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Pune, Maharashtra, India

Purandhar, Maharashtra, India

• Planning and Management of workforce (30 employees and 50 casuals) concerning safety, training, and people development whilst working with Human Resources, Legal and/or Corporate offices, as required• Recruiting of 80+ working employees (25 technical, 5 non-technical, and 50 regular) for different departments (QA, QC, Microbiology, Production, Cleaning, Security)• Accountable for Safety, Quality, Customer service, Productivity, Cost and People related KPIs at the strategic, multi-category, vertically integrated site.• Responsible for export of Finished goods and Components, Operational Excellence, Supply planning, Capacity optimization, Inventory management and Capital expenditure.• Planning, organizing & managing resources for end-to-end production to achieve daily/monthly targets, preparing & executing production schedules based on sales requirements and plant capacity. 30% average increase in productivity and batch production via reconfigured planning.• Accountable for Area, Equipment and Process validation on quarterly basis.• Effective compliance of all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in line with company QMS.• Successfully achieved certifications and licenses under GMP, CGMP, AYUSH STANDARD MARK, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 22000:2018, ISO 45001:2018, HALAL, HACCP & FSSAI accreditations.• Close liaison with the Purchase Department improving supplier relationships and quality management.• Manage manufacturing cost structures by developing and maintaining operational expenses within budget and investigating cost-reduction measures, Improving plant OEE. Striving for continuous improvement in manufacturing processes to ensure efficiencies and eliminate waste, and implementing such plans through people, processes, procedures, and equipment.  20- 25% reduction in manufacturing costs.• Preparing & executing preventive/breakdown maintenance schedule & improve machine availability rate in close collaboration with maintenance manager.

Purandhar, Maharashtra, India

Successfully led the project management of a new 40,000 sq ft Contract Manufacturing Company (CMC).Completed the project within an ambitious 18-month timeframe, showcasing effective time management, results under pressure and leadership.Having strategic mind-set, led discussions with various vendors, consultants and internal cross-functional teams (manufacturing, regulatory, quality, projects-civil, mechanical, electrical and engineering).Review and optimization of process flow diagram, P&I diagram, HVAC/area/AHU/utility/equipment layout, 2D & 3D drawings.Proficiently facilitated stakeholder meetings, including regular steering committees with internal and customer teams, ensuring effective communication on project progress, issues, and risks, and actively contributing to their resolution. Expertly managed stakeholder expectations, aligning with contractual terms to uphold overall project deliverables.Effectively managed customer projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with objectives, deadlines, and budgets. Collaboration with key stakeholders to support service strategy at the lowest cost & drive the development of new service products.Taking care of Productivity related to material, equipment, methods, Cost & People related KPIs at strategic, multi-category integrated site.Successfully procured and managed the installation of 80+ manufacturing equipment and over 100 lab instruments for seven in-house laboratories, ensuring compliance with FAT and quality standards including DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ & Validation runs.Demonstrated financial acumen by taking care of complete P&L accountability and managing budgets totalling INR 90000000, achieving 12% cost savings against purchases.Recruited 80+ employees for different departments of stores, production & testing.Created database of all inventories, customer needs & designs for packaging of 3000+ products for 500+ global clients.

Pune Division, Maharashtra, India

Business development and onboarded 100+ doctors. - Reviewed and negotiated business agreements, including multi-channel distribution of products.- Accountable and managed budgets of about INR 1-2 crores, maintained records and report generation.- Direct Interaction with team of 15-20 people to track business goals, modify actions for results.- Facilitated meetings and appointments with the community and hospital-based healthcare staff and doctors.- Demonstrated and presented products from a manufacturing aspect and coordinated results with the doctors.