Manimegalai Jayabal
Head of QA/QC
I/*, SNS APARTMENTS, Old no.2 New No.3, Seshapuram, Tennur - Tiruchchirappalli, Tamil Nadu *******@*****.*** - 888-***-****
Experienced Industrial Professional, having specialized in Quality, Health and Safety Management Systems in Manufacturing Projects. Have efficiently deployed and maintained QHSE management system programs within company site and with contractors working onsite. Possess good knowledge on essentials of safety and quality. Strong customer service experience and a background of achievement in supporting all levels of management and working to set schedules and deadlines that was gained through exposure to various fields of work within Kuwait and sister companies in India. Willing to work in a challenging environment and have capability to handle a team.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Head of QA/QC
KIMMCO - January 2010 to February 2013
Accomplishments:
• Responsible to review Environment, Health and Safety aspects of the work area.
• Monitor QA/QC process in relation to the work handled
• Ensure all activities are in compliance with QHSE policy through audits Engineer Environment Health and Safety
Quality (KIMMCO) - October 2003 to December 2009
Accomplishments:
• Played key role in implementation of Integrated Management system throughout organization,
• Lead Auditor in Environment, Health and Safety Management system
• Leading organization towards product certification namely CE and DCL mark
• Actively involved in commissioning Continuous Emission Monitoring system (CEMS)
• Co-ordinated and carried out Risk assessment
• Participated and lead the conduct of EIA of facility for its expansion project
• Implemented SAP-QM in manufacturing units in Kuwait and India
• Review of emergency preparedness of organization Engineer Quality Assurance
KIMMCO - October 2000 to October 2003
Accomplishments:
• Actively involved in Internal audit of quality management procedures.
• Lead Auditor in Quality management systems
• Participate in addressing corrective actions as per audits conducted Technical Assistant/ Quality Controller
SHUAIBA - October 1998 to October 1999
PAPER PRODUCTS (Kuwait)
Senior Scientist, In-charge
Research & Development - Tiruchchirappalli, Tamil Nadu - February 1991 to February 1997 in
Vensbar Chemicals Ltd., Trichy, India. (Responsible for the setting up and day-to-day functioning of the Pilot Plant Laboratory)
3.) One Year and 3 Months - Various Projects, Seminars and Training BRIEF REPORT ON NATURE OF WORK HANDLED
Nature of work at KIMMCO
A) QA/ QC functions
• Implemented ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 at site.
• Management Representative for Integrated management system ( ISO 9001, ISO14001, OHSAS 18001)
• Representing the management during various certification audits Surveillance audits, mainly ISO CE, DCL.
• Monitoring HSE, QA/QC manual, plans, departmental procedures, work instructions to ensure they meet the QA requirements in accordance with ISO 9000, ISO 140001, OHSAS 18001 accredited system
• Responsible to ensure compliance of all functions in the organizations to standards through internal audits.
• Responsible for preparing for Management Review meeting and conducting.
• Identify and coordinate with Management for implementation of corrective and preventive action pertaining to Internal audits, Risk assessments and safety issues.
• Periodic review of system to ensure effective implementation of the Integrated Management system.
• Responsible in the review and implementation of the related Environment, Health and Safety aspects of the work area.
• Ensure that workplace satisfy health and safety requirements.
• Prepare, Implement and Monitor all the QA/QC Procedures, QC Plans and Work Instructions and Witness inspection as per the Inspection and Test Plan / Execution Plans whenever required.
• Liaise with other managers and staff throughout the organisation to ensure that the QA system is functioning properly.
• Working with purchasing staff to establish quality requirements from external suppliers; including MSDS and other relevant certificates.
• Ensuring the execution of corrective action and its compliance and ensure that records are maintained.
• Able to handle equipment Micronaire apparatus, Compression test equipment, Thermal conductivity equipment, Humdifier chamber
A) Environment related functions
• Prepare, review and update environmental investigation and recommendation reports.
• Collaborate with hazardous waste technicians, experts, environmental scientists to address environmental problems.
• Inspection of facilities in order to evaluate operational Effectiveness and ensure compliance with environmental Regulations
• Provide administrative support for projects by collecting Data, providing project documentation, training staff and performing other administrative duties
• Advice management on the environmental non-compliances found during independent audits and follow-up.
