A highly motivated Associate Manager with 8.5 years of experience in the tire industry as a raw material specialist, I possess a strong track record of developing new materials through collaborative efforts with suppliers and ensuring their successful implementation. My Master of Science degree in Polymer Science provides a deep understanding of material science principles, which I leverage alongside my creativity to drive innovation within the tire industry.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Manager
Apollo tyres Global R&D Centre
Chennai
07.2021 - Current
Enhanced tyre performance through research and development of new materials in partnership with raw material supplier
Developed alternate source for raw material procurement, expanding supplier network and finding reliable options at a lower cost.
Monitored and verified quality of approved raw materials.
Developed indigenous raw materials
Successfully led teams to execute material industrialization of raw materials, collaborating closely with manufacturing units
Drove continuous improvement by leading quality improvement initiatives, including KAIZEN and QCC.
Led a team in coordinating the installation of advanced testing equipment for raw material and rubber compound characterizations.
Liaised closely between manufacturing units, R&D, and value engineering initiatives to drive cost reduction and simplify processes.
To develop Raw Material in alignment with the business goals and the regulatory requirements
Development of Sustainable Raw material as per sustainability journey road map.
Collaboration with academic institutes for open innovation (University Projects)
Ensure smooth functioning of the laboratory equipment and resources(AMC and Breakdown maintainence)
Root cause analysis of Product, process and material related issues
Strong team player focused on maintaining a safe working environment in and around R&D.
Executive
Apollo Tyres Global R&D Centre
Chennai
12.2015 - 07.2021
Timely evaluation of Raw materials
Root cause analysis of Product, process and material related issues
Laboratory machine health index
Support in testing to develop new Raw materials to meet present and future needs of Product group.
Maintain reduction in variation - RM income control through Re-evaluation
Support in developing novel materials in collaboration with supplier partner
Support in developing alternate sources as per corporate procurement roadmap/Strategy.
Education
Master of Science - Polymer Science
University Of Mysore
Mysore
07-2014
Bachelor of Science - Polymer Chemistry
Kannur University
Kannur, Kerala
06-2012
Skills
Project Management
Problem Solving
Team Leadership
Business Strategies
Target Implementation
SAP, Power BI
Languages
Malayalam
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Tamil
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Affiliations
Sports and Games - Football, Cricket
Travelling
Accomplishments
Publication in Rubber World on Sepiolite nanoclay: A reinforcing filler in the natural rubber/butadiene rubber (NR/BR) matrix for tire tread compound application. (Co author)
Certification
"Inventor 2023" Award ; A recognition for significant contribution towards securing IP Rights in Apollo Tyres Global R&D Centre Asia
Timeline
Associate Manager
Apollo tyres Global R&D Centre
07.2021 - Current
Executive
Apollo Tyres Global R&D Centre
12.2015 - 07.2021
Master of Science - Polymer Science
University Of Mysore
Bachelor of Science - Polymer Chemistry
Kannur University
"Inventor 2023" Award ; A recognition for significant contribution towards securing IP Rights in Apollo Tyres Global R&D Centre Asia
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