S.JOHN CLEMENT SAGAYARAJ
***********@*****.***
Cell: +91-994*******
# * / ** ******* **** ******, Medavakkam, Chennai 600 100 Tamil Nadu, India
Objective
Improving the enterprise's profitability in today's competitive business
environment through better utilization of resources by providing the
expertise in Technical & Manufacturing process. Research, invent, create,
develop, support to production and marketing of new products and ideas.
Education
> Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science & Application, 1996 -
1997, First Class, 67%
Bharathidasan University, India. Subjects: BASIC, FORTRAN, COBAL UNIX C
and system Analysis & Design
Thesis: Training and Development Department Information System
.Dalmia Cement (Bharath) Ltd., Dalmiapuram, Tamil Nadu, India.
Advisor: Mr. Samuel, Manager, Regional Training
Centre, Dalmia Cement, India.
> Master of Science in Chemistry, 1994 - 1996, First Class, Major
subject 62.8 %
Bharathidasan University, India. Major Subjects: Advance -Organic,
Inorganic, Physical Chemistry, Polymer and
Spectroscopy studies.
Thesis: "Studies on Casein - Acrylic Graft Copolymer as a
Glaze Finish for Leathers"
Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI),
Chennai -600 020 India.
Advisor: Dr.Y.Lakshminarayana, Scientist, Polymer Lab,
CLRI, India
> Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, 1990 - 1993, First Class, Major
Subjects 68.2 %
Bharathidasan University, India. Major Subjects: Organic,
Inorganic, Physical Chemistry, Industrial and
Environmental Chemistry. Allied subjects: Physic and Math's
Professional Overview
> Contributed 14 years to manufacturing and products developments in
the fields of Automotive, Industrial and Decorative -Paints,Printing inks, Screen Stencil film, Quick Set Varnishes and Pressure
Sensitive adhesives
> Effectively involved in R & D, Quality Control, Production Planning &
Control and Technical services
> Establishing system procedure, internal system auditing and
concentrated Safety & cleaning activities.
> Faced Vendors, Safety, Quality and Process Audit and implementing
Corrective & Preventive measures.
> Expert in running & managing the production and Grinding Mill
Operations.
> Adept in analyzing the repetitive problems and root cause solutions.
> Resourceful at strategizing techniques for maximum utilization of
manpower/machinery.
> Effective communicator with assertive and strong leadership qualities
and analytical skills.
Leadership Roll
Production Planning & Control
Managing overall operations with a view to ensure timely
accomplishment of production targets within the time and cost
parameters.
Overseeing overall Procurement activities, implementing
effective techniques to bring efficiency in operations, improve
quality standards & achieve maximum cost savings.
Planning & effecting preventive maintenance schedules of Coating
machines, grinding mills, spray booth, AHU unit, Power
generators and Battery operated Fork Lift.
Quality & Inspection
Monitoring adherence to quality systems & comply with ISO / TS
16949 & ISO 14000
Standards and maintaining requisite documents.
Implementing quality systems in the organization to reduce
rejections...
Man Management
Managing a team of workmen and guiding them to address and
resolve performance
bottlenecks along with imparting in house training.
Planning effective manpower deployment & works scheduling of
qualified workforce;
addressing training needs of staff to enhance skills and
productivity.
Supervising workmen on the floor and ensuring the quality of
products manufactured.
Career Graph
> June2011 - Till Date Assistant Manager Production in MNC Paint unit
Chennai
> December 2000 - May2011 Head R & D and Quality control
> July 2000 - November 2000 Post Graduate Chemistry Teacher for senior
level
> August 1997 - July 2000 R & D Chemist for new product development and
Technical service
Work Experience
1 Period: June-2011 to Till Date Designation: Assistant
Manager Production.
KCC Paint (India) Pvt. Ltd. Chennai, India. (Body and Bumper Paint
supply to Hyundai Motors and job work units. Manufacturer & Marketed
Industrial and Decorative Paints in India.)
Responsibilities
> Managing production sections - Grinding, Finishing Color matching
Quality control, and Packing section.
> Presented product status in Vendor Quality Review meeting held at
Hyundai motor.
> Prepared and authorized to issue documentation like ISAR, PFMEA,
Control Plan, Flow chart &
Certificate Of Analysis
> Coordinate to purchase & sales team for effective inventory
control.
> Expertise to operation of all facilities and utilities in paint
units.
