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Arjun Patial

Arjun Patial

Deputy Manager

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location of Arjun PatialJammu, Jammu & Kashmir, India

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  • Timeline

  • Skills

    Cost management
    Preventive maintenance
    Leadership
    Budgeting
    Maintenance management
    Project commissioning

  • About me

    • Impressive success of 30 + years of rich experience in heading Pharmaceuticals (OSD & Injectables), Engineering Industry and Continuous Process Plant ( Polymerisation). • Expertise in devising & incorporating effective plans & schedules for Maintenance Operations and reducing downtime for enhancing operational efficiencies with focus on optimum utilization of manpower & materials. • Excellence in Budget formulation, Capex Control, streamlining material management & mobilization, machine & manpower management; experience in risk mitigating activities & implementing requirements into systems solution. • Proven track record in benchmarking Engineering standards, Designing, Selecting, and Analyzing the performance of Utilities, projects, maintenance, validation, calibration, budgeting, process optimization, high purity water, digitization, engineering design, cost reduction, asset integrity, and vendor management. • Provided overall Leadership for all plant operations such as strategic planning, selecting process & equipment, capacity planning, process control, cost management & quality assurance to continuously improve results in safety, productivity, quality, service, budget & cost performance. • Proficient in managing Multiple tasks, steering Gap analysis, Risk assessment and executing new testing & Commissioning of new Projects while developing baselines. • Successfully led the refurbishment and commissioning of the Injectable Project for US and EU market, implementing cost-saving measures resulting in 20% reduction in utilities expenses, and maintaining an uptime of machines exceeding 98%. • Achievement-oriented professional with excellent people management skills and capability to manage change with ease; collaborative mind-set with experience in working with multi-cultural people.

  • Education

    • Punjab Technical University

      1998 - 2002
      Master of Technology - MTech

      Production Engineering

    • Institute of Engineers

      1991 - 1995
      Bachelor of Technology - BTech

      Mechanical Engineering

    • Indira Gandhi National Open University

      -
      Master of Business Administration - MBA Mechanical Engineering

  • Experience

    • Jct Filament Division Limited

      Feb 1992 - Feb 2010
      Deputy Manager

      • Led a Utilities Operation & Maintenance team overseeing HVAC (3000 TR), Boilers (20 TPH - Oil & Husk Fired), Compressors (3000CFM), N2 Plants, Water System, and ETP.• Demonstrated success in achieving zero Batch interruption in a continuous process plant.• Spearheaded an Energy-saving initiative, overseeing the commissioning of a Biomass Power plant with a 6MW capacity.• Managed, coached, and developed a team of over 50 Operating and Maintenance personnel, ensuring continuous 24/7 operations for the Polymerization Plant. Show less

    • Torrent Pharma Inc.

      Mar 2006 - Feb 2010
      Engineering Head

      • Successfully commissioned a Greenfield Plant (OSD) for the manufacturing of Tablet, Capsule, and Liquid dosage forms. Established the necessary Engineering functions to initiate commercial operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards for market entry.• Reviewed designs, finalized layouts, and managed the procurement, installation, commissioning, and qualification processes for Utilities, Water systems, HVAC, BMS, and ETP.• Achieved machine uptime exceeding 95%, surpassing expectations.• Implemented Predictive, Scheduled, Breakdown Maintenance, and Calibration schedules.• Identified alternative vendors for Spares and established methods for substituting imported spares, ensuring consistent supply chains.• Conducted training sessions to equip a specialized team with troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.• Ensured statutory compliance with governmental agencies and regulatory bodies concerning Pollution, Boiler operations, and Water management. Show less

    • Cipla

      Mar 2010 - Apr 2024

      Project & Operation of Oncology facility with the state of art technology, MHRA ,TGA ,USFDA approved & under commercial stage . Projects Lead, Commissioning, Maintenance, Vendor Evaluation, Procurement, Energy Conservation, Safety Compliance, Calibration, Quality Management System, Validation, Regulatory Audits.Ensuring Equipment Functionality & ReliabilityEquipment Qualification, documentation and Change managementImplementation of New Technology and Equipment Engineering Compliance Initiation of Operation Excellence Programs Managing Engineering Budget Leading a Professional Engineering Team and Managing Engineering Suppliers Show less • Administered the Operation & Maintenance, Projects, Safety, Validation, Calibration, and Quality Compliance of Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) manufacturing, covering Tablet, Capsule, & Inhaler production.• Ensured compliance with certifications from WHO, TGA, EU, ANVISA, MCC, and ROW markets, with a manufacturing capacity of 350 million units per month.• Achieved machine availability exceeding 99% through rigorous maintenance practices on various machinery including RMG, FBD, FBE, Compression Machines, Capsule Filling, Coating, MDI (Inhaler) Packaging, BMS, HVAC, and Utilities.• Reduced Utilities operational costs by over 20% through the implementation of automation strategies.• Successfully executed and qualified the Building Management System (BMS) post-commissioning for 130 AHUs (Air Handling Units).• Maintained an impeccable record with no major observations in Engineering during regulatory audits.• Streamlined systems and operations through practices like GEMBA Walk, LLF, CLIT, and Unit Operations, aiming for simplicity and efficiency. Show less

      • Head Engineering Maintenance & Project

        Aug 2019 - Apr 2024

      • Site Engineering Head

        Mar 2010 - Aug 2019

    • Emcure Pharmaceuticals Limited

      Apr 2024 - now

      Responsible for Engineering & Projects at Jammu site for Emcure Tablet, Capsule &Liquid dosage as well Dry Injection in Zuventus Responsible for Site Engineering of Pharmaceutical manufacturing Tablet, Capsule ,Liquid & Injection

      • Director Engineering & Projects

        Apr 2024 - now

      • Director Engineering & Projecrs

        Apr 2024 - now

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Project Management Professional (PMP)

      Project Management Institute
      Sept 2021

    • Energy Manager and Energy Auditor

      National Productivity Council (NPC) India
      Nov 2007

    • Boiler Operation Engineer (BOE)

      Director of Boilers Haryana
      Jan 1999