Profile summary @ Cepheid My role as a Production Manager to set up the new process for the molecular diagnostic based products . My objective is to deliver finished product as per specified quality standards, on time, with continuous improvement in efficiency• Managing the team of 6 supervisor and 100+ operators• Managing effective sustainment of DBS Fundamental tools across the site ex 5S, Kaizen, visual & Daily management, Problem solving process, Value stream mapping, Standard work• Leading MES/SAP software implementation at site • Working with cross functional and cross country team to implement best practices at Cepheid Bangalore India Site• Production & material planning against the forecast • Review and preparation of site specific documents ex SOP/WI/technical file. • Compliance with regulatory and statutory compliances ex ISO 13485, Factory act

Summary at avantor : my role is to execute the production plan with the tag line of “safety and quality first production must” by leading and managing a team of supervisors/operators . I achieve the production plan by making final decisions on equipment production schedules, production order scheduling and allocation of resources in a 24x7 operation with the objective being to deliver finished product to specified quality standards, on time, with continuous improvement in efficiency.• Day to day meeting with team to execute the manufacturing plan• Process optimization and process validation • Implementation of LEAN manufacturing, 5S• Development of the process for new product line• Ensure the implementation of safety as per SOP • Monitor the performance and progress of staff• Planning of production and inventory control• Ensure good manufacturing practices • Work with cross functional team• Resource utilization and team management • Ensure compliance with organizational processes as well as regulatory requirements.• Communicate with all departments, and plan future capacity requirements• Represent manufacturing department for any internal/external audits or visit. • Participate in the development of specifications for products or substitute materials. • Ensure compliance with organizational processes as well as regulatory requirements ISO13485, 9001,14001, WHO cGMP• Development of new product like Hepatitis B, Syphilis, HIV, Dengue Ag/Ab detection/hCG detection rapid card test • Responsible for the production planning of Biochemistry, Hematology, ELISA, Rapid Card test • Approved chemist from FDA Dehradun.