• Inform company employees and site contracted workers on the environmental obligations for compliance.
• Carry out and evaluate the environmental aspect and impact assessments of activities performed within site.
• Co-ordinate and manage environment management programs
• Develop and present environment compliance training or orientation sessions.
• Assess MSDS of the chemicals used in the premises and impart suitable measures spill containment for proper disposal.
• Monitor progress of environmental waste program.
• Maintain, write and revise quality assurance procedures and Documentation.
• Be involved in requesting bids from suppliers and consultants.
• Involved in installation and commissioning of the Continuous Emission Monitoring Equipment and system
(OPSIS) at site for measuring the emissions from the stack/chimney.
• Participated and lead the team with the study and evaluation of facility for submittal of the EIA report by independent authorities.
• Perform regular noise measurement of the facility and indicate to management on the compliance to the Industrial Noise levels as per EPA.
• Perform regular monitoring of the wash water checks and perform checks for compliance.
• Involved in checking the wear of the furnace walls using the thermo graphic camera. A) Safety related functions
• Involved in conducting safety awareness campaign for use of appropriate PPE.
• Conduct safety audits of the contractors working on site.
• Perform random inspection of the fire fighting equipment.
• Involved in Risk Surveys conducted by third party and submit reports for Insurance coverage.
• Involved with safety dept. to conduct fire drills at site.
• Involved for on-site tasks for the renewal of Fire Brigade certificate.
• Preparing and conducting safety talks for staff
• Preparing and conducting safety awareness sessions for all production and administrative staff.
• Review of the emergency procedures, safety signs, PPE requirements, and to identify and carry out risk assessment of the workplace.
A) Other off-site assignments
• Conduct independent audits of plants in India and submit to management on the findings.
• Achieved ISO 9001:2008 certification of manufacturing units in India.
• Involved in coordinating for certification to ISO14001 and OHSAS 18001.
• Implemented SAP - QM module in manufacturing plants in India.
• Support end users of specific requirements in India
• Support end users with master data maintenance and conduct training as per requirement in India. A) SAP-QM Project Implementation: 3 years of SAP-QM implementation experience
• Implementation of complete life cycle of QM project from -Project design phase, Mapping business requirement in SAP, continuing with configuration, testing and implementation of QM module till supporting the end users
• Reviewed deliverable contents including Business Process Procedures BPP s and unit test and integration test scenarios.
• Go live support for Post Implementation issues from head office to users in Kuwait and India.
• Imparting training classes to super users / endusers
• Involved in Business Process Reengineering, change management and knowledge transfer.
• Streamlining of standard personnel actions in SAP QM/PP/MM module.
• Studying the User requirements and existing Developed Programs and Layout Sets, modified Transactions and Layout Sets to get the User required Output for PP/QM. Nature of work at Shuaiba Paper Products Co (Kuwait) Worked in Quality Control department involved in the Quality control during production and analysis of waste management.
Nature and assignments undertaken at Vensbar Chemicals
• Manufacture of Plasticizers like Di-iso-octyl Phthalate (DIOP), Di-octyl Phthalate (DOP) Di-ethyl Phthalate Plasticizer (DEP), Di-butyl Phthalate (DBP), Diethyl Sulphate, Di-calcium Phosphate (DCP)
• Conduct Research-oriented tests to manufacture DIOP, DOP, DEP, DBP, at laboratory scale, assess the quality of the product, and determine the proximal conditions and costs involved to manufacture the same at industry scale
• Course of study on other projects.
Zeolites
Coumarin
Diallyl Phthalate
Plasticizers from Molasses
EDUCATION
Master's in Engineering
National Institute of Technology ( Regional Engineering College) - Tiruchchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 1991
Masters in Applied Chemistry
National Institute of Technology ( Regional Engineering College) - Tiruchchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 1989
B.Sc in Chemistry
Ramasamy College - Tiruchchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
1987
Higher Secondary School
Indian School
1983
SKILLS
Qa, QC, Team Leader, Inventory Management, 5S, Kaizen, First Aid, Safety, Training ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Quality Management, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Quality reviews, Audits, Operational effectiveness, Assessments, Training.