1. M. SRINIVASAN
Contact No.:(Dubai # +971553679192 ) , (India # +91 9790991868 )
Email Id: srini_tnr@yahoo.co.in, srinigirija2007@gmail.com.
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Looking forward to challenging assignments in Pharmaceutical Industry, where a strong background in
Production/Manufacturing can be put to the best use
SUMMARY
A well-qualified and MOH Registered (Regd. No: 4734) professional with more than 18 years of voluminous
experience in Production Planning & Control, Process Improvement and Quality Assurance. Has proven credentials
in strengthening production processes as well as managing quality with strong knowledge of cGMP and industrial
international quality standards. Possesses a successful stint in managing operation and maintenance of wide-ranging
pharmaceutical machineries and equipment in Solid Oral Dosage Forms like Tablets & Capsules, Sachets
Suppositories, Semi-Solid Dosage forms like Oral Pastes & Liquid Dosage Forms. Excels in managing more than
400 manpowerresources, adopting advanced technologies in the manufacturing sector. Has participated and led
various regulatory Audits WHO, ISO 9001-2000 QMS, US-FDA, TGA, MHRA, GCC, Uganda, and Envisa.
KEY SKILLS
• Production Operations Management
• Production Planning & Control
• Process Improvement
• Projects Handling & Documentation
• Quality Assurance
• Operations & Maintenance
• Operation Environment
• Attending MOH Member/Meetings
• SOP, Protocol Review & Approval
• Latest Machinery Knowledge
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Impressive Analytical & Managerial
Abilities
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1. LIFEPHARMA FZE (DUBAI)
Mar 2012 till Date
Designation: Operations Manager
Accomplishments
• Played instrumental role & active participation to reopen the closed factory by MOH-
(UAE)
• Effectively utilized existing machineries and instruments with minimum maintenance
• Developed and driven plans for plant operational fitness certificate and MOH approval for
import of raw and excipients
• Provided all necessary resources to facilitate the establishment and of Quality, Safety and
Environmental system of ISO 9001-2005 and the management representative for the same
• Built the tools and processes to reduce waste and rejection identification during process
through Lean and OEE
• Developed unskilled worker to skilled workman through the talent identification process
• Successfully cleared various MOH audits including GCC and MHRA
• Successfully implementation of Track and Trace system and 2D barcode system in Bottle
and Blister packing lines
2. SUN PHARMA (SIKKIM) Feb
2009 to Mar 2012
Designation: Assistant Manager - Production
Accomplishments

2. • Increased the daily packing output from 7M to 14M within 12 months
• Developed unskilled manpower to semi-skilled and machine operators
• Introduced line leader concept in packing department to develop discipline and leadership
model and thereby improvised quality and productivity
• Deployed ladies to 2nd
and 3rd
shift
• Implemented collator line in strip packing line for 6 up and 7 up and reduced manpower to
50%
• Implemented online defoiler system in blister packing M/c and reduced the rejection from
5% to 1% and increased productivity by more than 30%
• Converted manual & offline packing activity to online & increased productivity by 150%
3. SHASUN CHEMICAL AND DRUGS LIMITED (PONDICHERRY) Jan
2008 to Oct 2008
Designation: Manager – Production
Accomplishments
• Converted the ideal coating machines to operational
• Completed 1 year commercial orders within 6 months
• Developed local persons to machine operators & developed local based environment
system
4. CIPLA LIMITED (PUNE) Sep
2005 to Jan 2008
Designation: Department Head - Packing Department
Accomplishments
• Online set up done for the each packing line
• Brought the concept of line-wise dedication of operators and officers by narrowing down
communication and taking of machines and area
• Team leader concept made and discussion with the team leader everyday regarding
production and issues
• Automation of line done to increase the productivity
• Motivated and trained operators and officers for higher productivity
• Minimized the market compliant by root cause analysis and implementation of action plan
• Converted the offline activity of Sarang Suppository Packing into online activity by
providing embossing facility in the suppository
5. AUROBINDO PHARMA LIMITED (HYDERABAD Unit -XII) Feb
2003 to Sep 2005
Designation: Department Head - Packing Department
Accomplishments
• Streamlined dry syrup filling & packaging activity by introducing online check weighing
system
• Converted labeling machine from hot stamping to online inkjet printer, thereby minimized
the downtime and setting time
• Carried out the training program to avoid cross contamination and health hazard
(compulsory use of protective measures)
• Reduced cycle time of the products the concept of waste reducing resources and effectively
implemented in the shop floor
• Increased the productivity both blister and bottle packing lines by effective resource
planning methods

