RAHIM KHOJA

Accomplished leader with 25 years of experience in operational management, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance in manufacturing sectors. Expertise in driving strategic objectives in fine chemicals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. Skilled in overseeing manufacturing processes, optimizing efficiency, and ensuring product quality and compliance. Focused on cultivating continuous improvement and innovation to enhance team productivity and support sustainable growth.

• Operational and Manufacturing Excellence
• Process Optimization and Cycle Time Reduction
• Spearheaded initiatives to reduce batch cycle time (BCT) and streamline manufacturing processes in a multipurpose product plant, ensuring consistency and efficiency.
• Successfully transferred technology and established a secrecy code for scaling up new product development.
• Implemented SAP-integrated production master systems to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and control variances in the Bill of Materials (BOM), leading to significant cost savings and enhanced operational efficiency.
• Manufacturing Process Consistency and Quality Control
• Improved “right first time” practices by standardizing manufacturing operations, minimizing out-of-specification (OOS) occurrences, and addressing operational complaints effectively.
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• Ethoxylates : FAE (1-9 Mole), PEG (200/400/6000): Nonionic surfactants used as emulsifiers, solubilizers, and dispersing agents in personal care, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications.
• Castor Oil Ethoxylate (10/30/40 Mole): Used as emulsifiers and dispersants in textiles, agrochemicals, and cosmetics.
• Sulfates : SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate) & ALS (Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate): Anionic surfactants known for strong foaming and cleaning properties in detergents and personal care products.
• SLES (Sodium Laureth Sulfate) & ALES (Ammonium Laureth Sulfate): Milder alternatives to SLS, widely used in shampoos and cleansers.
• Sulfonates : Alpha Olefin Sulfonate (AOS): Provides excellent cleansing and foaming, used in personal care and industrial cleaning.
• Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonate (LABSA): A high-performance surfactant used in detergents and dishwashing products.
• Alkanolamides : Cocomoethanolamide (CMEA) & Cocodiethanolamide (CDEA): Nonionic surfactants used as foam stabilizers and viscosity enhancers in liquid detergents.
• Fatty Acid Esters : Ethylene glycol Monostearate (EGMS) & Ethylene glycol Distearate (EGDS): Used for thickening, pearlizing, and improving aesthetics in personal care products.
• Glycerol Monostearate (GMS SE & GMS NSE): Used as emulsifiers and opacifying agents in cosmetics, food, and pharmaceuticals.
• Sorbitan Esters : Sorbitan Monooleate & Sorbitan Monostearate: Emulsifiers and dispersants used in food, cosmetics, and industrial formulations.
• Amino Acid-Based Surfactants : Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate: Mild surfactant offering excellent skin compatibility, used in facial cleansers and sulfate-free products.
• Sodium Cocoyl Taurate: A sulfate-free surfactant with superior foaming and mildness, commonly used in shampoos and cleansers.
• Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate: A gentle amino acid-based surfactant, ideal for sensitive skin products.
• Advanced Blends : Liquid Pearlized EGDS (Amphoteric and Anionic Base): A ready-to-use pearlizing blend for shampoos, body washes, and hand washes.
• Quaternary Compounds : Cetrimonium Chloride (CTAC) & Behentrimonium Chloride (BTAC): Conditioning agents used in hair care products for detangling and softening.
• Amine Oxide : Lauramine Oxide (LAO): A foam booster and mild surfactant with conditioning properties, suitable for personal care products.
• Sulfosuccinates : Lauryl Sulfosuccinate (LSS) & Dioctyl Sulfosuccinate (DOSS): Gentle anionic surfactants used in baby products and industrial cleaners.
• Betaines : Cocamidopropyl Betaine (CAPB): A versatile amphoteric surfactant for mild cleansers and personal care products.
• Miscellaneous Chemicals : Benzalkonium Chloride (BKC): A cationic surfactant with antimicrobial properties, widely used in disinfectants and sanitizers.
• N-Methyl Morpholine Oxide (NMMO): Solvent used in the production of Lyocell fibers.
• Trinonylphenylphosphite (TPP, NPP): Antioxidant and stabilizer in coatings and polymers.
• Specialty Ingredients
• 2-Phenoxyethanol: A preservative in cosmetics and personal care formulations.
• Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (SCI): A sulfate-free surfactant ideal for syndet bars.
• Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Taurate, Glutamate: Gentle, biodegradable surfactants used in sensitive skin formulations.
• Sebacic Acid: Biodegradable diacid used in polymers and lubricants.
• Syndet Detergent (Soap)
• High-performance synthetic soaps combining SCI, betaines, and amino acid surfactants for superior cleansing and mildness.
• Product Formulations : Syndet Skin pH Bathing Bar (Like Dove): Formulated with a blend of mild surfactants, moisturizers, and skin-friendly ingredients for gentle cleansing and skin hydration.
• Transparent Glycerine Soap (Like Pears and Fiama Di Wills): Formulated using glycerine, surfactants, and emollients for a clear, moisturizing soap with a luxurious feel.
• Food additives : These products are used mainly in bakery, confectionery, dairy, chocolate, sauces, and specialty food applications. The EFEMA food emulsifier product list includes
• Polysorbate 20 (E432), Polysorbate 80 (E433), Polysorbate 40 (E434), Polysorbate 60 (E435), Polysorbate 65 (E436).
• Sodium/Potassium/Calcium Salts of Fatty Acids (E470a), Magnesium Salts of Fatty Acids (E470b).
• Mono and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids (E471), Acetic Acid Esters (E472a).
• Polyglycerol Esters (E475), Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate / PGPR (E476), Propylene Glycol Esters (E477).
• Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate / SSL (E481), Calcium Stearoyl Lactylate / CSL (E482), Sorbitan Monostearate (E491), Sorbitan Tristearate (E492), Sorbitan Monooleate (E493), Sorbitan Monopalmitate (E495).