SURESH VISHNU

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PROFILE

. A Self-motivated, result oriented Plant Operations Manager with

experience in Manufacturing, Packaging, Maintenance, Engineering,

Formulation & Product development and Distribution & Logistics with

leading pharmaceuticals/nutraceuticals /food companies using MRP systems

and applying Lean six sigma and Project Management strategies, resulting

in lower costs and higher profitability.

. Expertise in managing 24/7 FDA, HPFBI, NHP & TGA regulated and fully

compliant manufacturing and Packaging facilities, producing high quality

dosage formats of solids pills and capsules, semi-solids, creams,

ointments, liquid-fill at fast paced environments, following cGMPs and

safety regulations with no lost time injury for 1,000,000 operation

hours.

. Highly experienced in recruiting skilled, experienced leaders and

managing training & skill developmental needs, SOPs development,

monitoring performance and providing feedback.

. Detail oriented, meticulous professional, with skills in managing

aggressive production deadlines while maintaining a high level of

product quality and compliance. Big promoter of continuous improvement

projects on the systems and equipment to increase productivity through

equipment and process optimization and add to both top and bottom line

by reducing cycle time and equipment downtime.

. Collaborative, customer focused and a motivating team leader with

excellent communication and influencing skills utilized to seek

consensus and collaboration with other departments and to keep educated

work force engaged.

. Proficient in Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Office and Trackwise Quality

system.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Valeant Canada Consumer products (Division of Valeant Pharmaceuticals)

Packaging Manager

February 2012 - December 2014

Reporting to Director of Site Operations, led the Packaging Department of

four Line Supervisors, two Set up Leaders and 40 technicians in the

packaging / manufacturing of Nutraceutical products.

. Led the department to deliver a consistent performance of 99.4 % (CTS)

Conformance to schedule at 98.5 % Fill Rate by improving on change over

times, set up times and run times.

. Provided visible leadership by defining and driving strategies to

support Valeant corporate vision to achieve Quality, Productivity,

Safety goals & ensure compliance of GMP/ cGMP requirements.

. Developed and managed the capital budget over $250,000 for the

Packaging/ Manufacturing departments including Capex.

. Implemented Lean Manufacturing (5S, SMED, Value Stream, TPM) at a

departmental level through the use of lean tools and philosophies. Led

projects to reduce wastage (less than 1% usage variance) rework by 95%

and overtime costs by 40%, while exceeding quality objectives of

deviations less than 2% and plant efficiency of 92%.

. Transformed the culture in Packaging / Manufacturing by introducing new

procedures, written work instructions, Master Work Orders and routing of

the equipment in SAP.

. Ensured audits and CAPA (Corrective & Preventative Actions) were

completed on time. Performed investigations relating to deviations,

customer complaints and non-conformances. Conducted Root cause analysis

and troubleshoot issues as required.

. Performed and supported IQ/ OQ (Internal & Operational Qualifications)

of equipment and validation of processes. Involved in HPFBI audit.

. Improved employee involvement by developing, coaching and mentoring team

members and ensured that annual job evaluations and career development

plans were prepared for all employees in the department

Teva Pharmaceuticals Canada

Packaging Supervisor

February 2005 - February 2012

Reporting to Packaging Manager, managed 45 to 50 hourly employees engaged

in packaging of "Over the Counter" and "Rx" solid dose pharmaceutical

products,

. Led Compliance and Process Improvement activities (eg. 5S, VSM) for

improving the changeover and Equipment set-up times by 50% and

Continuous Improvement projects in reducing wastes to less than 2%,

unplanned downtime by 80% and improved cycle times by 30% in packaging.

. Super user for Trackwise system for Quality deviation reporting. Trained

and supported the packaging department in issues related to the system.

Conducted investigations on quality related issues.

. Achieved OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) targets of 90% by

liaising and collaborating with other Shift Supervisors to ensure

efficient execution of Filling and Packaging Operations.

. Improved quality deviations (reduced to 3%) by consistently championing

quality-focused manufacturing processes by being present in the work

area. Monitored work performance and compliance with GMP/cGMP and SOP

requirements. Ensured 100% training compliance for the group.

. Conducted quality audits and actively participated in FDA and HPFBI

inspections.

. Achieved zero accident hours by advocating safe work practices and

ensuring work is performed in compliance with Environmental, Health &

Safety requirements by conducting regular work area safety audits,

including equipment risk assessments, review of SOPs and safety

policies, job hazard analysis and physical demands analysis. Ensure

appropriate safety training is completed.

. Improved employee morale by engaging staff in performance management -

objective setting, development planning, review, ongoing coaching and

corrective counseling.

Taro Pharmaceuticals

Team Lead November

2003 - November 2004

Reporting to Packaging Manager, supervised over 10-20 hourly employees

engaged in manufacturing of "Over the Counter and Rx" Ointments & Creams

used in skin care.

. Operated and managed high-speed liquid / semisolid fill lines well over

92% efficiencies.

. Trained the crew of control process in Health & Safety, GMP,

Documentation, SOP, and personal hygiene.

. Streamlined shift changeover times by creating pre / post shift startup

checklist.

Prior to 2003 Progressive Management positions in India:

Senior Works Manager, Cybele Herbal Laboratories (Ranbaxy)

Factory Manager, Alliance Packaging Ltd.

Production Manager, PepsiCo Holdings Ltd.

Senior Production Officer, Procter & Gamble Ltd.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

. Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Chemical. (Evaluated by University of

Toronto)

. Masters Certificate in Project Management from Schulich School of

Business, Toronto.

Pursuing Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from

Project Management Institute (PMI)

. Six Sigma Black belt certified from Ontario College of Technology.

. Green belt in Six Sigma lean manufacturing (2008) from McGill

University, Montreal.

. Pursuing Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)

from APICS.

. Completed Certifier & Trainer courses in Total Productive Maintenance

(TPM)

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