BADRINARAYANAN PADMANABHAN

• Responsible as Plant In-charge
• Production planning and scheduling as per the Re-Order Level (ROL)
• Responsible for reconciliation and consumption for Return FG
• Tracking of Cost Per Liter, Productivity and Yield on daily basis
• Reduced the Cost Per Liter from Rs.13/Liter from Rs.9.4/Liter
• Conducted performance evaluations, identifying areas for development and rewarding strong performance.

• Responsible for production of solvent-based plant
• Bulk and SKU planning for products
• Responsible for recording abnormalities and conducting 5Y analysis, closing them by implementing counter measures
• Sharing RM requirement for Auto Refinish segment products and arranging RM for next month with Mother plant
• Implemented biocide spray system in 10 KL filling line following customer complaints of foul smell in 10 L and 20 L paint buckets
• Successfully implemented Bar Code Label System for Automotive Refinishing products

• Responsible for the overall production functioning of the paint division (OEM and Protective Coatings)
• Delegating responsibilities to the shift supervisors regarding production plan and planned shift output
• Responsible for recording of new batch standardization, non-conformance, near misses, and their closure
• Timely reconciliation of bulk use solvents and stainers to have a check on stock variance
• Coordinating with R&D for Design Change Requests (DCR) for products with quality parameters out of specifications
• Suggested and implemented a Kaizen project for reduction of filling time of hardeners from 11-12 hours to 8 hours

• Coordinating production workflow for one or multiple products (primers, top coats, curing agents); planning and prioritizing operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay
• Determining manpower, equipment and raw materials needed to cover production demand; managing the task of timely delivery of the product within the stipulated time
• Assigning workers and other staff to production operations; administering production activities in line as per the requirement of the internal customers; implementing strategies to enhance productivity and yield
• Providing periodical production reports to Management giving details of shortage if any in material availability
• Maintaining the stock of material without any variance by conducting stock verification and documentation
• Performing root cause analysis of defects & quality problem-solving by using 7QC tools and conducting in-process inspections, incoming inspections, pre-dispatch inspections and layout inspections
• Initiated the liquidation of FG in distress inventory (value of 7.35 lacs approx.) by coordinating with R&D, and executed successfully

• Responsible for production of solvent based liquid inks (Flexo & Gravure), intermediates and clear varnishes in shifts, for manpower planning, for coordination with planning control, with Stores, and with Maintenance respectively
• Impart training on new or modified standard operating procedures and work instructions to operators
• Have hands-on experience in in-process QC testing of printing inks
• Have in-depth knowledge of ink chemistry

As Account Manager Sales- (Flexible Packaging)

• Took up the role of Account Manager Sales-Flexible Packaging, to serve as full-fledged one-point contact for customers and
• sales personnel, also for sheet-fed UV inks, water-based inks order creation and dispatch when required
• Punching of customer orders in SAP, and ensuring the delivery of the order within the agreed timeline to the customer
• Coordinating with shop-floor team, PPC, Purchase, dispatch team, sales team, customer and 3rdparty logistics team for
• production, scheduling, imported inks order status, dispatch schedule, order status and consignment status respectively

• Responsible for production and production planning for alkyds and emulsions in shifts
• Planning of manpower and raw material for shifts
• Conducting Tool Box Talk, and new or modified SOP and WI training for workmen
• Coordination with Stores for RM availability and with Maintenance for breakdowns respectively
• Upkeep and updating of batch cards on daily basis
• Performing in-process quality checks and monitoring of process parameters till discharge