Safety leader with a proven record at UMICORE AUTOCAT INDIA PVT LTD, achieving a 30% reduction in incident recurrence through enhanced compliance measures. Expertise in risk assessment and training development drives employee engagement and effective safety management strategies. Committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement in safety practices.
Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures aligned with OSHA and ISO 45001 standards.
Led over 06 mock drills & 20+ safety audits, identifying hazards and implementing effective control measures.
Conducted root cause analysis for incidents, reducing repeat occurrences by 30%.
Led for implementation of the PSA, PRA and PHA across the operations, functional departments.
Organised 50+ safety training programs and awareness campaigns, enhancing compliance and employee engagement.
Coordinated emergency preparedness drills, improving response time by 25%.
Maintained compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, ensuring zero penalties.
Understanding of process safety principles, including hazard identification, risk assessment, process safety management (PSM), and the ability to implement safety measures to prevent accidents and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Assistant Manager, Safety
UMICORE AUTOCAT INDIA PVT LTD
07.2020 - 07.2025
Trained 50+ personnel on SOPs, hazard identification, and process safety protocols.
Assisted in developing risk assessment frameworks for high-hazard operations.
Monitored and inspected PPE usage and fire safety systems, ensuring 100% operational readiness.
Supported management during internal and external audits, achieving successful compliance ratings.
Prepared and submitted safety performance reports to regulatory authorities.
Production Supervisor
UMICORE AUTOCAT INDIA PVT LTD
05.2015 - 07.2020
Directed shift operations for the startup of the initial phase of production, including washcoat and coating.
Achieved 18% productivity improvement and 14% waste reduction by implementing lean methods and optimising material flow.
Ensured compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and customer-specific quality requirements.
Integrated SAP PP with MES for real-time monitoring of batch performance and KPI tracking.
A mindset of continuous learning and adaptability to keep pace with advancements in technology, industry trends, and regulatory changes, and to acquire new skills as needed to excel in my role.
Production Engineer
AVH PVT LTD,(JINDAL GROUP)
Halkarni
07.2013 - 05.2015
Operated and monitored coal tar distillation columns for fractional separation of by-products, including Naphthalene, Heavy Pitch, Creosote Oil-Light and heavy Oil.
Managed process parameters such as temperature, vacuum, and reflux ratio through DCS for maximum yield and quality.
Supervised product recovery, storage, and transfer of coal tar byproducts, ensuring compliance with specifications and batch traceability.
Coordinated with the quality lab for real-time testing and adjustments during naphthalene purification and pitch conditioning.
Ensured proper handling, sampling, and loading of Creosote and Pitch, in compliance with safety and MSDS guidelines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Furguson Collage Pune
Pune
06-2025
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Mumbai University
07-2013
High School Diploma -
MSBTE, Mumbai
Satara
06-2010
SSC - SSC
SSC
Satara
06-2007
Skills
Decision-making and risk management
Safety management
Risk assessment
Incident investigation
Training development
Compliance monitoring
Process optimization
Cost control
Verbal and written communication
Operations management
Data analysis
Employee engagement
Team building expertise
EHS compliance and safety
Emergency preparedness strategies
Team leadership and training
Certification
Certified First Aid & CPR trainer
ISO 45001:2018 Internal Auditor
Accomplishments
Recognised with the 'Best Safety Performer' award in 2021
Unit Manager (Assembly + Purchase +Planning ) – PHE Factory + Sourcing Manager for satara site at Alfa Laval India LimitedUnit Manager (Assembly + Purchase +Planning ) – PHE Factory + Sourcing Manager for satara site at Alfa Laval India Limited