Kishore Chandra Choudhury
R&D And QC In Pulp & Paper Industries
Hyderabad
Summary
Experienced R&D and QC professional with over 30 years of experience in Pulp and Paper Industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Experienced in process data analysis and proposing and implementing cost saving projects with improved product and ease of operational handling.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sr. Manager (Customer Technical Services)
M/s Andhra paper Limited
Hyderabad
11.2016 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Sr. Manager (QC)
M/s IP APPM Ltd, Unit: Kadiyam
Kadiyam, East Godavari dist., A.P.
01.2013 - 10.2016
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Solved Size Reversion problem with AKD size at KA#3.
- KA#1 was operating in acid size with 2 colors and in alkaline size with 2 other colors. Converted all grades to alkaline sizing with a high amount of cost saving.
- Implemented the new concept of pre-flocculated GCC filler with AKD size at KA#3 for increased ash% and better sizing with in-house technology where chemical suppliers had failed.
- Solved ETP fouling issue with H2O2, when all were thinking that H2O2 shall kill the microorganisms.
Manager (R&D and Central Lab)
M/s The Andhra Pradesh Paper Mills Ltd
Rajahmundry
12.2010 - 12.2012
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Saved a good amount by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems.
- Solved the stock discoloration issue at RJ#6 start up.
- Successfully introduced pigment dyes at RJ#6 and used the old stock of dyes remained unused at stores due to failure of trial.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Saved a good amount in bleach chemicals by optimising the bleaching process at Pulp Mill.
- Developed a new product for variable data digital printing.
- Monitored and optimised fiber loss from different sections of the mill.
Dy. Manager (R&D)
M/s Ballarpur Industries Ltd., Unit: Sewa
Jaypore, Odisha
01.2003 - 12.2010
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Successfully converted both the machines from neutral sizing to alkaline sizing. The same story presented by me at IPPTA seminar and awarded the 1st best paper.
- For a cost saving and improved lightfastness successfully switched from direct dyes to pigment dyes.
- At pulp mill saved @ 7lakh rupees per month (in 2004) by monitoring the bleach chemicals and indroducing an additional chemical (soda ash) to deliver pulp at consistent pH.
- Optimised coating formulation to make online coating to manufacture chromo paper.
Executive (QC and R&D)
M/s Ballarpur Industries Ltd., Unit: Choudwar.
Choudwar, Cuttack, Odisha.
08.1998 - 12.2002
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- One customer at Hosur using Absorbent Kraft was complaining of quality on every consignment. Visited customer's location and studied the requirement for 2 days. Optimised the product in next consignment and the customer was so happy that wrote an appreciation letter to our company.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
Research Officer
M/s Ballarpur Industries Ltd., Unit: Ballaerpur
Ballarpur, Chandrapur, Maharashtra.
02.1995 - 08.1998
- Planned and initiated research study protocols, monitored regulatory and subject binders and organized, implemented and administered data collection and analysis systems.
- Initiated process improvement and cost saving process trials like neutral sizing, introduction of PAC in sizing system and microparticle based retention system.
- High bright maplitho, new product development.
Scientist-A
M/s Pulp and Paper Research Institute, Jaykaypur.
Jaykaypur, Rayagada, Odisha.
01.1988 - 01.1995
- Conducted experiments in laboratory environment for product development purposes.
- Documented changes during experiments, noting unexpected issues arising during research activities.
- Trained new employees on areas of technical expertise and compliance issues relevant to lab setting.
- Evaluated and implemented new technologies and laboratory techniques to improve quality and robustness of sample analysis.
- Conducted moderately complex analysis to support process development.
- Read literature related to scientific area of expertise to remain current in knowledge.
- Worked on evaluation of alternate fiber resources to use in paper making.
- worked on surface modification of paper for better printability.
- Applied for patents (2 numbers), but left the institute before granting of patents.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mohan Subudhi High School
Badamba, Cuttack. 06.1975 - 06.1979
Intermediate Science - Science Education
Banki Collage, (Utkal University).
Banki, Cuttack 06.1979 - 06.1981
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry Honours
Govt. College, Angul.
Angul 06.1981 - 06.1983
Master of Science - Chemistry
Gangadhar Meher College, Sambalpur.
Sambalpur 06.1984 - 07.1986
Skills
Field technical services
Technical Standard Development
Technical implementation
Technical inspections
Technical application support
Process Trouble Shooting
Analysing and implementing cost saving projects
Product development and optimisation
Product quality control
Technical Presentations
Timeline
Sr. Manager (Customer Technical Services)
M/s Andhra paper Limited
11.2016 - Current
Sr. Manager (QC)
M/s IP APPM Ltd, Unit: Kadiyam
01.2013 - 10.2016
Manager (R&D and Central Lab)
M/s The Andhra Pradesh Paper Mills Ltd
12.2010 - 12.2012
Dy. Manager (R&D)
M/s Ballarpur Industries Ltd., Unit: Sewa
01.2003 - 12.2010
Executive (QC and R&D)
M/s Ballarpur Industries Ltd., Unit: Choudwar.
08.1998 - 12.2002
Research Officer
M/s Ballarpur Industries Ltd., Unit: Ballaerpur
02.1995 - 08.1998
Scientist-A
M/s Pulp and Paper Research Institute, Jaykaypur.
01.1988 - 01.1995
Master of Science - Chemistry
Gangadhar Meher College, Sambalpur.
06.1984 - 07.1986
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry Honours
Govt. College, Angul.
06.1981 - 06.1983
Intermediate Science - Science Education
Banki Collage, (Utkal University).
06.1979 - 06.1981
High School Diploma -
Mohan Subudhi High School
06.1975 - 06.1979