NEERAJ PK
Kanhangad
Summary
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
Mysore07-2014
Bachelor of Science - Polymer Chemistry
Kannur University
Kannur, Kerala06-2012
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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