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DIVYESH TANDEL

POLYMER ENGINEER
Navsari

Summary

Polymer Engineer - Master of Engineering with over 9 years of experience in polymer manufacturing Industry, new product development – Compounding of specialty polymer, engineering plastics, commodity polymer, testing of polymer, Injection Molding, Profile extrusion.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Vision Polymer
05.2025 - Current

Operations Management

  • Plan, organize, and manage end-to-end PMMA Sheet Extrusion production operations.
  • Ensure achievement of daily, monthly, and annual production targets.
  • Oversee process parameters to ensure consistency in product quality and plant performance.
  • Coordinate with R&D and Technical teams for process improvements and troubleshooting.

Maintenance and Reliability

  • Ensure preventive and predictive maintenance of equipment to minimize downtime.
  • Review maintenance schedules and monitor adherence.
  • Implement asset reliability and life-cycle management strategies.

Quality Assurance

  • Ensure product quality meets internal and customer specifications.
  • Work closely with QA/QC teams for audits, certifications (ISO, REACH, etc.), and quality improvement initiatives.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

  • Drive a culture of zero accidents and compliance with statutory HSE regulations.
  • Oversee implementation of safety programs, hazard identification, and risk assessments.
  • Ensure environmental compliance and sustainable operations.

Supply Chain & Logistics

  • Manage coordination with procurement, warehousing, and logistics to ensure uninterrupted material supply and product dispatch.
  • Optimize inventory levels for raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods.

Budgeting & Cost Control

  • Prepare and manage annual operating budgets for the plant.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities through process optimization, energy conservation, and waste reduction.

People Management

  • Lead and develop the plant team—supervisors, engineers, and operators.
  • Drive a high-performance culture with focus on training, skill enhancement, and motivation.
  • Handle IR (industrial relations) issues, if applicable.

Continuous Improvement

  • Implement lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives.
  • Drive digital transformation and automation to improve operational efficiency.

Compliance & Reporting

  • Ensure compliance with all legal, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
  • Submit periodic MIS reports to corporate management on production, quality, costs, and safety.

Production Team Leader

Recycle For Future Ltd
07.2023 - 04.2025
  • Manage Production Activity
  • Manage a team of technicians and workers to ensure that all elements of a production run smoothly and efficiently
  • Operator GAMMA MECCANICA GIII-180 For recycling of LDPE, HDPE, PP etc.
  • Testing of Polymer

Extruder Operator

Polybag Ltd
11.2022 - 07.2023
  • Perform Blown film Extruder ( Gauge 40 to 500 micron, width 5” to 30” with different masterbatch & Printing )

Polymer Compounding Executive

Gharda Chemical Ltd
08.2019 - 11.2022
  • Develop new products and recipes according to market and customer requirement Specialty Polymer - PEK- (Poly Ether Ketone) (Carbon Filled), PEKK (Poly Ether ketone Ketone) (Carbon Filled) compounds for industrial appliances. with Twin Screw Extruder (ZSK-32 Mc 18, ZSK-26).
  • Developing new formulations
  • Testing new materials (Impact, Tensile, Flexural, VSP, MFI, Flammability Test, HDT) Performed Single Screw Extruder (Windsor).
  • Performed Injection Moulding (Arburg)
  • Hands on Experience with Feeding System (K-TRON)
  • Installation of Twin Screw Extruder (ZSK-32 Mc18).
  • Performed Injection Moulding for test Specimen

QC Engineer

Ravago Manufacturing India
10.2018 - 07.2019
  • Engineering Thermoplastic Polymer compounding manufacturer for Automotive, Electrical and Industrial Applications.
  • Engineering Polymer – Polycarbonate, ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) compounds, Polyamides Nylon 6 & Nylon 6 6 (Glass Filled, Glass Beads Filled, Mica), compounds for industrial appliances.
  • Testing and release of finished goods (Impact, Tensile, Flexural, VSP, MFI, Flammability Test, HDT)
  • Testing and release Moulding aterial & Finish Product, QC documentation.
  • Performed Injection Moulding for test Specimen

Graduate Apprenticeship

Solvay Specialities India Pvt. Ltd
08.2015 - 08.2016
  • Specialty Polymer PEEK, PES compounding manufacturer for Industrial & medical Applications.
  • Performed Twin Screw Extruder (Coperion ZSK-40, ZSK-50).
  • Worked on Injection Molding ( Arburg & Windsor)
  • Hands on Experience with Feeding System (K-TRON)
  • Knowledge About Screw Element (COPERION & STEER)

Education

Master of Engineering - Plastic Engineering

Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology
06.2018

Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Technology

Shroff S. R. Rotary Institute of Chemical Technology
06.2015

Skills

  • ERP (SAP) System
  • Team Leadership
  • Computer Skills
  • Ability to Work in a Team
  • Fast Learner

Interests

Photography, Travelling, Sports

Websites

Timeline

Operations Manager

Vision Polymer
05.2025 - Current

Production Team Leader

Recycle For Future Ltd
07.2023 - 04.2025

Extruder Operator

Polybag Ltd
11.2022 - 07.2023

Polymer Compounding Executive

Gharda Chemical Ltd
08.2019 - 11.2022

QC Engineer

Ravago Manufacturing India
10.2018 - 07.2019

Graduate Apprenticeship

Solvay Specialities India Pvt. Ltd
08.2015 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Technology

Shroff S. R. Rotary Institute of Chemical Technology

Master of Engineering - Plastic Engineering

Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology
DIVYESH TANDELPOLYMER ENGINEER