Abhijeet Desai
Manager-Planning-Procurement
Dombivli,Maharashtra
Summary
Reliable Production Manager offers expertise in lean manufacturing, quality control and continuous improvement. Communicative leader with 17+ years of comprehensive experience controlling and supervising production processes. In-depth knowledge of quality standards and safety regulations paired with familiarity of key production metrics.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Piramal Pharma Limited
Mumbai
04.2021 - 01.2023
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of materials throughout the production process.
- Created reports on productivity levels, cost analysis, and inventory status.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and address any issues or concerns.
- Developed performance metrics to track progress against established goals.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for supplies needed for the production process.
- Resolved conflicts among personnel within the department when necessary.
- Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Managed budgets related to purchasing materials or hiring additional personnel.
- Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
- Supported audit reviews and initiated corrective actions.
- Created SOPs and documented system, planning criteria and procedures.
- Orchestrated equipment set up, operation and break-down.
- Aided raw material planning and escalated supplier issues, preventing shortages.
Assistant Production manager
Hemmo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Limited
Navi Mumbai
12.2005 - 03.2021
Production Executive
OREX PHARMA PVT LTD (C/O GLENMARK PHARMA LIMITED.)
06.2003 - 08.2005
Production Chemist
SEKHSERIA CHEMICAL PVT LIMITED
02.2000 - 02.2002
Production Chemist
ORGAMINE CHEMICALS PVT LIMITED
05.1999 - 01.2000
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Mumbai Board
KalyanPost Graduation - Supply Chain Management
Welingkar Institute
MumbaiSkills
- Production Optimization
- Supply Chain Distribution
- Safety Management
- Staff Scheduling
- Project Management
- Production Planning
- Resource Allocation
- Root Cause Analysis
- Team Development
- Inventory Coordination
- Strong Leadership Abilities
- Cost Control
- Materials Management
- Compliance With GMPs
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Operations Management
- Raw Materials Handling
- Lean Manufacturing
- Technical Specifications
- Procurement Specialist
- Strategic Planning
- KPI Tracking
- Customer-Centric
Awards Certificates
Hemmo Pharma: Awarded 1stprize for “Best Change Control” in year 2009
Hemmo Pharma: Received “Operational Excellence Award” in recognition for the outstanding contribution in peptide field.
Hemmo Pharma: Received certificate as “Competent technical person” for bulk drug manufacturing by FDA Mumbai in year 2009
Piramal Pharma Limited: Kaizen certificate in recognition for outstanding kaizen “Automated waste transfer line at peptide facility to improve safety and reduce motion loss”.
Piramal Pharma Limited: Lean Six Sigma White belt Certified.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 08/16/71
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
Marathi, Hindi, English
References
- Parag Kurle, Senior Manager CIPLA, 9892913076
- Ashok Kadam, Assistant Manager R&D peptide FDC Ltd., 9324415650
Timeline
Production Manager
Piramal Pharma Limited
04.2021 - 01.2023
Assistant Production manager
Hemmo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Limited
12.2005 - 03.2021
Production Executive
OREX PHARMA PVT LTD (C/O GLENMARK PHARMA LIMITED.)
06.2003 - 08.2005
Production Chemist
SEKHSERIA CHEMICAL PVT LIMITED
02.2000 - 02.2002
Production Chemist
ORGAMINE CHEMICALS PVT LIMITED
05.1999 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Mumbai Board
Post Graduation - Supply Chain Management
Welingkar Institute
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