Surandiran S

Leading end to end plant operations with focus on safety, efficiency, and quality.

Led operations in a 100,000 sq. ft. facility with a 50-member team, achieving 15% output growth and downtime reduction through process optimization and proactive maintenance.

Drove lean manufacturing initiatives across plant operations, SCM, and quality, achieving cost reductions and improved operational efficiency.

Directed operations across 4 plants in Maharashtra, managing PPC, production, SCM, quality, and maintenance.(Dr.Cipy, Dr.Fixit and Roff). Improved productivity and reduced costs via labor optimization, material utilization, and process improvements. Implemented inventory control across units and job workers, ensuring buffer stock availability. Collaborated with R&D and QC to upgrade product standards and resolve technical issues. Delivered unit-wide reports for strategic decision-making. Skills: Manufacturing Operations, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Process Optimization, Preventive Maintenance, EHS Compliance, SAP (PP/MM/PM).

(Earlier Cipy Polyurethanes Pvt. Ltd. ) Directed end-to-end plant operations including production, packing, warehouse, procurement, and quality assurance for South India. Managed a 30+ dealer network, ensuring consistent on-time supply. Redesigned workflows to boost efficiency and cut costs by eliminating waste. Implemented quality systems that reduced defects and enhanced customer satisfaction. Strengthened plant safety culture through training and risk mitigation programs.

Supervised daily Milling, Blending, Sieving, and Packing operations in an Export Oriented Unit, ensuring GMP, CGMP compliance, workplace safety, and adherence to production schedules. Key Achievements: Led a team of technicians and workmen, optimizing manpower allocation to meet production and packing targets. Conducted monthly GMP and safety training to improve workforce compliance and operational standards. Managed production order creation, material receipt, and documentation using SAP. Successfully participated in GMP, USFDA, OHSAS, FSMS, and KOSHER audits, achieving full compliance.

Supervised herbal Extraction, Concentration and Drying Activities. Managed the team of Technician’s and workmen’s and allotting work, manpower for daily production & Packing schedule. Ensured the compliance of GMP, safety of workmen and foreman during the production.

Graduate Trainee. Worked as Shift Engineer for incinerator, utility, oxy-chlorination, and ethylene purification units, handling production, maintenance, and shutdown operations. Key Achievements: Prepared plant start-up and shutdown procedures using SCADA systems; operated TATA Honeywell FSC 101 PLC and Siemens-based DCS systems. Implemented 5S Quality Environment system and ensured strict compliance with work permit standards. Managed documentation for daily shift production, equipment changeovers, preventive maintenance, and chemical consumption. Conducted weekly line inspections and troubleshooting during plant emergencies and process upsets. Successfully completed pilot-scale yellow acid 30% HCL decolourization study. Gained familiarity with ISO 9000 and OHSAS 18000 standards.