Area of Exposure
> PRIMER SURFACER (polyester, acrylic system).BASE COAT PAINT
(polyester, acrylic system). CLEAR COAT PAINT (Acrylic, polyurethane
system). TOUCH UP PAINTS (NC based air drying paint system / Urethane
modified paint system). PLASTIC PART PAINT (ABS, PP & NYLON painting
system). FLOOR COATING(Epoxy, acrylic paint system) &
DECORATIVE(Acrylic Water Based)
> Handling OEM Customers namely
o Hyundai Motor India Limited (Body Paint)
o Hindustan Motors (Airless Spray -Body Paint)
> Handling Companies like
o Hanil Automotive India Private Limited (Plastic Parts)
o Jintech India Private Limited (For Spoiler & R/Grille Parts)
o Mother son Automotive Technology & Engineering(For O/S Handle)
o Visio Corp Mother son Limited(For Mirror ABS Parts)
o Hwashin Automotive India Limited(For Fuel Tank Coatings)
2 Period: December 2000 - May2011 Designation: Head R & D and
Quality Control
Standard Inks & Screen Film Co. Chennai, India
Responsibilities
> Hard core R & D, Quality Control experience in Screen printing
inks, Flexo inks, Offset inks, Inkjet inks
> Developed innovative products, upgraded Printing inks quality and
bench marked the Screen Stencil film to imported products.
> Concentrated on Cost Reduction -New Vendors, New RM or Effective
replacement of Raw materials
> Developed new technologies (ECO friendly)
> Systematic procedure and testing methods are implemented and
monitored.
> Experience in printing inks formulation for various substrate like
paper, PVC, PE, LDPE, HDPE, PP, Rubber, Balloon, Metal, Polyester,
Scratch Silver, Textile, Ceramics, Plastisol, Glass Etching,
Fluorescent, Leather, Silicon and Polycarbonate inks ...
> System Implemented in manufacturing and Testing methods
o RM Testing and FG Testing method developed and standardized.
o Color Matching improved (Master & Batch sample stored )
o Adhesion and flow level improved
> Involved in Research activities to develop and upgrade Screen
Stencil Film process
> Participated in Paint Exhibition Show at Mumbai.
> Plastisol (phthalate free) and Textile inks (solvent free) quality
upgraded.
> Experience to formulate and produce PSA(Pressure Sensitive Adhesive)
and Textile Binders(SLN)
3 Period: August 1997- July'2000 Designation: R & D Chemist
Super coat R & D centre (Sheenlac Group) Chennai, India
Responsibilities
> Formulations & Developments in Automotive paints and wood Finishes.
> Co-coordinating with Head QA - Establishing specification, Standards,
Sampling Plans, Test procedure for raw materials & finished products.
> Internal System Auditing for ISO system certification, Periodical
maintenance of laboratory records, Master & batch samples
maintenance.
4 Training
Period: September 1993 - March 1994 Designation: Trainee Chemist
Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd., India.
Undergone Training in various section of Cement plant like
Laboratory, lime stone crushers, Dry & Semi Dry process Kilns,
Cement Mills and Central Control Room units.
Training programs attended:
> Participated in the training program on "Productivity and Team
Building"
Madras Productivity Council Chennai-600 029, India
> Completed Training in "Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting" Usha
Fire Safety Equipments (p) ltd., Chennai - 50 on 19/02/1999.
> Participated in a seminar on "Statistical Process Control" Indian
Statistical Institute
Chennai - 600 029.
> Participated Training Program for "Advanced Filtration Technique"
Chennai India.
Presentation
Poster Presentation: "Studies on Aqueous Polyurethane-Nano Dispersion for
Leather Finishing"
at National Conference on Nano science
and Technology August 2011 University of
Madras, Chennai -600 025. India.
Skills & Strength
Instruments Handled:
> FTIR (Nicolet Impact 400), TGA (DuPont Thermal Analyzed 990)
> PH Meter(826 PH Mobile-Metrohm),
> Gas Chromatography (ED paint/ solvent analysis)(AGILANT7890A-Germany)
> Spectrophotometer (multi angle) Mobile X-Rite for shade matching.
> Resistivity meter for checking robot application paint resistivity.
> Kerbs Viscometer for Plastic Part Coatings.
> Dry Film Thickness Gauge for body.
> Gloss meter for all coatings.
> Humidity chamber (Hot & cold cycle).
> Waves scan instrument for measuring paint film appearance.
> Impact & Bending Resistance for both body & Plastic Parts.
> Hardness, Roughness Gauge & Anti sag Meter.
Computer Skills
> Packages: Focus 5.0
> Operating system : MS -Word, Excel, Power Point.& ERP systems
Languages Known
> Excellent command over written and spoken English & Tamil
Project Handled
> Erection and commissioning of 3000 L Reaction kettle for PSA
and Binders.
> Initial trail batch approval for 10 KL,15 KL &.6 KL new tanks and
Grinding Mills.
Personal profile
Father's Name: Susai Raj .K
Sex: Male
Marital status: Married
Nationality: Indian
Passport: Valid Passport (India)
Driving License: LMV Driving license holder.
S. John Clement Sagayaraj