ASHISH MARU CHOUDHARY

Current Overview :- Working with Bajaj Health care from Dec -2025 and heading a plant operation -Total plant capacity is 500 KL with Annual turnover 700Cr+ .Total on roll staff is approx. 700 with other approx. 1000 man movement .

Here the main product is Choline and Vitamin derivatives along with Theobromine , Sitagliptin , Linagliptin , Trazadone , Chloro Hexidine base solution ,Defrasirox , Mag L Threonate , Noscopaine , Papaverine , Calcium Dobisilate , Cenobamate , Ticagrelor and many others.

Along with Bajaj Savli site associated with government subsidiary for Alkaloid extraction from Opium (Poppy straw & Opium Gum ) where we generate Morphine, Noscapine, Papaverine , Thebaine & codeine .

Full ownership of API plant operations covering Production, Engineering, Utilities, EHS, QA/QC coordination, SCM, and Maintenance.

• Defining manufacturing strategy aligned with business growth, regulatory requirements, and customer commitments.
• Driving plant KPIs across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People.
• Leading capacity expansion, debottlenecking, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Ensuring audit readiness for global regulatory and customer inspections.
• Building next-line leadership and strengthening performance culture.
• Implemented process improvements, enhancing production efficiency and reducing downtime.
• Directed daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety standards and production timelines.
• Oversaw budget management, optimizing resource allocation to maximize profitability.
• Led cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and driving project completion on schedule.
• Developed training programs for staff, improving workforce competency and performance consistency.
• Analyzed production metrics, identifying trends and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Established quality control protocols, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards.
• Negotiated contracts with suppliers, securing favorable terms that contributed to operational savings.
• Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
• Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
• Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
• Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
• Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
• Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
• Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
• Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
• Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
• Established comprehensive employee training programs to develop skills, improve productivity, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
• Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
• Directed comprehensive sales efforts to exceed revenue targets consistently while maintaining customer satisfaction levels.
• Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity.
• Drove the successful execution of numerous large-scale events/promotions while closely managing costs/budgetary constraints associated with event planning/management activities.
• Boosted employee retention by developing comprehensive benefits package and fostering positive work environment.
• Oversaw successful launch of new product lines, coordinating between departments to ensure unified approach and timely delivery.

• Led strategic, operations-focused projects across 12 API manufacturing sites.
• Supported commercial scale-up, validation, and DMF submissions for regulated markets.
• Delivered multiple capacity enhancement and operational excellence programs.
• Acted as corporate interface between R&D, QA, Regulatory, Engineering, and Manufacturing.
• Led cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and streamline processes.
• Coordinated with regulatory bodies to ensure adherence to industry standards and quality requirements.

• Led technology transfer, scale-up, and validation for multiple API products.
• Delivered cost reduction through solvent recovery, yield improvement, and cycle time reduction.
• Supported regulatory filings and audit preparedness.