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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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QUALITY & COMPLIANCE EXPERTISE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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M.R.K. MANIGOPAL

M.R.K. MANIGOPAL

Kakinada

Summary

Experienced Quality Assurance & Quality Control Leader with over 22 years in fertilizer, chemical, and cryogenic liquid industries. Specializes in analytical chemistry, regulatory compliance, and process optimization. Drives quality improvements and reduces deviations while ensuring ISO/NABL compliance. Leads audits and collaborates with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.

Overview

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years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Quality, Compliance & Operational Excellence

Coromandel International Ltd. (MNC)
03.2012 - Current
  • Lead quality assurance operations for NP, NPK fertilizers and micronutrients, ensuring strict adherence to quality standards
  • Enhanced process quality consistency by identifying deviations and implementing corrective actions
  • Strengthened audit readiness by supporting ISO, IMS, and external quality audits
  • Improved process quality consistency by proactively identifying deviations and implementing corrective actions
  • Bolstered audit readiness through support of ISO, IMS, and external quality audits
  • Collaborated with production teams to reduce quality failures and improve process efficiency
  • Maintain accurate documentation, reporting, and SAP data entry for traceability and compliance
  • Key Contributions & Achievements:

QA Chemist / Senior Chemist

The Andhra Sugars Ltd.
01.2005 - 01.2012
  • Managed quality control operations in chloro-alkali and fertilizer divisions, ensuring product compliance with safety and quality standards
  • Conducted analysis of industrial chemicals including caustic soda, chlorine, hydrogen gas
  • Supported liquid hydrogen plant operations (ISRO collaboration) through effective PLC-based monitoring, enhancing operational reliability
  • Implemented process safety practices and quality improvement initiatives
  • Performed water treatment and effluent analysis across boiler systems, cooling towers, and ETP
  • Implemented process safety practices and quality improvement initiatives, reducing risks and enhancing laboratory performance
  • Key Contributions:

Education

M.Sc. - Analytical Chemistry

Acharya Nagarjuna University

B.Sc. - Chemistry

Andhra University

Skills

Quality management

Regulatory Compliance Management

ISO compliance

Process quality assurance

Six Sigma initiatives

Safety, Process Control & Regulatory Compliance

Quality Control Analysis

Environmental Compliance Management

Process optimization

IMS & NABL Internal Auditing

Advanced Instrumentation & Laboratory Management

SAP, Data Analysis (MS Excel)

Certification

ICP-OES Training – PerkinElmer

DECLARATION

I hereby declare that the above information is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge. M.R.K. MANIGOPAL

QUALITY & COMPLIANCE EXPERTISE

  • Internal & External Audit Participation (ISO / IMS / NABL)
  • Documentation, SOP Review & Method Validation
  • Calibration & Maintenance of Laboratory Equipment
  • Implementation of 5S, Kaizen, and TQM Practices

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Experience: 22+ Years
  • Current Location: Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh

Timeline

Head of Quality, Compliance & Operational Excellence

Coromandel International Ltd. (MNC)
03.2012 - Current

QA Chemist / Senior Chemist

The Andhra Sugars Ltd.
01.2005 - 01.2012

B.Sc. - Chemistry

Andhra University

M.Sc. - Analytical Chemistry

Acharya Nagarjuna University
M.R.K. MANIGOPAL