VENKATRAO PANDA
Srikakulam
Summary
Dynamic quality assurance leader with extensive experience at NACL Industries Ltd, excelling in ISO accreditation and analytical method validation. Proven track record in developing advanced agrochemical formulations and managing vendor relationships. Adept at production planning and fostering team collaboration to drive compliance and enhance product quality.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head QC & QA | Site MR
NACL Industries Ltd
06.2015 - Current
- Lead QA/QC operations across multiple laboratories
- Implemented NABL accreditation and ISO systems
- Developed SOPs, STPs, BMRS, specifications & quality protocols
- Analytical expertise: NaOH, KOH, NaOCI, Na2CO3, K2CO3, NPK fertilizers
- Zinc electrolysis: Zinc Ingots & Zinc Sulphate
- Complete water & ETP analysis
- Method validation, stability studies & product quality reviews
- Customer complaint handling with root cause & CAPA
- Vendor development, audits & regulatory liaison
- Recruitment, training & manpower planning
- Production planning, batch monitoring & dispatch scheduling
- Resolved unknown HPLC impurities (119 & 120) in Thifluzamide
Manager QA & QC
Hyderabad Chemicals Ltd
Jammu
04.2012 - 06.2015
- Developed advanced agrochemical formulations: SC, WDG, SG, EW, FS
- Extensive formulation & packing experience in: EC, SL, SC, WP, WDG, SG, Encapsulated Granules
- Products handled include Chlorpyrifos, Imidacloprid, Glyphosate, Fipronil, Acephate, Carbendazim, Atrazine, Emamectin Benzoate and more
- Ensured BIS, FAO & regulatory compliance
Senior Executive - QA
Reliance Industries Ltd - Biofuels Division
11.2007 - 04.2012
- Biodiesel analysis as per ASTM & EN14214
- Fatty acid profiling & MEG analysis (GLC)
- Petroleum product testing (BIS)
- Instrument calibration: GC, HPLC, UV, KFR
- ISO 9000, 14000 & 18000 documentation
- Training QC teams & lab inventory management
- FAC, DHA & EPA method development (GLC)
- MEG water separation project (KGD6)
- Omega fatty acid method development (DALC)
Senior Executive
Nagarjuna Agrichem Ltd
01.1994 - 01.2007
- Commissioning & stabilization of multiple agrochemical products
- BIS, CIPAC, Syngenta & Dow compliance testing
- R&D process development & PD lab support
- Zinc, fertilizer & nitric acid analysis
Senior Chemist
VBC Industries Ltd
01.1992 - 01.1994
Chemist
Vishakha Zincs Pvt Ltd
01.1990 - 01.1992
Education
M.Sc. - Chemistry
Kolkata University
B.Sc. -
Andhra University
Skills
- Quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC)
- ISO 9001:2015
- ISO 14001:2015
- ISO 45001:2018
- ISO/IEC 17025:2005 (NABL)
- Analytical method validation (HPLC, GC, KFR, UV-Vis)
- Advanced agrochemical formulations
- Production planning and troubleshooting
- Internal and external audits
- Capa
- Laboratory management
- Vendor management
- Manpower Management
- BIS standards
- FAO standards
- CIPAC standards
- ASTM standards
- EN standards
- Safety audits
- CGLP compliance
Certification
- Internal Auditor ISO/IEC 17025
- ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001
- Laboratory Management System (ISO 17025)
Current Ctc
13 LPA
Expected Ctc
Negotiable
Personal Information
Title: Head Quality Assurance & Quality Control | DGM - QA/QC
Languages
- Telugu
- English
- Oriya
- Hindi
Notice Period
3 Months
Technical And It Skills
- HPLC
- GC
- KFR
- UV-Vis
- OpenLab
- GC ChemStation
- WinChrome
- SpinChrome
- CSW-32
- MS Office
- Technical Presentations
Timeline
Head QC & QA | Site MR
NACL Industries Ltd
06.2015 - Current
Manager QA & QC
Hyderabad Chemicals Ltd
04.2012 - 06.2015
Senior Executive - QA
Reliance Industries Ltd - Biofuels Division
11.2007 - 04.2012
Senior Executive
Nagarjuna Agrichem Ltd
01.1994 - 01.2007
Senior Chemist
VBC Industries Ltd
01.1992 - 01.1994
Chemist
Vishakha Zincs Pvt Ltd
01.1990 - 01.1992
M.Sc. - Chemistry
Kolkata University
B.Sc. -
Andhra University