MANJIT MALVI

Valvoline Cummins Pvt Ltd, a joint venture between Valvoline International INC USA and Cummins India Ltd., ranks among the fastest growing lubricant companies in India

• Led development of R&D formulation technologies
• Up-gradation in lube formulation based on component screening, Spec requirement & OE requirements
• Responsible for customer technical intimacy, Steer R&D efforts to meet strategic market requirement, Portfolio management strategies, support customers and OEM’s
• Improved productivity by Effective techniques
• Developed and implemented strategies to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and increase productivity.
• Mentored junior staff in the organization's business processes, customer service standards, and quality assurance protocols.
• Coordinated with internal departments to ensure successful execution of projects according to timeline and budget constraints.
• Identified areas of improvement within existing operations through process analysis and benchmarking studies.
• Directed cross-functional teams in developing innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Collaborated with external vendors to negotiate contracts that met company requirements while minimizing costs.
• Facilitated team meetings and workshops to align on goals and strategies.
• Managed annual budgeting process, including forecasting and financial analysis to optimize resources.

• Focus on used oil analysis, interpretation and problem solving.
• Led R&D efforts to meet strategic market requirements.
• Improved customer relations and supported OEM's in technical intimacy.
• Support in ISO certification as per organizational requirement.
• Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
• Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
• Initiated new projects that resulted in increased productivity across all departments.
• Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
• Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
• Analyzed customer feedback data to develop action plans for improving services offered.
• Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
• Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.

• Focus on used oil analysis, interpretation and problem solving.
• Assisted in product development and optimization of lubrication technologies.
• Establishment of new Lubricant/Grease laboratory setup.
• Support in ISO certification as per organizational requirement.
• Provided guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks, projects, and objectives.
• Assisted in the development of operational strategies to ensure efficient and productive operations.
• Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of operations.
• Developed a system for tracking inventory and ordering supplies as needed.
• Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
• Organized training sessions for new hires to familiarize them with the workplace environment.

• Gulf Oil Corporation Ltd has the lubricating oil production facility for 75,000 TPA and is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, including PLC for blending control. Manufacturer of Engine Oil, Gear Oil Lubricants (Multigrade and Monograde), Hydraulic Oils, Industrial Oils, Specialty Oils, 2T, 4T, Greases, and Transformer Oil.
• Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of operations.
• Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
• Implemented new procedures or systems to improve efficiency within the organization.
• Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
• Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.

• To develop alternate formulation as per the standards and market requirement.
• Developed new Industrial product and rationalization of existing products.
• Handling a customer complaint and support to the Technical service department as and when required.
• Working on specialty oils like Metalworking Fluids (including Soluble Cutting Oil, Neat Cutting Oils, Rust Preventives, Degreaser, Quenching oils, Dual purpose oils, Polymer Quenchants etc.) and Automotive Oils (PCMO & DEO).
• Maintaining technical data base of formulation and approval in line with the Product Portfolio.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve efficiencies.
• Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
• Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.

• Quality testing and maintaining of Incoming raw material as well as finished products.
• Timely Dock audits and product audits.
• Maintaining all the Quality and product related documents.
• Ensure timely maintenance and calibration of critical laboratory equipment’s.
• Coordinator for implementation of ISO 9001:2008 and ISO TS 16949 standards.
• Condition monitoring and complaint sample analysis.

• Quality testing and maintaining of Incoming raw material as well as finished products.
• Timely Dock audits and product audits.
• Maintaining all the Quality and product related documents.
• Ensure timely maintenance and calibration of critical laboratory equipment’s.

Company Overview: APAR INDUSTRIES Ltd Offering value added products and services in Power Transmission, Conductors and Petroleum Specialties

It offers wide range of other Specialty Oils for the Rubber, Tyre, Ink, Cosmetics, Food, Pharmaceutical, Health Care, Steel, Aluminum, Petrochemical, Power, Plastic, Paper, Sugar, Cement, Automotive and various other Industries.

• Supervision and Testing of various parameters involved in oil of different grades.
• Analysis of Transformer Oil, Lube oil and Food grade oils.
• Using proper techniques and test methods for testing the Transformer oil and LLP oil samples.
• Monthly status report prepared and submitted to the concerned departments.
• Weekly section meeting attended to discuss about the section activities and issues.
• Coordinator for implementation of ISO 9001 standards in Silvassa plant.