BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION LEADER
Highly accomplished professional offering 32+ years of extensive experience in leading, developing and implementing large scale chemicals Petro Chemicals ,environmental remediation and related litigation projects with a wide range of global exposure
Extensively worked on P & L Management and conceptualizing new project initiatives and Project implementation & Plant Operations, Maintenance/ Technical Services, Quality (QA/QC), having been involved in several executive roles such as Director, Vice President, Project Manager, Chemical & Petro Chemical Engineer and Environmental Consultant.
Skilled strategist who transforms strategic plans into workable solutions and benchmarks performance against key operational targets/goals. Proven success in managing large project teams for engineering projects.
Demonstrated success in driving Operational & Business excellence, Six Sigma initiatives, Lean management and high proficiency with financial management and facilitating new entrant MNC to set up green field operations in new country
Experienced in creating and refining processes in relation to water and air pollution control, waste disposal ,recycling and public health issues; Constantly monitored safety and environment impact and ensured compliance to EHS Policy
Recognized talent for facilitating effective communication at various ministries and Ministerial & IAS Secretarial levels
Deft in swiftly ramping up projects (entailing selection of equipment, installation & commissioning of plant equipment/ facilities, construction works and plant layout) as per specifications, as well as handling budgeting & costing.
Meticulously inculcated world class manufacturing practices to improve product quality and process improvements
Vast functional experience in all the aspects of Purchase such as Vendor Development (Strategic sourcing, Source Selection), Procurement (Supply Chain Management), and Logistics
Record of excellence in establishing manpower, supplier base, and developing components and establishing the procurement and supply chain processes for major corporations
GLOBAL EXPOSURE
Travelled to USA, UK, Japan and Singapore for technology transfers and JV discussions for Manufacturing alcohol based chemical (2006 - 2007)
Travelled to China and Egypt for exploring technology transfer and materialized the technology for MDF with the investment of INR 2500 Millions as against European Investment of 15000 Millions for the same size plants
Successfully signed technology agreement for critical equipment supply from abroad and balance part of the equipments were locally procured and commissioned
Travelled to Africa & Uganda for Biomass based plants
Travelled to Dubai for signing of contract valued at US $ 21 Mio (2003)
Travelled to Europe for exploring the business opportunities for company (2000/2001)
Travelled to Bahrain to troubleshoot issues in Shampoo manufacturing unit (1996)
Travelled to Singapore & Bangkok to explore the possibilities of Export of Chemicals from India (1994)
TECHNICAL ACUMEN
BaaN. Maximo, HRIS, EHS software
Adept at implementation of projects on project based software, namely PRIMAVERA & MS Project
LOGIC, FLOW CHARTS and Basics of Programming
DOS, WINDOWS-95, MS OFFICE-97, FOX PRO & Corel Draw
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Academics
PG Diploma in Management Studies (D.M.S.) Mumbai University, India (1986)
B. Chem Engg(XIV) Dept. of Chemical Technology - Mumbai University, India (1982)
Trainings Attended
Latest ERP software CRM -SIEBEL
Practical training on a large chemical complex manufacturing bulk chemicals, dyes intermediates Certification
Certification of Production & Inventory Management (CPIM) from APICS - U.S.A. (ERP- Consultancy & expertise course)
Publications
In Chemical Business, weekly article was published on Industrial Water Treatment
Seminar Presented
Production of Phenothiazines", a versatile drug