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Rajendra Sanap

Operations
Thane

Summary

A highly accomplished and result-oriented professional with more than 28 years of extensive experience in the specialty chemicals industry, spanning multinational corporations (MNCs), public sector undertakings (PSUs), and international assignments. Possesses a robust technical foundation as a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) graduate from ICT (UDCT) and brings a proven track record of driving operational excellence, enhancing process efficiency, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

SVP-Operations - Reporting to CMD

Savita Oil Technologies Limited
01.2021 - Current
  • Heading operations of 2 different sites having total production capacity of 2,00,000 MT/annum and turnover of over Rs.2000 crores. Leading team size of around 400 people of unionised & contractual staff.
  • Ensuring all activities as per SOP for achieving production targets, improving productivity, reducing OT hrs, achieving dispatch targets OTIF and controlling Cost/KL.
  • Implementing Lean Six sigma to reduce wastes, reduce variation, ensure zero defects through Poka Yoke, 5S, TPM, TQM, VSM, OEE, Kaizen, etc.
  • Ensuring Zero customer complaints through implementation of TQM and resolving customer grievances through CAPA (Corrective & Preventive Action).
  • Proposing and executing CAPEX budget and REVEX budget for the year within given time frame and sanctioned budget. Targeting Zero breakdown by implementing Autonomous Maintenance. Controlling SLOB inventory to maintain Stock Turn Ratio as per standards.
  • Administration of Plant with respect to Discipline, People Management, Housekeeping etc. Encouraging Employee engagement through training programs, picnics, sports activities, etc.
  • Effectively maintaining statutory, regulatory, and legal compliance as per Factories Act, 1948 and liaison with Government agencies.
  • Ensuring zero major NC during IMS audits, Customer audits, Safety audits, Fire audits, Compliance audits etc.
  • Achieving QEHS targets year on year basis for providing and sustaining a safe working environment and maintaining highest EHS standards by nurturing Safety Culture through BBS.

Head Operations - Reporting to COO

Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd. (A Govt. of India Enterprise)
11.2015 - 01.2021
  • Heading Operations of 3 sites having turnover of more than 600 crores.
  • Translating organizational goals into actionable objectives through KPTs, SLAs, and Continuous Improvement Plans (CIPs).
  • Effective production planning and inventory control to achieve timely dispatches while balancing industrial and retail market demands.
  • Strong focus on QMS, ensuring zero customer complaints, and strict compliance with quality parameters through CAPA initiatives.
  • Proficient in CAPEX/ REVEX planning, reducing breakdown by adhering to preventive maintenance schedule to prevent all equipment failures / repairs before it occurs.
  • Achieved consistent HSE targets, maintained the highest safety standards, and ensured compliance with industry regulations and audit requirements.
  • Fostered a culture of engagement and continuous learning through training programs, safety initiatives, and team-building activities.
  • Introduced online scanners on filling lines for Poka-yoke/error-proofing during filling of small packs.
  • Introduced Dispatch Management system through Bar code readers for FIFO of Finished Goods.
  • Increased FTPR (First Time Pass Rate) from 65% to 97% for Lubricating Oils.
  • Increased all India HSE score of Silvassa Unit from 2.16 to 3.99 out of 4.0 over last 3 years.
  • Achieved > 96% Safety Index for Silvassa Plant through Behaviour Based Safety program.

General Manager - Reporting to CMD

Indokem Limited
12.2013 - 11.2015
  • Responsible for starting new manufacturing site and resource allocation within approved budget.
  • Handling production, maintenance & project to establish manufacturing and production plans.
  • Ensuring that the company's production process, from planning to delivery, remains efficient and cost-effective while maintaining quality standards.
  • Coordinating with marketing and procurement functions for adhering delivery schedules.

VP-Operations - Reporting to MD

Microgenix Specialities Pvt. Ltd.
08.2012 - 09.2013
  • Handling existing and upcoming projects of the organization.
  • Responsible for Strategy development, policy making and implementation of the same.
  • Recruited team of marketing executives for Business Development of the organisation.
  • Handling Statutory compliances, government liaison and getting approvals for upcoming projects.

General Manager - Reporting to CMD

Matex Bangladesh Limited
07.2007 - 02.2012
  • Established manufacturing systems/procedures to reduce manpower utilisation, effective capacity utilisation, positive yields by Lean Manufacturing, 5S Campaign etc.
  • Created SOP in Production, Quality Control, Product Development, Logistics & Marketing and implement change in procedures/ systems/policies of the organization to increase profitability.
  • Enhanced manufacturing capacity by setting up pilot plant followed by installation and commissioning set of 2 reactors with condenser for polymer reactions.
  • Consumed 200 MT of Non-moving RM worth 3.0 crores lying as waste RM for disposal.
  • Developed 70 new tailor-made products and solutions as per customers’ requirement leading to increase in sales volume by 200%.
  • Developed around 15 new vendors for Sourcing right quality RM from various suppliers across the globe in a cost-effective manner ensuring consistent quality.

