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Managed end-to-end production of personal care products, including shampoos, mouthwash, creams, ointments, and face washes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and customer requirements.Collaborated with R&D and quality assurance teams to develop and launch new personal care products, ensuring smooth transitions from prototype to full-scale production.Implemented Lean Manufacturing techniques to optimize production workflows, reducing waste and improving overall equipment eRiciency (OEE).Conducted regular audits of production processes to ensure compliance with safety protocols, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.Played a key role in staR development by leading on-the-job training programs to upskill team members and ensure adherence to SOPs and cGMP guidelines.Drove eRorts to reduce production costs by identifying and implementing cost-saving initiatives, leading to a 10% reduction in raw material waste.

Oversaw the establishment of a new OSD (Oral Solid Dosage) department, ensuring seamless integration of newly commissioned machines and production lines.Conducted equipment qualification (IQ/OQ) for the newly installed machinery, ensuring operational eRiciency and regulatory compliance.Developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to streamline manufacturing processes, ensuring adherence to cGMP standards.Acted as the Protocol Manager, liaising with Local Drug Authority, government departments, and foreign dignitaries to ensure regulatory approvals for new product launches.Delivered comprehensive training to OSD staff, improving their technical expertise and ensuring readiness for full-scale production of FLTS batches.Led continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational eRiciency, resulting in reduced downtime and improved product quality.

Led a team of professionals in conducting detailed audits, gap analyses, and risk assessments of multiple production plants, ensuring compliance with EHS standards and regulatory requirements.Spearheaded EHS improvements across various client projects, including conducting safety audits, developing CAPAs, and implementing corrective measures to address non-conformance issues.Played a key role in driving operational excellence (OE) initiatives across the production floor, identifying opportunities to reduce waste and improve safety through continuous improvement projects.Collaborated with key stakeholders to streamline the PHA (Process Hazard Analysis) process, reducing safety risks and improving overall compliance with industry standards.Designed and implemented training programs to enhance the safety culture within the manufacturing team, ensuring compliance with EHS policies and improving safety KPIs.Successfully led EHS initiatives at high-profile client sites, including Fauji Fertilizers and City Pharma, improving overall safety and regulatory compliance.

Led OSD manufacturing, liquids, creams, and packaging operations, ensuring compliance with cGMP and regional guidelines while meeting commercial production targets.Achieved a 97% adherence rate to weekly and monthly production plans, ensuring seamless coordination between manufacturing and supply chain teams.Led the Oral Manufacturing operations, overseeing material receiving, dispensing, massing, blending, intermediate storage, suspension filling, tableting, and blistering processes.Ensured audit readiness by embedding a culture of real-time documentation, aligning with ERP systems for immediate updates and compliance tracking.Implemented a preventive maintenance and calibration program, ensuring maximum machine uptime and reducing equipment-related downtime by 15%.Successfully optimized the batch size for Epival CR from 90 kg to 400 kg, resulting in continuous market availability and increased customer satisfaction.Coordinated with validation teams to ensure timely execution of validation activities, maintaining strict adherence to cGMP and regulatory guidelines.Supported new product launches by collaborating with R&D and TPM teams, playing a pivotal role in the successful introduction of new pharmaceutical products.Spearheaded safety initiatives, including Lockout Tagout (LOTO) programs and PPE enforcement, reducing workplace incidents and improving overall safety compliance.Mentored and trained production staff on new SOPs, ensuring consistent quality output and enhancing workforce capabilities.