Ravindra Umbarkar
Production Lead | Operational Excellence | Compounding Process Expert
NARHE, PUNE
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
Datwyler Pharma Packaging
Pune
08.2011 - Current
- Lead the Compounding Department to consistently meet production, quality, and safety targets in a 24/7 operation.
- Strategize and execute Operational Excellence (DPS) initiatives achieving targeted maturity levels and a Lean culture.
- Prepare and maintain WI/SOPs, Process FMEA, and training programs aligned with Quality Policy.
- Collaborate cross-functionally on CAPEX/OPEX, technology transfers, capacity expansions, and automation projects.
- Drive Lean initiatives, Kaizen activities, and 6S improvements.
- Manage department budgeting, manpower planning, and resource allocation.
- Troubleshoot production issues through CAPA investigations, root cause analysis (A3, DMAIC, 8D).
- Prepare annual budget/resource plans and production capacity studies.
- Led successful new mixing line start-up, including trials and validation for commercial readiness.
- Migrated ERP from SAP to SAP MII, improving process transparency and efficiency.
Production Associate
DSM Engineering Plastics
Pune
03.2008 - 08.2011
- Operated Twin Screw Extrusion lines (Coperion) for engineering plastic compounding, ensuring adherence to process parameters and product quality standards.
- Collaborated closely with the R&D team for new compound development, supporting trial runs and process optimization.
- Performed material testing including:
Spectrophotometric Analysis
Tensile Strength Testing
Ash Content Measurement
Other physical and rheological property checks to validate compound characteristics. - Maintained daily workflow by setting process variables, observing control points, and reporting production data to management.
- Ensured compliance with GMP, safety regulations, and operational standards in all production activities.
- Coordinated with maintenance for timely repairs and ensured equipment reliability to minimize downtime.
Education
PGDM - Operations Management
MIT SDE
PUNE 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
KALINGA UNIVERSITY
Raipur, India 04.2001 -
DME - Mechanical Engineering
IIMP
Nagpur, India 04.2001 -
Skills
SAP / SAP MII / S4 HANA MES / SCADA Systems
Production Capacity Planning, OEE Calculations, Budget Management
Lean Tools: Kaizen, 5S, VSM, TPM, Kanban, A3, DMAIC, 8D
High-Speed Mixers, Extrusion Lines, Two-Roll Mills
cGMP Compliance, CAPA, and Regulatory Documentation
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Datwyler Pharma Packaging
08.2011 - Current
Production Associate
DSM Engineering Plastics
03.2008 - 08.2011
PGDM - Operations Management
MIT SDE
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
KALINGA UNIVERSITY
04.2001 -
DME - Mechanical Engineering
IIMP
04.2001 -