SATEJ MHATRE

Key Responsibilities

• Market Analysis:
  Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape for polyester chips.
• R-Auction Management:
  Oversee the R-Auction process for polyester chips, ensuring accurate listings, competitive pricing strategies, and effective auction execution to maximize revenue.
• Product Lifecycle Management:
  Manage the entire product lifecycle, including planning, execution, and continuous improvement of polyester chip products.
• Sales Strategy Development:
  Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve revenue targets and expand market presence for polyester chips.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  Collaborate with marketing, sales, and supply chain teams to ensure alignment on product offerings and promotional strategies.
• Customer Relationship Management:
  Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, gathering feedback to inform product enhancements and address any issues.
• Budget Management:
  Oversee the product budget, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently and identifying opportunities for cost reductions.
• Performance Metrics Tracking:
  Monitor and analyze product performance metrics, including sales data and customer feedback, to inform future product decisions.
• Training and Support:
  Provide training and support to sales teams and customers on product features and benefits to drive effective product positioning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate Distributed Control System (DCS) to monitor and control multiple CP units, including PSF and chipper production lines.
• Adjust key process parameters (temperature, pressure, vacuum, flow rates) in real-time to achieve consistent polymer quality and production efficiency.
• Monitor critical equipment such as reactors, heat exchangers, and vacuum systems to identify deviations and initiate corrective actions.
• Ensure synchronization between PSF and chipper production lines, maintaining optimal output.
• Communicate with field executives to address alarms, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate field activities.
• Manage startup, shutdown, and grade change processes for smooth production transitions.
• Analyze process data and trends to identify bottlenecks and suggest improvements for yield and energy efficiency.
• Prepare daily production reports and ensure proper documentation of operations and downtime logs.
• Enforce adherence to SOPs, safety protocols, and regulatory standards, including ISO and environmental guidelines.

Key Achievements:

• Improved Downtime Management:
  Successfully minimized production downtime during startups, shutdowns, and grade changes by coordinating efficiently with field teams.
• Consistent Product Quality:
  Played a key role in maintaining high-quality polymer output by ensuring precise control over DCS parameters across PSF and chipper lines.
• Process Optimization:
  Optimized production efficiency by monitoring real-time data trends and fine-tuning critical parameters, achieving smooth, uninterrupted operations.
• Commissioning Support and Training:
  Assisted in the commissioning of new control systems and provided hands-on training to operators for effective DCS operation.

Key Responsibilities :

• Equipment Monitoring and Inspection:
  Monitor CP units, pumps, reactors, and vacuum systems to ensure continuous and efficient operations for PSF and chipper lines.
• Raw Material Management:
  Manage raw material consumption (ethylene glycol, PTA, catalysts) to maintain optimal production with minimal wastage.
• Coordination with Control Room:
  Work closely with the Panel Officer to align field operations with DCS commands and quickly address process deviations.
• Maintenance and Operations Support:
  Conduct regular equipment checks, assist in startups, shutdowns, and perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Safety and Compliance:
  Ensure adherence to safety, health, and environmental protocols, maintain field housekeeping, and report operational issues to supervisors.

Key Achievements :

• Downtime Reduction:
  Successfully reduced production downtime by 15% through proactive issue identification and resolution.
• Production Consistency:
  Played a key role in achieving consistent production targets with high-quality polymer output.
• Commissioning and Training:
  Collaborated in the commissioning of new equipment and trained operators.