MHRA
CHANDAN SHARMA
PHARMACIST
#142 PHASE-3
BADDI HIMACHAL PRADESH
Summary
Organized and dependable Pharma professional successful at managing priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Technical expertise in Pharma manufacturing and packing. Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and technical expert for technical troubleshooting.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Production Manager
Abbott
Baddi
06.2022 - Current
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
- Wrote and conducted formal performance reviews for production personnel.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
- Studied department operations to assist with development of new or improved methods of tooling and production processes.
- Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
- Collaborated with technical and administrative teams to develop and implement successful corrective plans.
- Utilized data analysis tools to identify and resolve production issues.
- Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
Head of Production
Cipla Limited
Baddi
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Established manufacturing and packing operation of Cipla Unit-2.
- Qualification of the machine and area prior to execution of manufacturing activity.
- Site transfer of the product to new facility.
- Manufacturing of engineering and Validation batches in new facility.
- Filing of the new product with regulatory affairs to the subjected market.
- Preparation and evaluation of Gap assessment.
- Review of the documents and related data for feasibility of manufacturing for specific products.
- Plan and execute production plan as per plan received from planning.
- Maintenance and timely preventive maintenance of machines for regular manufacturing.
- Approval of instructions relating to manufacturing and SOP as per requirements.
- Preparation and review of all production documents before they are presented to quality.
- Tracking of key performance indicators for manufacturing.
- Conduct and impart training as per schedule and changes or implementation of new SOP/ Module.
- Team member of Investigation, Root Cause analysis, Risk Assessment and impact analysis of Non conformance.
- Handling of deviation and CAPA.
- Review and evaluation of Change request.
- Compliance of Quality Management System w.r.t. cGMP and GDP.
- Review and verification of compliance from written procedure.
- Preparation and review of Qualification documents.
- Pellet unit-2 project setup and startup.
Assistant Production Manager
Cipla Ltd
Baddi
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Preparation and upload of Bill of Materials.
- Preparation and approval of Batch manufacturing record.
- Change control approval and impact assessment related to product and equipments.
- Implementation of SCADA and EDLMS.
- Implementation of EBMR project.
- Installation and Qualification of Wurster coater Dryer.
- Preparation and execution of manufacturing plan.
- Preparation and approval of APQR.
- Updation of Site master file.
- Investigate and implement appropriate CAPA for the non conformance.
- Investigation of market complaints.
Management Staff Member
Cipla Ltd
Baddi
01.2011 - 12.2016
- Machine operation and Product manufacturing as per the defined procedure and SOP.
- Compliance of the SOP and Manufacturing related documents.
- Planning of granulation lines and manpower allocation.
- Monitoring and evaluation of product related problems.
- Monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Indent and inventory management for critical spares.
- Preparation of SOP and Batch manufacturing record as per requirement.
- Quality management system and carry out investigation as per requirement.
- Validation of the products as per requirement or schedule.
- Qualification of the equipments.
- Requisition and retrieval of the documents related to manufacturing.
Business Development Executive
USV Limited
Chandigarh
09.2009 - 12.2010
- Implemented creative sales training techniques for new and existing staff to increase revenue and overall success
- Escalation of market related complaints.
- Prepare monthly consolidated report.
- Conduct meetings and seminar for clients/ doctors.
- Communicated directly with customers and partners to build strong business networks and relationships
Work History
- Site Transfer and validation of the batches in new Facility.
- Technical evaluation of products for continuous improvement.
- Implementation of SCADA system.
- Installation and Qualification of the Cipla Unit-2 Facility.
- Implementation of EBMR.
- Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
- Technical Expert Certification.
- Operation excellence awards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Senior Secondary (Plus 2)
Himachal Pradesh 04.2004 - 03.2005
GED -
Punjab Technical University
Punjab 05.2005 - 04.2009
GED -
Anovous
Chandigarh 08.2009 - 08.2010
Skills
Machine operation and Troubleshooting
Production Planning
QMS
SAP
SCADA
Six Sigma Project
Minitab
Technical Expert
Six Sigma Green Belt
Manufacturing management
Production optimization
Continuous improvements
Root Cause Analysis
Operations management
Production line management
Cause and effect analysis
Certification
Watching and playing cricket
Interests
WHO
INVIMA
SPIMACO
CDSCO
TGA
AQR
ANSM
Software
WCD GlattPam,Anish
Fluid Bed Equipment
Planetary Mixer
Spherodizer
Lutz pump
Extruder
Coater
Vacuum Dryer
Industrial Washer and Extractor
Strip and blister packing machine
RMG
Compression Machine
Bulk Packaging
Timeline
Production Manager
Abbott
06.2022 - Current
Head of Production
Cipla Limited
01.2020 - 05.2022
Assistant Production Manager
Cipla Ltd
01.2017 - 12.2020
Management Staff Member
Cipla Ltd
01.2011 - 12.2016
Business Development Executive
USV Limited
09.2009 - 12.2010
GED -
Anovous
08.2009 - 08.2010
GED -
Punjab Technical University
05.2005 - 04.2009
High School Diploma -
Senior Secondary (Plus 2)
04.2004 - 03.2005