Abhishek Kurian
Ankleshwar
Summary
Dynamic Senior Executive Engineer with a proven track record at Asian Paints, specializing in Lean improvement and OEE tracking. Expert in capital expenditure management and vendor development, achieving significant cost savings and enhanced equipment reliability. Adept at project management and fostering stakeholder collaboration to drive operational excellence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Executive Engineer
Asian Paints
Ankleshwar
05.2023 - Current
- Managed end-to-end operations as a Block Engineer for solvent-based, water-based, and industrial paint production blocks, driving productivity and process reliability.
- Led shift leads and technicians in deploying Lean improvement initiatives to eliminate minor stoppages and repetitive issues, achieving a 12% reduction in machine downtime in packing operations.
- Optimized equipment reliability through root cause analysis and preventive maintenance, achieving 58% availability.
- Designed and deployed an OEE tracking model for packing machines, enhancing visibility into machine-wise performance metrics.
- Analyzed machine performance KPIs and implemented data-driven improvements, resulting in increased OEE on focused machines.
- Led the installation and commissioning of 19 high-speed packing lines, Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR), for FG and PM palletization.
- Planning and implementation of predictive maintenance initiatives, i.e. CLRI is decreasing unplanned breakdowns by 10%, increasing uptime, and availability.
- Ensuring safety compliance through statutory testing, PTW systems, HIRA preparation, and LOTOTO procedures.
- Identifying and planning classroom training and OJT on troubleshooting techniques.
- Delivered 7% cost savings through refurbishment and repair initiatives, reducing dependency on new spare parts.
- Managed and executed multiple CAPEX projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget constraints.
- Improved supply responsiveness and procurement efficiency through vendor development, resulting in shorter lead times, and reduced costs.
- Directed AMC and ARC execution across key assets, enhancing maintenance responsiveness, and performance.
Senior Executive Engineer
Emami Limited
Silvassa
04.2019 - 05.2023
- Supervised maintenance tasks and implemented prioritization methods, improving response time and accelerating issue resolution.
- Coordinated with stakeholders to ensure alignment of maintenance activities with production schedules.
- Managed the inventory of critical spares, resulting in a reduction in inventory costs through strategic planning.
- Implemented a quarterly physical-to-SAP stock check process, strengthening inventory accuracy and audit readiness.
- Developed and enforced a new set of safety protocols, which led to a two-year zero-incident streak.
- Managed vendor and contractor relationships, negotiating service agreements for optimal cost and performance.
- Implemented TPM and lean maintenance principles, increasing equipment reliability and performance.
- Optimized spare parts management, reducing inventory costs while maintaining operational readiness.
- Managed HVAC, fluid bed extractors, and utility equipment maintenance records, ensuring regulatory compliance.
Engineering Officer
Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd
Guwahati
09.2017 - 12.2018
- Implemented BMS and EMS system integration, improving HVAC performance and monitoring.
- Conducted data validation and system testing, improving maintenance accuracy and reporting.
- Conducted HVAC requalification activities as per the US FDA regulatory standards.
- Planning and execution of a preventive maintenance schedule.
- Created qualification documentation (DQ, IQ, OQ) for HVAC equipment.
- HVAC Installation and Commissioning of 35 AHUs and configured them with EMS and BMS as per the USFDA 21CFR.
- Installation and commissioning of the IMA Pg high-speed packing line.
Trainee Engineer
Wockhardt Ltd
Daman
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Assisted in HVAC system operations, validation, and preventive maintenance.
- Executed preventive maintenance, minimizing unplanned breakdowns, and production disruptions.
- Installation and commissioning of HVAC systems.
- Assisted in water system operations.
- Managed the upkeep of GMP documents, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and compliance during internal and external audits.
Education
B.Tech/B.E. - Manufacturing Engineering
CIPET, Ahmedabad, Gujarat Technological University
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India06-2016
High School Diploma -
VB Polytechnic, Gujarat Technological University
Navsari, Gujarat06-2013
Skills
- Statutory compliance
- Vendor development
- Capital expenditure management
- Budget management
- MIS preparation
- TPM implementation
- Computerized maintenance management systems
- Validation activities
- SAP PM and MM module
- OEE tracking
- Lean improvement
- Process optimization
- Project management
Certification
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Gujarati
- Malayalam
Total Work Experience
9 Years 4 Months
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Malayalam
Elementary (A2)
A2
Gujarati
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Accomplishments
Won Gold, Silver and Bronze awards IN QCFI for presenting Efficiency improvement Kaizens.
Timeline
Senior Executive Engineer
Asian Paints
05.2023 - Current
Senior Executive Engineer
Emami Limited
04.2019 - 05.2023
Engineering Officer
Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd
09.2017 - 12.2018
Trainee Engineer
Wockhardt Ltd
08.2016 - 08.2017
B.Tech/B.E. - Manufacturing Engineering
CIPET, Ahmedabad, Gujarat Technological University
High School Diploma -
VB Polytechnic, Gujarat Technological University