3. 6. SAI MIRRA INNO PHARMA PVT. LTD. (FORMERLY KNOWN AS AMERICAN
REMEDIES LTD.)
Jun 1997 to Feb 2003
Designation: Executive and In-charge of SD - Production Department
Accomplishments
• Implemented SOPs on shop floor
• Prepared/modified and implemented formats as per industrial quality standard
• Conducted on-job training to achieve quality product as well as productivity
• Carried out the automation in material movement resulting in the low man material
contamination and increase productivity
• Implemented & motivated to use protective measures in manufacturing departments
• Reduced the process loss, increase final yield
• Effectively managed process troubleshooting and process standardization
• Improved the appearance on tablets and brought down the production time via process
modification initiative
• Successfully brought down the overtime in Granulation & Packing Department
• Conducted OJT & Classroom training to improve knowledge, interest (to workmen) as well
as quality of work & product also
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Production Planning and Control
oCarrying out overall activities in production and packing department
o Managing complete production operations & ensuring timely accomplishment of
production targets to meet the distribution requirements from rolling forecast and
availability of machine and materials
oSupervising overall shop floor activities, implementing effective techniques to bring
efficiency in operation and achieve maximum cost savings
o Ensuring effective resource planning for optimizing man and machine utilization,
reducing wastes (Process Loss) to enhancing productivity
oReducing cycle time on recoverable & non-recoverable rejections and their accumulation
o Planning Exhibit Batches in coordination with F&D, QA, customer for Site Transfer
projects
• Documentation
o Authorizing work instructions & SOPs related to production & stores, and ensuring their
strict implementation
oEnsuring production records are evaluated & signed before sending for Quality Control
oHandling of change control and deviation
o Conducting risk assessment analysis (FMEA and CAPA)
oPreparing WIP statement every month and ensuring its verification
oReviewing of Annual product quality Records product wise and its trend
• Validation
oPreparing and reviewing protocol for Soild oral dosage forms Tablets,
Capulsation,Coating, liquid Filling and Packing M/c and review of validation report
(Process Validation)
o Ensuring timely performance of appropriate qualification/validation
• Process Improvement
o Designing and implementing system, process (BMR & Protocol) and procedure (SOPs)
to facilitate smooth functioning of production operations & enhancing operational
efficiency

4. o Focusing on optimization of process parameters and initiating process improvements for
achieving bottom line objectives and productivity target.
• Operations & Maintenance
o Troubleshooting and breakdown maintenance, and preventive, corrective and routine
maintenance for reducing machinery downtime to minimum & maximum machine
utilization
o Maintaining & controlling consumables spare parts to facilitate smooth execution of
projects
• Projects
o Handling project of expansion of Area and equipments
o Ordering new machine, dealing with their parties
o Inspecting machines (FAT and SAT)
o Installing machine and completing their qualification documents (DQ, IQ, OQ & PQ)
• Quality Assurance
oConducting audit in manufacturing department & training to enhance quality of products
during all stages of operation to reduce rejection label
o Taking adequate measure to ensure manufacturing and storage of drugs in compliance
with cGMP
o Handling of market complaints and their action plans to avoid in future occurrence
• Other Activities
o Unit operations, internal audit, safety audit, departmental training
o Have attended workshop on current scenarios in GMP and compliance to Schedule M
o Have attended seminar on Anatomy of Rotary Tabulating Machines
o Attended Training Program on Documentation - Internal faculty, Effective Investigation
Skill - Internal Faculty, Practical Approach to Process Validation - Internal faculty
o Focusing on Waste and Safety Management
o Constant touch with export and marketing co-coordinators by converting non- moving
WIP in to movable one
AUDITS FACED
• US FDA Facility & System Audit
• TGA Facility & System Audit
• MHRA Facility & System Audit
• World Health Organization Renewal Audit
• Indian Drug Manufacturers Association
Quality Audit
• ISO 9001-2000 Quality Management
System
• GCC Facility and System Audits
• British Safety Council Audit
• Local FDA Audit
• MOH Tanzania, Sudan, Pliva, Chanelle
PRODUCT EXPOSURE
• Wide range of Solid Oral Dosage Forms like Tablets & Capsules, Sachets & Suppository
• Semi Solid Dosage Form – Oral Paste and Ointment
• Wide ranges in Liquid Dosages Forms
• Packing activities of Solid, Semi Solid and Liquid Dosage Form & Parental Dosage Forms
MACHINERY EXPOSURE
TABLET MANUFACTURING DEPARTMENT
Granulation Dept:
Saizoner Mixer Cum Granulator (150L,
250L & 800L)
Planetary Mixer (150 L)
Fluid Bed Drier (125L & 800L)
Mechanical Vibrator Sifter
Octagonal Blender (400 L, 600L, 1000L)
Double Cone Blender (400 L,600L,
1000L)