Asstt. General Manager - Reporting to CMD

Indokem Limited
05.2006 - 06.2007
  • Planning, leading, and ensuring smooth production, availability of resources, timely export of right quality of goods etc.
  • Establish and maintain QMS (Process Documentation) to obtain compliance. Prepare MIS and achieve the targeted figures within stipulated time.
  • Ensure availability of raw materials and maintaining adequate raw material stocks for smooth functioning of Production plant and timely delivery of goods. Monitored the warehousing function to ensure stocks & movement of material as per FIFO.
  • Ensure that customers are supplied with right quantities of good without any delays in deliveries in co-ordination with Logistics.

Production Manager - Reporting to GM

Clariant India Limited
07.1997 - 05.2006
  • Supervise & monitor all shopfloor activities in shifts as per SOP’s to achieve targeted production.
  • Hands-on-experience in batch production, continuous production, condensation reactions, polymer reactions ensuring safe operations. Maintain log sheets and register deviation in respect of inputs, process, outputs, quality, quantity, performance of people, equipment, material supporting facilities, calibration schedule etc. Logging records of RM consumed; FG manufactured in BPCS Software. Maintain documentation of records as per ISO 9001.

Education

B.Tech -

ICT (UDCT)
01.1997

B.Sc.(Chem) - undefined

Elphinstone College
01.1994

Skills

    Executive leadership

    Strategic planning

    Operations management

    Compliance management

    General management and administration

    Training and development

    Goal setting

    Process improvements

    Change management

    Continuous improvement

    Decision-making

    Problem-solving abilities

Accomplishments

  • Received ‘Certificate of Great Place to Work’ for Savita Oil Technologies Limited with an outstanding score of 86 against Industrial benchmark of 88 and personal score of 99/100.
  • Received ‘Certificate of Commitment’ from Central Vigilance Commission, GOI for upholding highest standards of honesty and Integrity.
  • Received ‘Certificate of Excellence’ on participation in the quiz on Padma Awards, 2020 conducted by MyGov, GOI.
  • Nominated as ‘Young Professional’ for attending CPSE Conclave-2018 held in Vigyan Bhavan at New Delhi, presided by Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi.
  • Received ‘Best Performance’ award for the year 2017-18 from Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd.
  • Received ‘Bronze medal’ from International Research Institute for Manufacturing, in National Awards for Manufacturing Competitiveness for Silvassa Plant in 2016-17 followed by ‘Silver medal’ in 2017-18 and for Kolkata Plant in 2018-19 under my leadership.
  • Received ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ for contributing towards ‘Zero LTI’ from Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd. In 2016.
  • Received ‘Employee of the month’ award from Clariant (India) Limited.

Certification

Certified Lead Auditor for ISO 9001:2015 (A038236-63916), adapt at designing, implementing, and auditing quality management systems to ensure compliance with international standards.

Training

  • Completed training program on ‘Lubricants Blending and Quality Assurance’ conducted by United Kingdom Lubes Association (UKLA) at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • Completed Management Development Program on ‘Theory of Constraints (TOC)’ at IIM–Kolkata.
  • Completed training on ‘World Class Maintenance Management’ by Rolly Angeles.
  • Completed training on ‘Safe and Reliable Operations’ conducted by DuPont Sustainable Solution.
  • Completed training program for ‘Internal Auditor of IMS’ and ‘Behaviour Based Safety’ at Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd. Also
  • Completed training program on ‘Mastering Seven Basic QC tools’ conducted by Quality Gurus.
  • Completed training on- Effective communication for improving productivity, Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment, Environment management, Emergency Response management & Waste management, conducted by Humming Birds at Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd.

Timeline

SVP-Operations - Reporting to CMD

Savita Oil Technologies Limited
01.2021 - Current

Head Operations - Reporting to COO

Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd. (A Govt. of India Enterprise)
11.2015 - 01.2021

General Manager - Reporting to CMD

Indokem Limited
12.2013 - 11.2015

VP-Operations - Reporting to MD

Microgenix Specialities Pvt. Ltd.
08.2012 - 09.2013

General Manager - Reporting to CMD

Matex Bangladesh Limited
07.2007 - 02.2012

Asstt. General Manager - Reporting to CMD

Indokem Limited
05.2006 - 06.2007

Production Manager - Reporting to GM

Clariant India Limited
07.1997 - 05.2006

B.Sc.(Chem) - undefined

Elphinstone College

B.Tech -

ICT (UDCT)

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