Vinod Katkar

Experience

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  S.H.KELKAR & CO PVT LTD

  Sept 2003 - Aug 2013

  1)Hands on experience in various type of reactions like esterification,etherification,williamsons synthesis,aldol condensation,friedel craft,grignards reagent etc.Many aromatic molecules process set up at bulk level.2)Experience in crystallistion,distillation techniques3)Documentation as per ISO made & handled audits successfully4)Experience in extraction techniques of gums5)Experience in steam distillation to extract oils6)Experience in hydrogenation by using raney nickel,palludium on carbon,Ruthenium on carbon7)Experience in calculation of final product costing considering RMC,batch consistent yield & overheads8)Experience in handling pilot plant unit & optimization of product processes before taking at plant level9)Worked closely with R&D to review existing processes & development10)Learned chemistry practically with details of reaction mechanisms,concepts 11)Have exposure to carry out reaction at lab,pilot plant & bulk plant level Show less • Established quality standards for finished goods(FG), raw materials(RM) & Fragrances.• Supervised & guided to chemist across multiple shifts.• Monitored non-conforming products( FG,RM & fragrances)-Root cause analysis.• Communicated non-conformance & it’s solution & all other QC reports to appropriate departments.• Maintenances & calibrated equipment as per frequency noted in procedures• Developed proper analysis method for new products with the help of R & D• Maintained necessary buffer level of consumables/accessories & chemicals required for QC testing.• Monitored QC activity related to testing of RM, FG & fragrances by Gas chromatograph & wet analysis sometimes by mass spectrometer & then comparing results against standards• Performed olfactive analysis of RM & FG by comparing with standard• Visited distillation areas & determined by smelling odour qualities of prepared material.• Documentation(specifications, standard operating procedure, certificate of analysis made)• Trained & maintained discipline, employee relations. Show less

  • Production-Aromatic chemicals,Resinoids,Essential oils

    Aug 2004 - Aug 2013

  • Quality Control Executive

    Sept 2003 - Jul 2004
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  Keva - Fragrances, Flavours & Aroma Ingredients

  Sept 2013 - now

  1) Planning,organizing ,coordinating & control production activities as per requirement of monthly production plan2)allocating jobs to supervisors to meet daily targets3)ensuring optimum production & productivity 4) Implemented various systems,SOP's & documentation - Quality management systems,Environment management systems5) Developed & trained subordinates in SAP,Ms-Excel to achieve desired performance level6)Preparing of daily ,monthly production reports,Problems ,opportunities,achievements in process & presented in monthly meetings7)Monitoring of OTIF,First pass yield,MHPT7)coordinating with stores,purchase,Customer service,maintenance ,quality control & assurance departments daily to function smoothly & to fulfill requirements as per need & urgency8) taking responsibility of quantity & quality produced of daily production9)assisting QA/Product development to standardize manufacturing process & validate the same as well as finding root cause for non conformance10)reviewing & verifying the compliance to QMS,EMS,GMP systems11) establishing discipline & team work in work force12)taking responsibility of yields & final reconciliation of product & stock accuracy13)Identifying talent in teammates & to recommend for next level14)making of production plan as per past trend & its execution15)Making reports in excel & circulating to team which helps for daily planning & pending order information. Show less

  • Production Manager

    Apr 2021 - now

  • Assistant Production Manager-Fragrance manufacturing

    Jul 2018 - Apr 2021

  • Senior Production Executive-Fragrance manufacturing

    Sept 2013 - Jun 2018