Kalyanasundaram Thirugnanasambandam Email & Phone Number

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

• Implemented cutting-edge technologies like PU Cementitious Screed, Antistatic Epoxy and PU Screed Flooring using Single Wall Carbon Nanotube technology, Hand Applied Polyurea Waterproofing, and Epoxy Tile Grouts, driving significant market adoption and profitability.• Collaborated closely within a multidisciplinary team to develop Construction Products such as Curing Compounds, Floor Hardeners, Concrete Sealing Compounds, Cementitious Underlayment, and Cementitious Tile Adhesives, Tile… Show more • Implemented cutting-edge technologies like PU Cementitious Screed, Antistatic Epoxy and PU Screed Flooring using Single Wall Carbon Nanotube technology, Hand Applied Polyurea Waterproofing, and Epoxy Tile Grouts, driving significant market adoption and profitability.• Collaborated closely within a multidisciplinary team to develop Construction Products such as Curing Compounds, Floor Hardeners, Concrete Sealing Compounds, Cementitious Underlayment, and Cementitious Tile Adhesives, Tile Grouts, Cementitious Polymer Waterproofing, Injection Grouting, Cement Mortar Additives ensuring alignment with customer needs and environmental regulations.• Maintained and expanded business relationships by actively engaging with Commercial, TSR, Manufacturing, and Regional Research Lab teams in Malaysia, addressing complex customer and internal challenges related to color development, formula optimization, and cost efficiency.• Played a pivotal role in troubleshooting technical issues, enhancing product quality, and providing innovative solutions during client engagements and online support sessions.• Utilized deep expertise in coatings chemistry to drive new product development and streamline production operations, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and regulatory requirements.• Conducted comprehensive project site visits to oversee the successful application of new products and systems, fostering customer satisfaction and project success.• Empowered Marketing and Sales teams with competitive insights, technical bulletins, product data sheets, and comprehensive training materials, facilitating enhanced product knowledge and market positioning. Show less

Chennai Area, India

I deployed my sharp business acumen in achieving Quality Assurance operational objectives by contributing information and analysis to strategic plans and reviews, implemented production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards. Significant Highlights during this stint were:Prepared an annual budget, scheduled expenditures, analysed variances and initiated corrective actionsDevised Quality Assurance plans by conducting hazard analyses, identified critical control… Show more I deployed my sharp business acumen in achieving Quality Assurance operational objectives by contributing information and analysis to strategic plans and reviews, implemented production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards. Significant Highlights during this stint were:Prepared an annual budget, scheduled expenditures, analysed variances and initiated corrective actionsDevised Quality Assurance plans by conducting hazard analyses, identified critical control points and suggested preventive measuresInvestigated and reported batch problems to Marketing Team which helped in improving quality of product during shelf life and preventing problems & costs associated with condition of batch Show less

Tamilnadu, Chennai

Significant Highlights during this stint were:Performed testing of all basic parameters of Epoxy, Polyurethane, Polyol and Electrostatic Dissipative ProductsAnalysed raw materials as required, drove application of Epoxy, Polyurethane, and Performance Coating as per the specificationsShared samples for long-term analysis like (Flexural Strength, Abrasion Resistance, Tensile Strength, Bond Strength) to Regional Technical Support Site- Malaysia in a stipulated time period

Chennai Area, India

Significant Highlights during this stint were:Conducted Testing of required properties in in-house Resin Samples, tested paint intermediates, approved production samples after colour matching against Internal Standards, RAL Series, IS & Customer Standards in Macbeth Colour-Eye SpectrophotometerChecked the product for Electrical Resistance [ER] in industrial thinners and auto paints, monitored first bulk batch results and coordinated with Process Excellence Dept. for setting-up the… Show more Significant Highlights during this stint were:Conducted Testing of required properties in in-house Resin Samples, tested paint intermediates, approved production samples after colour matching against Internal Standards, RAL Series, IS & Customer Standards in Macbeth Colour-Eye SpectrophotometerChecked the product for Electrical Resistance [ER] in industrial thinners and auto paints, monitored first bulk batch results and coordinated with Process Excellence Dept. for setting-up the specificationsMaintained documents for FBB, SBB & Third Bulk Batch results records. Prepared FBB Shade Panels and sent to HO for final shade approvalPrepared Monthly Reports of Dispatch Sample (SKU) Analysis, Intermediates Testing Results, BCT Report, ABC Analysis Report, Process Audit Report, and Stability Test Report. Posted QC Vouchers in SAP and monitored BCT (Batch Cycle Time) of every batchConducted Process Audits every month as well as implemented modern manufacturing practices like 5S, Kaizen and CANDOActed as Active Member in HSE (SHE) Pillar, ensured workplace safety in compliance with EHS statutory requirementsDec’09 – May’10Kansai Nerolac Paints Limited, ChennaiProduction Officer in Water Base, High Performance Coatings & Industrial Paints Significant Highlights during this stint were:Active involvement in testing of Industrial Paints, Decorative Paints, Alkyd Resins, Intermediates for Industrial Paints.Preparation of Test Reports for FG, Attending Site Customer Complaints Successfully optimized man and machine utilization to achieve pre-set production targetsManaged Quality Standards such as ISO 9001 & maintained related documents; identified quality failures and took steps to rectify the systemUtilized modern manufacturing techniques such as KAIZEN and 5S for process improvement & efficiency Show less

