EHS Leader in API Manufacturing
Resume:
K. SarathKumar
Mobile : 995-***-****
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Certified HSE Professional from Regional Labour Institute -Chennai, Notified Safety Officer by Directorate of Industrial Safety
& Health – Tamilnadu, Lead Auditor – Intergrated Management System (ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018) Result-oriented EHS professional with 20 years of experience in manufacturing industry, well suited to the organization focusing on accident reduction, developing safety culture with people involvement. Handling people through positive and negative reinforcement in balanced way. Key strength is quick adaptation into current EHS system and developing appropriate action plan for sustainable improvement
WORKING EXPERIENCE
Experience in Anjan Drugs Pvt Ltd:
Designation Period Key Achievements
EHS Manager
Aug-2024 to Till date
Successful completion of IMS (ISO 14k & 45 K)
R&R /Progressive disciplinary measure guideline rolled out for manufacturing
EHS Corp guidelines driven through new system
implementations
Functional safety team built to perform the qualitative analysis in each operations with respect to PSM
Plant safety audits like inter plant, cross functional, CEHS audits were conducted and completed more 70% of open points.
Monitoring and adhering to all statutory compliances relevant to EHS with tracker and fixed timelines.
Working on new expansion project environment clearance to manufacture peptides
Optimization of ZLD plant operations with cost saving projects
Experience in Shalimar Paints Ltd:
Designation Period Key Achievements
Manager Safety
Aug-2023 to Aug- 2024
Strengthening of plant SHE standards
Establishing IMS as management representative
Structure and implementation of plant BSC certification process
Waste management system implementation and tracking introduced
Experience in SRF Ltd:
Designation Period Key Achievements
Stabilizing the business, SHE guidelines
Deputy Manager Safety
Jul-2021 to Feb-2023
Gap analysis and streamlining the systems
Identifying safety stewards and training to lead the safety culture
Other initiatives like driving safety kaizens, committees, BBS, statutory compliances etc
Managing brown field expansion project
Developing new Fire hydrant circuit in line to Fire NOC compliance
Key member in the offsite emergency plan and program of manali industrial belt
Experience in ITC Ltd:
Designation Period Key Achievements
Senior EHS Executive
Mar- 2018 to Jul-2021
Implementation of Green field project with zero accidents
More than 2000 man hours of EHS Training given
Developed Contractor safety management systems, PPE management system, Visual managements systems
Lead Plant 5S drive with weekly audit & assessment
Daily plant gemba was taken forwarded with plant hierarchy team
Trained plant shop floor team for 5S, Gemba and kaizen
Area Owner ship concept driven in the name of project safe hands as part of business excellence program
Plant PQDCSM metrics and manufacturing inspiration driven through visual management for business excellence program
All TNPCB and DISH liaisons were maintained with compliance
NSC coordinator for Tamilnadu chapter, Trichy sub committee
Onsite emergency plan, Emergency response team, Risk assessments were rolled out with Joint & additional director concurrence (DISH)
Team member in developing the OFF Site emergency mock drill with MAH units in Viralimalai belt under AD – DISH guidance
Measurement and monitoring the EHS metrics unit wise and making appropriate mitigation methods and plan
Working with PCB officials and AE for plant compliance under CTO,HWM, BMW,E-waste and battery waste management rule
Planning Annual EHS budget and achieved 7% reduction in the target (FY 2019-20)
Training done for more than 100 man hours for Permit work system, HIRA and Management of change in the process
Developing virtual training module through kiosk for semi skilled and unskilled workers
R & R scheme introduced for pro-active reporting systems to improve hazard spotting in floor
Successful Drive of Integrated management system for the plant
(ISO 45001:2018 & ISO 14001: 2015) and rewarded for the same
Nominated for 45K &14K lead auditor course and qualified as certified IMS lead auditor
Awarded twice for the good performance in Last 2 years called GEM & Excellence consecutively
Special appreciation received for the mitigation method executed during COVID-19 crisis management as a EHS team lead Experience in Asian Paints Ltd:
Designation Period Key Activities
Senior Officer 2012 - 2018
Handled and strengthened, permit to work system, Risk Assessment, Implementation of Asian paint safety system, System audits, incident management, supporting in standards and statutes liaising etc.
