M NARENDIRAN
Chennai
Summary
Results-driven Quality Manager known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in process improvement, quality assurance protocols, and regulatory compliance. Excel in leadership, communication, and problem-solving to achieve continuous improvement objectives. Committed to maintaining safety standards and enhancing product quality across operations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Manager
Petro Coat Specialty Chemicals Pvt ltd
Chennai
09.2025 - Current
- Developed and optimized product formulations for epoxy, PU, and Floor coating systems to improve performance, cost efficiency, and application properties.
- Led product performance improvement initiatives, including enhancement of self-leveling, adhesion, chemical resistance, curing behavior, and surface finish.
- Responsible for raw material evaluation, approval, and alternative material development to ensure consistent quality and supply continuity.
- Established and monitored quality control parameters for incoming raw materials, in-process production, and finished goods.
- Investigated customer complaints, field failures, and production issues, performed root cause analysis, and implemented corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Controlled and reduced batch rejections, rework, and process deviations through continuous improvement activities.
Quality In Charge
Al Gurg Paints LLC
Sharjah
07.2024 - 06.2025
- Served as the Quality in-charge for the designated unit, accountable for overseeing the accurate analysis and approval of raw materials (RM), packaging materials (PM), in-process items, and finished goods (FG) within the unit.
- Conducted FG testing and ensured color matching.
- Offered support to manufacturing teams and ensured the efficient integration of workflow.
- Managed and resolved customer complaints through thorough root cause analysis.
- Conducted process layer audits.
Assistant Manager in Quality Control
PPG Asian Private Limited
Sriperumbudur
06.2015 - 07.2024
- Coordinating scheduling for final goods (FG) testing and approval in the Business Compliance Team (BCT), leading a team to ensure 100% quality compliance and meet customer requirements.
- Shade development, colour correction, and formulation optimization. Strong proficiency in using spectrophotometers, tinting systems, and advanced visual assessment techniques to achieve precise colour matches.
- Solid background in QC/QA procedures, paint performance testing, and maintaining documentation as per ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949 standards.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve shade variations, support production teams, conduct root-cause analysis, and ensure colour consistency across substrates and application methods.
- Monitoring daily output from the Quality Control Department, collaborating with department heads to analyze and enhance overall performance.
- Conducting thorough evaluations of rejected materials and developing salvage plans to transform them into usable products.
- Managing customer complaints, overseeing root cause analysis, and generating detailed reports.
- Proactively engaging in audits, addressing and closing points raised by customers and management leaders.
- Taking responsibility for continuous improvement in Quality Control (QC) processes to minimize failures.
Junior Engineer
KCC Paint India Private Limited
Sriperumbudur
06.2013 - 05.2015
- Served as the shift in-charge for the designated unit, accountable for overseeing the accurate analysis and approval of raw materials (RM), packaging materials (PM), in-process items, and finished goods (FG) within the unit.
- Conducted FG testing and ensured color matching.
- Regularly visited customer sites to align our product shades with their color harmony.
- Offered support to manufacturing teams and ensured the efficient integration of workflow.
- Managed and resolved customer complaints through thorough root cause analysis.
Officer in Quality Control
Kansai Nerolac paints Limited
Chennai
05.2011 - 04.2013
- In the role of shift in-charge at the assigned unit, I was responsible for ensuring the proper analysis and approval of raw materials (RM), packaging materials (PM), in-process items, and finished goods (FG) within the unit.
- Managed the handling of customer complaints.
- Interacted with R&D and the technical team for standardization and monitoring of new and revised recipes.
- Conducted long-term tests at agreed frequencies with respective customers, including tests such as SST, QUV, humidity, water resistance, etc.
- Coordinated the generation of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) reports for customer complaints.
Quality Supervisor in Quality Control
Metectno India Pvt Ltd
Sriperumbudur
06.2010 - 02.2011
- Oversaw visual and dimensional inspections, including ID, OD, thickness, length, width, and density of various products at demoulding, cutting, erection, and finished stages of production.
- Led a team of QC inspectors in executing these inspections.
- Conducted raw material testing, specifically assessing Isocyanate (-NCO) values in Polyisocyanates (MDI, TDI) and different grade Polyols.
- Carried out internal audits to ensure adherence to quality standards and compliance with established procedures.
- (A 36TH Continuous PUF Sandwich Panel Manufacturing Line of METECNO – SPA - ITALY)
Education
M.Sc. - Biotechnology
SSASC Kanchipuram
TN01.2008
B.Sc. - Bio Chemistry
Annai Therasa of arts and science
TN01.2006
Skills
- Windows Family
- Microsoft Office
- SAP QM Module Application
- Audits & Compliances
- Operational Performance Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Team Building & Leadership
- ISO9001-2015
- ISO14001
- IATF 16949
- Color matching
- Robotic applications
- Paint Defect Analysis
- 7QC tools
- FMEA
- DMAIC
- APQP
- PPAP
- WHY-WHY analysis
- KAIZEN
- Robotic Bell Applicators
- Product formulation
- Root cause analysis
- Process optimization
- Customer complaint management
- Continuous improvement
- SOP development
- Test method validation
- Product inspection
- Statistical analysis skills
- Document management
- Operation Monitoring
- Operational improvements
- Quality management systems
- Failure mode and effects analysis
- Gage R&R studies
- Measurement system analysis
- Change management
Certification
Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, MSME, Guindy, Chennai
Projects
Reduced Quality approval time using FRC (first run capability) data. Reduced intermediate tests using FTNIR instrument comparing with master data. Implementation of efficient 5S method for testing panels traceability. Reduced tinting stroke by using LCM on solid paints. Implemented FTNIR technology along with master sample comparison to significantly decrease intermediate testing time from 2 hours to just 15 minutes. Enhanced the organization and accessibility of testing panels and samples by introducing suitable bins, showcasing an effective 5S plan. Reduced Batch Cycle Time by analyzing data from previous batches and incorporating the direct addition of raw materials to batches, minimizing the need for adjustments. Identified and eliminated non-valid tests that had no impact on product quality, resulting in a streamlined testing process and improved Batch Cycle Time.
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 11/12/86
Marital Status: Married
Languages
- English
- Tamil
- Hindi
Timeline
Quality Manager
Petro Coat Specialty Chemicals Pvt ltd
09.2025 - Current
Quality In Charge
Al Gurg Paints LLC
07.2024 - 06.2025
Assistant Manager in Quality Control
PPG Asian Private Limited
06.2015 - 07.2024
Junior Engineer
KCC Paint India Private Limited
06.2013 - 05.2015
Officer in Quality Control
Kansai Nerolac paints Limited
05.2011 - 04.2013
Quality Supervisor in Quality Control
Metectno India Pvt Ltd
06.2010 - 02.2011
M.Sc. - Biotechnology
SSASC Kanchipuram
B.Sc. - Bio Chemistry
Annai Therasa of arts and science