Puducherry Area, India

Overseeing the Production process of Epoxy HardenersEnsuring that production is cost effectiveEnsuring that products are produced in a timely manner and are produced within quality guidelinesForeseeing potential problems before they happenLiaising among different departmentsEnsuring health and safety guidelines are followedSupervising and motivating a team of workersCoordination and liaising with government departments as per requirement of the companyInventory… Show more Overseeing the Production process of Epoxy HardenersEnsuring that production is cost effectiveEnsuring that products are produced in a timely manner and are produced within quality guidelinesForeseeing potential problems before they happenLiaising among different departmentsEnsuring health and safety guidelines are followedSupervising and motivating a team of workersCoordination and liaising with government departments as per requirement of the companyInventory activitiesPlanning & coordinating of various shift activities Show less

Chennai Area, India

Active involvement in Paint Production (Water Base) and achieving the targets within time.Conceptualizing and implementing strict measures in operating procedures and equipment center lines to optimize resource utilization.Ensuring compliance quality standards such as ISO 9000 and maintaining related documents.Identifying areas of quality failures and taking steps to rectify the system.Coaching employees and counseling, appraising and reviving performance, ensuring optimum… Show more Active involvement in Paint Production (Water Base) and achieving the targets within time.Conceptualizing and implementing strict measures in operating procedures and equipment center lines to optimize resource utilization.Ensuring compliance quality standards such as ISO 9000 and maintaining related documents.Identifying areas of quality failures and taking steps to rectify the system.Coaching employees and counseling, appraising and reviving performance, ensuring optimum performancePlanning & coordinating the various shift activities.Ensuring work place safety & effectively communicating to all team members with regard to Safety, Health and Environment.Coordinating with Engineering / Maintenance department for development activities.Identifying & minimizing the factory level losses in various stages of production.Updating & Maintaining Quality & Production related documents.Enforcing control on the various stages of production by effectively coordinating with Stores, Quality Assurance and other production departments.Imparting required training and skill upgrades to other team members / subordinates Show less

Maharastra & Himachal Pradesh

Instrumental in overseeing the Contract Manufacturing Operation Units across Central & Western India.Analysis of packing materials, in-process material and finished goods as per the requirement. Routine inventory in CMO Units across the region.Coordinating with sources dept and arranging RM & PM for CMO units.Identifying reliable transporters and arranging dispatch the finished goods to the respective destinations as instructed.Instrumental in setting up of operations of the… Show more Instrumental in overseeing the Contract Manufacturing Operation Units across Central & Western India.Analysis of packing materials, in-process material and finished goods as per the requirement. Routine inventory in CMO Units across the region.Coordinating with sources dept and arranging RM & PM for CMO units.Identifying reliable transporters and arranging dispatch the finished goods to the respective destinations as instructed.Instrumental in setting up of operations of the newly commissioned plant in Himachal Pradesh. Deft in inspecting the machinery from various vendors and coordinating with them for installing the machinery in the new area.Approved manufactured Chemist (Endorsed by the management) by Himachal Pradesh Government Show less

Karaikal Area, India

Manufacturer of Para Nitro Phenol Raw material analysis in Caustic Soda Lye (NaOH), Sulphuric acid 98% (H2SO4), Paranitrochlorobenze & BenzenePerforming analysis in Effluent: - Chemical Oxygen Demand, Acidity, Alkalinity, Total Solids, Total Suspended Solids, and Total Dissolved Solids. Analysis In Process materialsFinal Product Analysis

Puducherry Area, India

Manufacturer of Industrial Alcohols Sufficient knowledge in Operation & Stabilization of 40TPD R. Spirit Distillation plant, Neutralized alcohol distillation plant, Fermentation plantOperation of E.T.P plant (Bio-gas plant, classifiers, aeration tanks,)Performing analysis in raw material (molasses) and required test in Ethyl AlcoholChecking Distillery Effluent analysis & Raw water analysis

Master'S Degree, Chemistry, First Class

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Chemistry, Second Class

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