Played a vital role in TRACC (Manufacturing excellence) implementation program by bridging the SBT and MDT
Anchored visioning exercise as part of Tracc ME implementation
Machine leadership concept driven in the packing section under TPM
Plant kaizen competition driven in PQDCSM
5S program driven along with team formation as facilitator
Activity board executed to aid KPI review and analysis Section officer 2007 - 2012
Brown field project HIRA & Aspect Impact study, CAPEX Project HIRA & RM
/PM inter material compatibility study, conducted ergonomic study in process function, handled complete manufacturing operations, Polymer reactors, packing shop floor (Team size more than 100 handled) Officer – EHS Nov’2004- 2007
Commissioning of ETP, MEE, RO, worked in achieving EMS targets, Meeting environment parameters and statute norms, Incident management.
Worked as team member in NICHOLAS PIRAMAL LTD from May’ 2003 –Nov’ 2004
Operating of High vacuum distillation unit, Multipurpose plant, ETP and Utility service.
Handled critical operations like Cynation, Bromination, and Hydrogenation etc.
Worked as shift chemist in EMPEE BREWERIES LTD from Nov’ 2001 –Apr’ 2003
Analysis of all testing parameters in EHS.
Managing EHS operation in shift.
JOB PROFILE
Environment, Health & Safety:
Notified safety officer for the plant by DISH (CSO)
Certified Lead auditor in Integrated Management System
Developing EHS induction module for Management and non-Management staffs
Done a basic ground work for BSC certification and systematic audit process with ITC EHS guideline
Commissioning and establishment of EHS systems from green field projects to regular operations
Legal liaison of EHS function.
Worked with Pudukottai health department joint director to set up new Corona ward as part of CSR
Implemented new theme called Project Safe Hands to mitigate the safety incidents through Ownership model
Incident management, investigation, analysis, works on counter measures etc.
Implementation of safety gamification KAVASAM (Step to Cultural Transformation).
Developing training modules and awareness videos on safety for contract management.
Implementation of ITC EHS Guidelines, Asian paint Safety Manual, Conducting system audits, Improvements in permit to work system, HIRA, safety contacts etc.
PSM element driven for biscuits and ATTA category Process Knowledge Background
Food Processing:
Critical to safety metrics for biscuits manufacturing is explored through risk assessments
Machine guarding assessment carried out for Sunfeast, Cookies and Chocofills lines
ATTA manufacturing unit was surveyed for ventilation and illumination
Hygiene management system introduced for snacks and noodles / Potato chips unit Paint Processing:
Shift production planning process and executions
Trouble shoot technical issues
Develop controls to resolve issues permanently
Impart training to the team and improve their skills
Take special assignments on productivity and quality improvements
Ensure adherence to APQS process and find gaps
Raise SFI’s to correct / improve process controls. Polymer:
Involved in commissioning of reactors
Stabilization and streamlining emulsion manufacturing process
Train new operators and officers
Develop systems / formats / models to ensure reliability
Improvement projects to minimize process fluctuations Packing Operations:
Handled more than hundred plus team members in a unionized set up.
Managed difficult IR situations
Anchored 5s, TPM, My machine concepts to ensure good hygiene is maintained in the floor
Key role in developing safety systems like, permit, CAPA, LOTO etc.
Improved the awareness on various KPI’s of the plant through Visual displays ACADEMIC PROFILE:
SSLC – Annai Veilakanni Matriculation School –Chennai
Diploma in chemical Technology - Panimalar Polytechnic (DOTE), Chennai (2001)
Diploma in Industrial Safety from RLI – Chennai, (2017)
B. Tech-Chemical Engg. –Alagappa college of technology, Anna University, Chennai EXTRA CURRICULAR:
Shot plant introduction AV for Chief Minister visit emphasizing plant safety & Security process
Completed NSC training for fire safety.
Trained for MINITAB, SAP user application.
Trained for 5S & TPM implementation.
Trained for Industrial relationship management.
Membership in CII and NSC Tamilnadu chapter
Lead water ATM CSR in Tiruvallur, arumbakkam village and associated solid waste management programs
Trained in tracc (manufacturing excellence module) PERSONAL PROFILE:
Date of birth : 10-03-1980
Father’s name : K. Sivadasan
Language known : English, Tamil, Malayalam & Hindi. Permanent address : No.4, Sivan nagar, Oil mill road, Iyappanthangal, Chennai – 77.
DECLARATION:
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“I hereby agree for my personal data, included in my job application, to be processed in line with the needs of recruitment. Place: Chennai Yours truly,
Date: 19.12.2025 (K. SarathKumar)
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