5. V-Blender (500 L, 3250 L) Conta Blender (750L and 1000L)
Capsule Dept:
SA-9 Capsule Filling M/c AF-40 Capsule Filling M/c AF-90 &150 Capsules Filing
M/c
Liquid / Dry syrup Dept:
Steam Jacketted Mfg Tank - capacity of 5000L (Anish Pharma);Ramoco and Marchesini
liquid filling Machines
Transfer Pump; Online Colloidal Mill
Auger Type Filling Machine
Volumetric Type Filling Machine
Semi Automatic Sealing Machine
Automatic Sealing Machine (Monoblock M/c)
Hand Sealing Machine
Labeling Machine (Pack
Leader)
Compression Dept:
Single & Double Rotary Machine (Giga
Press)
Cadmach-CMD4 , Cadpress (45, 55) &
Bi-layer M/c
 FETTE M/c2090i,3090i
GEA module-D and Single Rotary
Machines with Exchangeable Turret
Coating Dept:
Neocota/Solace Automatic Coating
Machine (36” & 60”)
Pam Glatt and Ganscota Automatic
Coating Machine (60”)
Conventional Coating Pan (36, 48)
Colloid Mill
PACKING DEPARTMENT
Blister Packing
PG Model: 240 CH, 230 XT, Rotovac
Blister Packing Machine
Pam –Pac: - BP602, BQS Blister Packing
Machine
Elmac: EPI2500 Blister Packing Machine
Hoonga Blister Packing Machine
Camera- Jackson, ACG Pam; Covans;
Jekson
Product recovery system; NFD rejection
system
Card Pack
Ecobliss Card Packing Machine
Strip Packing
Satellite and Kashmirra Alloys Strip Packing Machine
MST-200 Italy
Online Collator System; NFD system
Bottle Packing
Foong Chang Bottle Packing Machine
Countec Bottle Packing Machine
Silica Gel Inserting m/c – CVC &
Countec
Cotton Inserting m/c –CVC & Countec
Inline Capping m/c – CVC & Countec
Induction Sealing m/c – CVC & Countec
Labeling Machine –Pack Leader
Sachet Packing
Pakona Sachet Packing M/c Star Sachet Packing M/c Mes-Pack Sachet Packing M/c
Suppositories Filling M/C
Sarang Suppositories Filling Machine
Over printing M/C
S-4, S-7, S-8 Image Printer and has Jet TCU Printer and Domino Inkjet Printer and Concept
Coding Machine; Zanasi Inkjet Printer
Cartonator Machine
IC-150 ; CP120,Hicart Cartanator
CAM Cartonator
HV Cartonator
Hoonga Cartanator
Check Weigher

6. Technofour CW-1200:Anristu
Shipper Sealing & Weighing Machine
Shrink Wrapping Machine
Sticker Labeling Machine
Tablet/Capsules Printing Machine
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• M.S Pharmaceutical Technology from Vinayaka Missions (Distance Education)
• B.Pharm from The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in the year 1997
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
• D.P.P.M. from IPER Pune in March 2000
• Import and Export Management, a Certificate Course by Govt. of India in December 2008
IT SKILLS
• MS Office - 2000 with DTP Literacy
• ERP & SAP
• Lotus Notes & MS Outlook
PERSONAL DETAILS
 Date of Birth : December 7, 1969
 Address : S/O M. Mahalingam, No.128, MTH Road, Tiruninravur-602024,
Tiruvallur
 Languages Known : English, Hindi and Tamil,Telugu
REFERENCES
• Mr. Madhusudan Rao, Deupty General Manager Alembic, Mobile: 07872883789
• Mr. Bhupesh Patel, Sr. Manager Sikkim II Plant Head, Sun Pharma Sikkim, Mobile:
09609879711
• Swayam Prakash Business Director- LifePharma –(VPS group Dubai)

7. Technofour CW-1200:Anristu
Shipper Sealing & Weighing Machine
Shrink Wrapping Machine
Sticker Labeling Machine
Tablet/Capsules Printing Machine
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• M.S Pharmaceutical Technology from Vinayaka Missions (Distance Education)
• B.Pharm from The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in the year 1997
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
• D.P.P.M. from IPER Pune in March 2000
• Import and Export Management, a Certificate Course by Govt. of India in December 2008
IT SKILLS
• MS Office - 2000 with DTP Literacy
• ERP & SAP
• Lotus Notes & MS Outlook
PERSONAL DETAILS
 Date of Birth : December 7, 1969
 Address : S/O M. Mahalingam, No.128, MTH Road, Tiruninravur-602024,
Tiruvallur
 Languages Known : English, Hindi and Tamil,Telugu
REFERENCES
• Mr. Madhusudan Rao, Deupty General Manager Alembic, Mobile: 07872883789
• Mr. Bhupesh Patel, Sr. Manager Sikkim II Plant Head, Sun Pharma Sikkim, Mobile:
09609879711
• Swayam Prakash Business Director- LifePharma –(VPS group Dubai)