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Education
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SUBODH ACHAREKAR

Laboratory Manager
Mumbai

Summary

Experienced with quality assurance methodologies, regulatory compliance, and process optimization. Utilizes data-driven approaches to identify areas for improvement and implement effective solutions. Track record of enhancing product quality and reliability through meticulous process control and team leadership.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Quality Assurance Manager

MAZDA COLOURS LIMITED
11.2018 - 04.2020
  • Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve quality issues and defects.
  • Investigated customer complaints and performed corrective actions to resolve quality issues.
  • Recorded, analyzed, and distributed statistical information.
  • Mentored junior staff members in best practices for quality management, contributing to overall team growth and development.
  • Reduced defects in products by conducting thorough inspections and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Inspected products and worker progress throughout production.

Quality Control Manager

S.D.FINE-CHEM LIMITED
Mumbai Suburban
12.2012 - 11.2018
  • Participated in regular management review meetings, providing updates on quality control performance and suggesting areas for improvement.
  • Updated quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
  • Reduced production defects by 90% closely monitoring manufacturing processes and providing timely feedback to production teams.
  • Consistently maintained detailed records of all quality control activities for easy reference during audits or process evaluations.
  • Streamlined quality control processes, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced costs.
  • Recorded, analyzed, and distributed statistical information.

Consultant

QUALITEX SYSTEMS
05.2007 - 11.2012
  • Training on quality assurance system for Garment Industries.

Quality Assurance Manager

S.D.FINE CHEM LIMITED
Mumbai Suburban
07.2006 - 05.2007
  • Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve quality issues and defects.
  • Investigated customer complaints and performed corrective actions to resolve quality issues.
  • Recorded, analyzed, and distributed statistical information.
  • Implemented corrective action plans based on audit findings, resulting in measurable improvements over time.
  • Mentored junior staff members in best practices for quality management, contributing to overall team growth and development.
  • Achieved significant reductions in return rates by focusing on early detection of manufacturing defects.
  • Specified quality requirements of raw materials with suppliers.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

HEUBACH COLOUR PVT LIMITED
06.2004 - 10.2004
  • Led daily, weekly and monthly coaching, counseling and feedback sessions.
  • Monitored of the reactions of pigments.
  • Evaluated the quality of the pigments.
  • Prepared Pigment yellow 83,183.

Senior Executive Development Pigments

CLARIANT INDIA LIMITED
07.1988 - 01.2004
  • Developed new materials and products such as Phthalocyanine and azo pigments for use in paint,ink,textile,plastic industry.
  • Contributed to team discussions, new project initiatives and executions to advance progress of department.
  • Prepared Crude Copper Phthalocyanine Pigment blue 15.1, 15.2, 15.3, 15.4 on bench scale.
  • Sucesssfully transferred technology of copper phthalocyanine pigment from bench scale to pilot plant and plant scale.
  • Prepared Pigment Red 48 Pigment Red 57on bench scale.
  • Prepared Pigment yellow 12 ,13,14,17,191on bench scale.
  • Converted Crude Pigment Violet 23 into form of different shades on bench scale.
  • Prepared diacetoacets paraphenylenediamine

dimethyl paraphenylenediamine ,chloro paraphenylenediamine on bench scale.


  • Assisted with local household hazardous waste to enhance operations.

Chemist

AMINES AND PLASTICIZERS LIMITED
01.1985 - 07.1988
  • Performed technical laboratory functions in compliance with regulatory agencies and safety requirements.
  • Enhanced product quality by developing and optimizing chemical processes and procedures.
  • Coordinated and performed analytical tests to comply with established standards and specifications.
  • Streamlined testing procedures, ensuring accurate results while minimizing turnaround time.
  • Cleaned and organized laboratory and kept supplies well-stocked to save time, money and promote laboratory efficiency.
  • Contributed to team discussions and new project initiatives to advance progress and optimize profitability.
  • Reduced waste and improved resource utilization by implementing green chemistry principles in product development.
  • Developed and maintained accurate records of experimental data, contributing to integrity and reproducibility of research findings.
  • Enhanced team knowledge and skills by conducting regular training sessions on latest chemical analysis techniques.
  • Prepared waste drums for pick-up and delivery to comply with local, state and federal regulations for treatment and disposal of hazardous waste.

Junior Chemist

GHARDA CHEMICALS PRIVATE LIMITED
Mumbai Suburban
04.1981 - 12.1984
  • Analysis of raw materials.
  • Analysis of process samples.
  • Analysis of research and development samples.
  • Analytical method development.
  • Preparation and standardization of solutions.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Chemical Engineering

09.1983 - 09.1994

Master of Science - undefined

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY B.N.N. COLLEGE BHIWANDI
06.1983 - 05.1985

Bachelor of Science - undefined

B.N.B.COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
THANE, MUMBAI
06.1979 - 05.1980

Some College (No Degree) - Certificate of Independent Director

Indian Institute of Coprorate Affairs
New Delhi

Some College (No Degree) - ESG EXPERT

DIRECTOR'S INSTITUTE-WDC

Skills

Quality management systems

Accomplishments

  • Dissertation: HYDROGENATION AND DEODORIZATION OF COCONUT OIL Accomplishments.
  • Troubleshooting Adjusted controls in analysis to correct problems.
  • Supervised team of 25 staff members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop various databases.
  • Developed eco friendly process for Beta copper phthalocyanine.
  • Developed process for ethylene oxide based process for methyl diethanolamine, choline chloride,choline dihydrogen citrate.
  • Developed process for azo pigments like pigment yellow,12,13,14,17,191.
  • Developed process for pigment blue 15.0,15.1,15.3,15.4.
  • Developed process for phthalate plasticisers Certifications 2013-11.

Interests

MESUREMENT UNCERTAINTY
Interests
Reading of technical article related to manufacturing
Reading about new equipment,
Reading of analytical method development
Reading of database related software
Preparation of training subjects
Personal Info

Address B-103, VIJAYLAXMI BLISS, SHYAM NAGAR, OFF JVLR, OPPSVC BANK, JOGESHWARI EAST

MUMBAI, Maharashtra, 400060 INDIA

Certification

ISO/IEC 17025:2005

Timeline

Quality Assurance Manager

MAZDA COLOURS LIMITED
11.2018 - 04.2020
MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTIES
12-2013
ISO/IEC 17025:2005
11-2013

Quality Control Manager

S.D.FINE-CHEM LIMITED
12.2012 - 11.2018

Consultant

QUALITEX SYSTEMS
05.2007 - 11.2012

Quality Assurance Manager

S.D.FINE CHEM LIMITED
07.2006 - 05.2007

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

HEUBACH COLOUR PVT LIMITED
06.2004 - 10.2004
A.M.I.I.CHEM.E
09-1994

Senior Executive Development Pigments

CLARIANT INDIA LIMITED
07.1988 - 01.2004

Chemist

AMINES AND PLASTICIZERS LIMITED
01.1985 - 07.1988

Associate of Applied Science - Chemical Engineering

09.1983 - 09.1994

Master of Science - undefined

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY B.N.N. COLLEGE BHIWANDI
06.1983 - 05.1985

Junior Chemist

GHARDA CHEMICALS PRIVATE LIMITED
04.1981 - 12.1984

Bachelor of Science - undefined

B.N.B.COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
06.1979 - 05.1980

Some College (No Degree) - Certificate of Independent Director

Indian Institute of Coprorate Affairs

Some College (No Degree) - ESG EXPERT

DIRECTOR'S INSTITUTE-WDC
SUBODH ACHAREKARLaboratory Manager