Venkatesh Kalimahanthi
Senior Technician
VISAKHAPATNAM
Summary
Profile Summary:
Dynamic professional with over 10 years of hands-on experience in the Packaging Department of the pharmaceutical industry, skilled in navigating complex challenges and driving results. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to new tasks are complemented by a proven track record in regulatory audits, including USFDA, EU, and WHO standards. Recognized for adaptability, creativity, and a commitment to advancing organizational goals while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance. Dedicated to fostering a positive work environment and serving as a role model for peers through hard work and integrity.
Overview
3
3
Languages
3
3
Certifications
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Technical Assistant
Eugia Steriles Private Limited
08.2023 - Current
- Confirmed batch records, logbooks, and process parameters ensuring GMP compliance and documentation accuracy.
- Managed CVC labeling machine operations.
- Track and trace equipment of JEKSON Vision system, with the support of Reetrak client application.
- Maintain track and trace system performance through technical support and troubleshooting activities.
- Providing support to engineering team for PMP and breakdown-related equipment activities.
- SOP preparation and review of packing equipment.
- Provided key contribution to serialization activities.
- Scheduled and coordinated line clearance activities before production startup to minimize mix-ups and contamination risks.
- Monitored equipment readiness, documented reporting deviations, and escalated maintenance concerns to support uninterrupted operations.
- Ensured SOP compliance throughout cleaning, dispensing, and production support activities within controlled environments.
- Led junior team members with mentorship and guidance focused on task prioritization and time management strategies.
- Consistently met deadlines by efficiently managing workload distribution across team members.
- Provided technical support for multiple departments, enabling efficient operations and timely issue resolution.
Officer
Biological E Limited
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
04.2021 - 02.2023
- to ensure streamlined production operations functioned.
- cross-functional coordination with supporting departments to achieve production targets.
- upholding discipline and ensuring compliance with GMP norms.
- Review of equipment audit trail.
- collection of alarms and audit of alarm records.
- Labelling Machine (Truking)
- Auto cartonating machine (Truking)
- Tamper evident machine (Truking)
- Shipper packing machine (Truking)
- Carton Coding Machine with Domino Printer & Check weigher
- troubleshooting multiple machines to sustain smooth production.
- Ensuring the running of Automatic Packing Lines.
- partnering with engineering team to troubleshoot breakdowns.
- Leading member in take up the Internal Safety & GMP Audit
- Execution of validation protocols like SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ.
- Supported serialization activities by delivering technical assistance to address problems.
Officer
Pfizer Private Limited
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
09.2015 - 04.2021
- Labelling machine– (New Jersey & IMA)
- Tray packing machine – IMA
- Wrapping Machines (Text wrap)
- Checkweigher
- Troubleshooting multiple machines to ensure uninterrupted production.
- Ensuring the running of Automatic and Semi-Automatic Packing Lines.
- Collaborating with engineering team to troubleshoot breakdowns.
- Printer operation and troubleshooting across various Videojet (laser and inkjet) printers
- creation of optimized coding layouts for line master using Bartender, Clarisoft, or similar software.
- Applied knowledge of pharmaceutical products packing operations, aggregation processes, and barcode printing and verification while aligning with GS1 standards (GTIN, SGTIN, GLN, SGLN, SSCC).
- Management of Optel Vision System .
- Managed track-and-trace system workflows supporting pharma code and pharma proof requirements.
- Handling & trouble shooting of online inspection System (Optel Vision).
- Expertise in trouble shooting of Track and Trace Equipment.
Education
SSC
Sarvodaya High School
Srikakulam 04.2001 -
Narayana Junior College
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Narayana polytechnic
Skills
Senior Equipment Specialist
Advanced troubleshooting
Mechanical skills
Technical support
Equipment management
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving abilities
Accomplishments
- USFDA, SQA, WHO GMP and DI (Data Integrity)Audits.
- Achieve without any incident in Packing Department (Audits like USFDA, MHRA, MCC, ANVISA, TGA)
Certification
IMEx Learn best practices (One best way of doing) on shop floor which can optimize the process (Part of Operational Excellence).
Timeline
Senior Technical Assistant
Eugia Steriles Private Limited
08.2023 - Current
Officer
Biological E Limited
04.2021 - 02.2023
Officer
Pfizer Private Limited
09.2015 - 04.2021
SSC
Sarvodaya High School
04.2001 -
Narayana Junior College
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Narayana polytechnic
Personal Information
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the above written particulars are true to the best of my knowledge And belief.
Place: VISAKHAPATNAM
Date: (Venkatesh Kalimahanthi)