Siva Sankar . Meka

Siva Sankar . Meka

Director Operations (whole time Director) @ Nichino India

About

Transformational business leader with 19+ years of experience in global chemical manufacturing, including Board-level leadership. Proven track record of driving innovation-led growth, integrated R&D commercialization, multi-plant manufacturing excellence, and global supply chain performance across agrochemicals, specialty chemicals, flavors & fragrances, and pharmaceuticals. Recognized for building end-to-end value chains—from molecule development to global delivery, enabling scalable, compliant, and cost-efficient operations. Strong expertise in regulated markets, process safety, ESG, and enterprise-wide transformation. Currently serving as Whole-Time Director & Board Member, leading an ₹800+ Cr organization with multi-site operations with domestic and international presence. Recognized for building high-performance leadership teams, driving profitability improvement through Efficient & Effective operations, ensuring regulatory excellence, and aligning operations with long-term corporate strategy. Aspires to lead a Agro Chemical/Fine chemical /pharmaceutical API & Intermediates organization as CEO, driving sustainable growth, regulated market expansion, and stakeholder value creation.

Country

India

City

Hyderabad

Industry

Chemicals

Skill

Change Management, Business Strategy, People Development, Supply Chain Management, Product Development, Process Optimization (Manufacturing), Manufacturing, Operations profit & Loss management , Organizational Development, Business Analysis, People Management, Corporate Finance, Operational Excellence, Operations Management, Operational Efficiency, Cultural Transformation, Business Continuity Planning, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), Operational Risk Management, Project Management

Experience

Nichino India

Director Operations (whole time Director)

Nichino India

LinkedIn
2024-11 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Lead & Drive the manufacturing operations of multiple units(Technical , Formulations & R&D plants) & manage entire gamut of supply chain to ensure On time deliver the finished goods to meet the customer requirements (Export & pan India supplies) with quality & cost effective manner by ensuring continuous compliance operations & Efficient business operations through optimum utilization of resources by managing cross functional teams - Manufacturing, Quality, Safety , Reliability , compliance, legal , R & D, Process development, HR, Operations excellence & responsible care (CSR) . Effective risk mitigation strategies through business continuity & Risk management strategy & Productivity & Efficiency improvement through lean & manufacturing excellence tools. Strong drive on capacity building of people & facilities

Nichino India

Vice President

Nichino India

LinkedIn
2024-8 - 2024-10 · 3 mos

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Nichino India

General Manager - HSE

Nichino India

LinkedIn
2023-4 - 2024-7 · 1 yr 4 mos

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Heading corporate EHS function to lead & drive EHS & sustainability operations across organisation, consisting of two technical manufacturing units , two formulation manufacturing units, R&D unit & sales and field team

IFF

Environmental Health Safety & Sustainability (EHS & S) Specialist - Operations

IFF

LinkedIn
2020-3 - 2023-3 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Sri Potti Sri Ramulu Nellore, Sri City, Andhra Pradesh

1. Responsible for EHS business operations of two manufacturing units Flavors (Liquid compounding, Powder seasoning, spray dry) & Fragrance (liquid compounding) 2. Responsible for day to day Pollution control operations with the help of 8 member team - waste water treatment(WWTP), odor abatement (RTO) & Industrial waste management 3. Lead & Drive the Process safety & Work place safety improvement by implementing global safety standards & procedures 4. Responsible to maintain Site EHS legal register in order comply the conditions mentioned at operating permits/licenses from statutory authority. 5. Advise and coach on Fire & Explosion prevention strategy while storing & Handling flammable chemicals, powders 6. Site champion for waste management towards ZWL certification (Zero waste to landfill) 7. Safety inspections & audits for workplace safety improvement 8. Lead the integrated Safety & Environment management systems (ISO14001 & 45001) 9. Industrial exposure assessment for the Toxic chemical handling activiites significant results achieved in this role: 1. successfully completed the Green field project (85 MUSD) without any LTI - 6 million safe manhours during project stage 2. successfully completed design, commissioning & operation of complex waste water treatment plant to meet the discharge norms. 3. successfully obtained Zero waste to Landfill (ZWL) certification with in two years of commercial operations. 4. around 70 % cost reduction for the hazardous waste disposal when compared to the baseline cost

IFF

Environmental Health Safety (EHS) Specialist - Projects

IFF

LinkedIn
2017-7 - 2020-3 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Chennai Area, India

1. Obtained LEED - Green building certification from the USGBC & Silver rating from the IGBC for the project for the Healthier & sustainable future 2. successfully completed Green field project 85 million USD worth without any LTI and 6 million safe man hours during the project phase. 3. Obtained all applicable Permits/Licenses from the respective authorities - PCB, PESO, Factories department & Fire authorities for the construction & Operating the factory for commercial operations. 4. conducted detailed Risk assessment on workplace safety & Process safety right from design , commissioning stages and completed Pre-start up safety reviews (PSSR) for safe operations.

International Paper

EHS Manager

International Paper

LinkedIn
2015-11 - 2017-6 · 1 yr 8 mos

Rajahmundry Area, India

Hospira

Deputy Manager - EHS

Hospira

LinkedIn
2014-9 - 2015-11 · 1 yr 3 mos

Viskhapatnam

Working as Environment, Health & safety professional in pharmaceutical manufacturing industry(Injectable manufacturing).

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories

Site Safety,Health & Environment (SHE) Lead

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories

LinkedIn
2012-6 - 2014-8 · 2 yrs 3 mos

FT- SEZ Plant, Pydibheemavaram, Andhrapradesh

Responsible for all Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Operations for the Tablets & capsules manufacturing Unit. Pharmaceutical Formulations Unit - FTO -SEZ Direct reporting to Plant Head & functional reporting to BU SHE Head.

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories

Jr.Manager- SHE

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories

LinkedIn
2010-1 - 2012-5 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Yanam, India

Responsible for Safety, Health & Environment Operations for the Pharmaceutical formulations manufacturing plant - FTO-4 Unit (Tablets, Capsules & sachets) manufacturing unit.

Laurus Labs Limited

Senior Assistant in EHS

Laurus Labs Limited

LinkedIn
2007-6 - 2009-12 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Visakhapatnam

Works as Environment lab analyst as well as Safety coordinator

Education

Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli

Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli

LinkedIn

Business Administration and Management, General

2025-10 - 2026-11 · 1 yr 2 mos
Institute of Directors (IOD), India

Institute of Directors (IOD), India

LinkedIn

corporate governance -

2024-10 - 2025-1 · 4 mos
Andhra University

Andhra University

LinkedIn

Environmental Chemistry

2005 - 2007 · 2 yrs

Post graduate with applied environmental chemistry from GITAM college from Andhra univesity. Detailed study on waster water treatment methods & Air pollution control technologies along with various analytical experience.

Andhra University

Andhra University

LinkedIn

Physics Chemistry

2003-6 - 2005-3 · 1 yr 10 mos

Graduation in Chemistry, Physics & Mathematics

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