R. Sivamurugan
Process Engineer
Chennai,TN
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Summary
Results-driven process engineering professional with a proven track record of driving operational excellence and enhancing productivity in manufacturing environments. Expertise in advanced engineering methodologies enables the identification and implementation of strategic improvements that streamline operations and minimize waste. Strong understanding of project management principles, combined with effective cross-functional team leadership, ensures successful execution of initiatives aimed at boosting efficiency and product quality. Recognized for adaptability and a collaborative spirit, consistently delivering impactful results through a focused, results-oriented approach to process optimization and project coordination.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Senior Process Engineer – Process Engineering
Symrise Pvt Ltd
10.2023 - Current
- Improved product quality by conducting root cause analysis on process deviations and implementing corrective actions.
- Involving scale-up, NPD, and NPI, along with the creator.
- Implemented cost-saving measures through the evaluation of raw material usage and waste reduction strategies.
- Created series of process optimizations to reduce production errors and increase quality.
- Enhanced safety performance with the development of comprehensive operating procedures and training programs.
- Evaluated new technology implementations, ensuring seamless integration into existing processes without affecting productivity levels.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma methodologies, resulting in significant process enhancements.
- Spearheaded technology transfer activities, ensuring smooth production scale-up from pilot plant to full-scale manufacturing operations.
- Assisted in the preparation of technical reports documenting project progress, findings, recommendations, and lessons learned for future reference.
- Mentored junior engineers, supporting their professional growth through technical guidance and coaching.
- Led Six Sigma projects to streamline processes.
- Managed third-party contractors, inspecting completed work and ongoing efforts to confirm quality and adherence to prescribed guidelines.
- Provided technical assistance to production team when issues arose.
- Visited customer sites to supervise new product trials and troubleshoot when issues arose.
Deputy Manager – Technical Services
Solara Active Pharma Sciences Limited
04.2014 - 10.2023
- Scaleup & Technology Transfer
- Unit operation calculation like distillation, heat exchange, extraction, absorption, crystallization, filtration, drying operations, and powder processing.
- Sizing of Equipment’s for both process and utility.
- Conducting simulations, trials, and validation for process.
- Preparation & review of Drawings, layouts, data sheets & reports.
- Process safety study including HAZOP, Risk analysis, etc.
- Trouble shooting & Gap identification in process & facility.
- Investigation & Root cause analysis for deviations, OOS, OOT and other process variations.
Assistant Manager – Production
Kudos Chemie Ltd
12.2011 - 03.2014
- Train and direct a team of Process Technicians to carry out commissioning and qualification activities for all plant equipment to participate in HAZOP study, safety inspection, generation of standard operating procedures.
- Lead, coach, and direct a team of Process Technicians to carry out all operations for Manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
- Accountable for ensuring Process Technicians perform their task in compliance to Environmental Health & Safety, cGMP, GDP and all relevant company policies and procedures.
- Support senior operation manager to complete operation readiness actions and direct Process Technicians to perform operational task
- Ensure effective training of all the operations and compliance to SOPs and OJT for colleagues and teammates.
Junior Executive – Pilot plant
Syngene International Ltd
03.2010 - 12.2011
- Handling of Process Documentations.
- Taking part in the HAZOP study for new projects.
- Monitoring critical process parameters.
- Arranging the Raw material for daily day to day activities as per the production schedule.
- Handling Manpower.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Process Engineering
SB-Technology
Mumbai 04.2001 -
Higher Secondary - Science Education
Government Boys Higher Secondary School
Tamil Nadu, India04-2004
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering - Chemical Engineering
Annamalai University
Chidambaram, India01.2021
Diploma in Chemical Engineering - Chemical Engineering
Annai Velankanni Polytechnic
Panruti, India01.2006
Master of Engineering - Industrial Safety
N.S.N College of Engineering
Karur, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Technical:
Accomplishments
- Successfully completed more than 2 new product DMF filling and Got appreciation Certificate.
- Successfully got ANDA approval by debottlenecking the quality impact. Received the appreciation from the management.
- Awarded for creation of new facility to handle thionyl chloride.
- Got appreciation for completion of the CMO project net worth of 22 crore.
- Commissioned brown field project in existing manufacturing plant worth of Rs.20 Crore.
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that all above statements are true, completely correct to the best of my knowledge & belief.
Certification
Legal compliance Auditor
Work Availability
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Quote
How many ideas have there been in the history of the human race that were unthinkable ten years before they appeared?
Fyodor Dostoevsky
Languages
English
Intermediate (B1)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
Telugu
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Legal compliance Auditor
02-2025
Senior Process Engineer – Process Engineering
Symrise Pvt Ltd
10.2023 - Current
Deputy Manager – Technical Services
Solara Active Pharma Sciences Limited
04.2014 - 10.2023
Assistant Manager – Production
Kudos Chemie Ltd
12.2011 - 03.2014
Junior Executive – Pilot plant
Syngene International Ltd
03.2010 - 12.2011
Certificate of Technical Studies - Process Engineering
SB-Technology
04.2001 -
Master of Engineering - Industrial Safety
N.S.N College of Engineering
04.2001 -
Higher Secondary - Science Education
Government Boys Higher Secondary School
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering - Chemical Engineering
Annamalai University
Diploma in Chemical Engineering - Chemical Engineering
Annai Velankanni Polytechnic