S. BALAMURUGAN
Production Plant Incharge
Malur
Summary
Results‑driven professional with 7+ years in chemical warehousing and production operations, achieving 100% inventory accuracy, >98% OTIF dispatch and zero‑complaint output for Asian Paints Ltd. Skilled in productivity improvement, cost control, EHS compliance, SOP execution and team capability building. Proficient in SAP MM/WM, WMS and MIS reporting for data‑based operational decisions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Plant Incharge
Pon Pure Chemical India Private Limited
04.2024 - Current
- Delivered zero‑complaint, 100% quality‑compliant production for Asian Paints Ltd. As a certified vendor unit.
- Production output increased by 20% through the implementation of additional machine setup, controlled labor planning, workflow scheduling, and optimized resource handling.
- Improved labor efficiency from 85% to 91% through skill allocation, focused supervision, and performance tracking.
- Reduced raw material wastage and evaporation loss (1.5% → 1.2%) through precise batch planning, controlled handling, and consumption monitoring.
- Strengthened EHS compliance and safe operating practices in alignment with Asian Paints’ regulatory and quality standards.
- Ensured uninterrupted production by coordinating RM/PM availability and dispatch readiness with warehouse and logistics teams, improving planning accuracy based on demand fluctuations.
- Supported statutory compliance (PESO, PCB, Solvent rules), ensuring audit readiness.
- Trained team members in cross-functional roles to ensure continuity of operations during absenteeism or manpower shortage.
Warehouse Incharge
Pon Pure Chemical India Private Limited
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Managed 15,000 sq. FT hazardous chemical warehouse with 30 chemicals, ensuring strict MSDS-based handling, storage, and segregation.
- Achieved 100% inventory accuracy through structured cycle counts, and disciplined bin allocation.
- Delivered over 98% OTIF dispatch performance through proactive planning of tanker unloading and prioritized dispatch scheduling.
- Optimized warehouse storage layout to improve movement efficiency, reduce congestion, and enhance space utilization.
- Reduced storage losses by enforcing robust handling SOPs and chemical compatibility controls.
- Led a 42-member workforce, building EHS awareness, ensuring shift discipline, and improving team capability.
- Implemented and enforced warehouse SOPs consistently across shifts, ensuring compliance and standardized operations.
- Supported statutory, customer, and internal audits with timely documentation and full process adherence.
Senior Executive – Operations
Pon Pure Chemical India Private Limited
07.2018 - 12.2021
- Role Overview: Served as Executive Assistant to the Director, with exposure to complete business operations, including Warehouse, Safety, Quality, Projects, and Administration, supporting strategic decision-making.
- Significant Accomplishments: Developed comprehensive MIS dashboards and KPIs, improving operational visibility for leadership.
- Coordinated PESO, DISH, and PCB documentation, ensuring timely renewals and regulatory compliance.
- Standardized cross-functional SOPs strengthen process consistency across warehouse, quality, safety, and logistics.
- Analyzed reports from the warehouse, safety, quality, and logistics to support data-driven decision-making.
- Improved SOP effectiveness through practical shop-floor insights, and continuous revision.
- Organized cross-functional review meetings and documented MoM, ensuring closure of critical action items.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
Education
MBA - Systems & Operations
Anna University
Trichy06-2018
BE - Computer Science Engineering
Paavai Engineering College
Namakkal, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Basic SAP knowledge in MM/WM
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Warehouse & Inventory Management
• Space Utilization Improvement
• Hazardous Waste Handling & Compliance
• Emergency Response & Fire Safety Audits
• Incident Investigation & CAPA Implementation
• PPE Compliance Monitoring
• Lean Practices: 5S, Kaizen
Accomplishments
- Successfully rolled out Warehouse Management System (WMS) enhancing traceability & picking efficiency.
- Contributed to achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification.
Timeline
Production Plant Incharge
Pon Pure Chemical India Private Limited
04.2024 - Current
Warehouse Incharge
Pon Pure Chemical India Private Limited
01.2022 - 04.2024
Senior Executive – Operations
Pon Pure Chemical India Private Limited
07.2018 - 12.2021
BE - Computer Science Engineering
Paavai Engineering College
04.2001 -
MBA - Systems & Operations
Anna University