015-03)
- Directed activated carbon plant operations including steam kilns, WHRB, and RO plants.
- Executed shutdown/start-up activities, effluent treatment, and STP operations.
- Conducted quality analysis for activated carbon; managed lab reporting and water treatment plants.
- Planned and executed steam activation kiln operations; led new product development trials.
Junior Officer – Production - Arkema Peroxides India Ltd - Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu
(2010-02 - 2011-02)
- Handled hydrogen peroxide production involving exothermic reactions with strict safety norms.
- Maintained ISO/GMP documentation; supported internal and external audits.
- Oversaw hazardous waste treatment via copper separation processes; managed NANO product pilot scale-up.
Production Operator - Southern Petrochemical Corporation Ltd - Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu
(2008-05 - 2010-02)
- Managed emulsion plant operations including feed preparations and batch processing.
- Operated rotary dryers, sparkler filters, vacuum distillation systems, and DCS-controlled distillation columns.
- Ensured SOP adherence, maintained production logs, and managed clean-room operations.
Utility Operator - Chemplast Sanmar Ltd - Mettur Dam, Tamil Nadu
(2005-07 - 2008-05)
- Operated DM plants, chillers, cooling towers, and rotary compressors.
- Monitored ammonia/Freon refrigeration systems; ensured boiler efficiency (water tube and fire tube).
- Managed water treatment plant operations, air compressors, and air dryer bed operations.
