P. Kishore Kumar

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in DCS operations and process optimization at Coromandel International Limited. Proven track record in enhancing batch processing efficiency and ensuring regulatory compliance. Adept at raw material management and skilled in leading teams to achieve operational excellence while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Reactor’s like GLR’s, SSR’s (Cryogenic reactors) and Glove box.
• Filters like ANF, Centrifuges (PCF’s, PECF, BDCF & BCF), Leaf, Nutsche, Candle and Micron filters.
• Dryers like RVPD, Tray & Vacuum Tray Dryer, SFD, FBD, and ANFD.
• Ball mills, Bucket elevators and screw, belt & pipe conveyors.
• Evaporators, Horizontal belt filter and cooling towers.
• Steam Jet Ejectors, AODD pumps, Centrifugal Pumps, different types of Vacuum Pumps, Multi mill, Vibro sifter, Blenders, and Different types of valves.

• East India Petroleum Pvt Ltd, Visakhapatnam, 06/01/07, 12/31/07
• Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt Ltd, Visakhapatnam, 12/01/07, 06/30/08

• CRUDE DISTILLATION UNIT IN HINDUSTAN PETROLEUM CORPORATION LIMITED, Visakhapatnam, 1 month
• SULPHURIC ACID PLANT IN COROMANDAL FERTILIZERS LIMITED, Visakhapatnam, 15 days

• Regular discussions with colleagues and superiors in the continual improvement of safety, modifications / changes that maximize plant production minimize resources etc.
• Responsible for following safety precautions in the manufacturing area like Goggles, Nose mask, Helmet, Safety shoes.
• Following safety procedures such as tagging, breaker locking etc., as an integral part of the job.
• Ability to instruct and train subordinates efficiently, Communicate in a clear and concise manner.

• English
• Telugu
• English

• Responsible to Improve the Logic in DCS to Reduce Batch cycle time, set point modification in batch operations like critical parameters Temperature, Pressure. Control room operations by using Emerson Distribution control system (DCS) Delta V software in Plant, Involve in HMI operations.
• Responsible for following cGMP guidelines and general shift activities in the production department & Maintaining the Shop floor activities like Shift planning, Raw Material arrangement, Documentation; Batch processing, cleaning activity of equipment’s / area, equipment maintenance, etc.
• Responsible for following process and cleaning procedures as per the pre-approved instructions mentioned in BPR/BMR, BCR/ECR, and Preparing & Reviewing of all BPR/BMR, BCR/ECR.
• Responsible for following protocol execution of Trail / Experimental / Engineering & Process Validation Batches and ensure that the procedures are followed as per approved protocol.
• Facility mapping for new products and process optimization, mapping the equipment based on availability by varying the batch size to meet the plant needs. Providing technical support during process deviations / investigation of batch failures & carrying out root cause analysis for nonconformity and take appropriate CAPA.
• Continuous process improvement through investigations and modifying processes. Data collection and analysis. To ensure that all the equipment’s are in Calibrated state and Preventive maintenance of equipment’s done as per approved schedules.
• Responsible for preparing risk assessment as per process requirement, preparation of campaign reports and process flow diagrams as per client requirement or need basis and preparation of justification & Impact assessment reports as per requirement.
• Handled QMS activities like Deviation, change control initiation, CAPA, OOS, and OOT etc., participated in investigation related to OOS, OOT, and Non-conformances as applicable.
• Involved in Equipment Qualification related activities like URS preparation, OQ, PQ protocol preparation and execution.
• Continuous observation of rotating equipment in the field, checking for any abnormalities. Good knowledge of operations with solid material handling facilities (Belt & Screw Conveyors / Silo / De-Lumper/ Glove Box).

• Responsible for manufacturing phosphoric acid as per budget plan, reduce operational shutdowns & preventive planning of operational activities with other shutdowns.
• Responsible for DCS (Yokogawa) and plant operations, managing shift planning etc. Follow-up, maintenance activities, unplanned and planned shutdown jobs.
• Follow-up of Raw material management, stock and inventory management, receipt receiving, processing, storage, and dispatch activities etc.
• Handling of both solid and liquid operations in plant. Different equipment like, Rock grinding in ball mills, Performing the reactions in reactor, Reaction mass filtration in Horizontal belt filter and Storage of liquids in large capacity storage tanks and transferring to further processing.
• Maintaining the process parameters by using and controlling the resources and to manage the operators / technicians, skilled and unskilled manpower in plant.
• Responsible for preparation of daily job list and daily production reports, follow-up of planned & unplanned shutdown activities in phosphoric acid plant.
• Responsible for inspection of permits & permit deviations based on the work type and following the safety precautions in performing jobs like Confined space entry, cold, hot, height and general work permits etc.
• Raising & follow-up of the Kaizen action points and its implementation. Conducting one-point lessons and tabletop drills in plant.
• Following the unit operations like rock grinding, reaction mixing, filtration, evaporation and absorption activities in plant.
• Maintain the cooling tower parameters for effective cooling used in evaporation.