1. Mahalingam Balaguru
Senior production technician
Singapore
Mobile: +65 96446320
E-Mail: mahalingam.balaguru@yahoo.com
LinkedIn: https://sg.linkedin.com/in/mahalingam-balaguru-4b4544122
OBJECTIVE
Manufacturing and production professional skilled in leading high-producing teams and using lean
manufacturing to reduce costs and increase process efficiency
SUMMARY
 Dedicated and focused professional with over 14+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry
and food industry
 Proficiency in, validation of equipment in a cGMP environment
 Expertise in SOPs, SDS, Training new members, Team Management, handling equipment’s, validation and
documentation.
 Extensive knowledge of ISO standards, EUGMP, WHO, FDA, cGMP guideline, Basics of ICH guide
lines
 Conversant with, SAP environment
 Preparation of batch Manufacturing Records, and reviewing the documentation according to GDP norms.
 Performs Scheduled/Unscheduled PM's, tool qualifications,
 Updates job knowledge by participating in training opportunities.
AVAILABILITY
 Ready to relocate
 Do not have a bond with the current employer
SKILL SET
 Operating Systems: Windows 2000 / XP / 7, MS Office
 Software: SAP
 Technical Equipment Calibration, Manufacturing Methods and Procedures, Manufacturing
Quality, Production Planning, Attention to Detail, Thoroughness, Documentation
Skills, Analyzing Information
EQUIPMENTS HANDLED
Distillation column Spray dryer Tray dryer
Centrifuge, Agitators Centrifuge
Vacuum Concentrators Chiller Roll compactor
pumps
Falling film Evaporator
Nutche filter Reactor
Roto cone Vacuum dryer
Glass lined reactor Hydrogenators
HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS HANDLED
Ethanol, Chloroform
Methanol, Ethyl acetate
Acetone Hexane
Bromine Iso propyl alcohol
Sulphuric acid Acetic Acid
Caustic soda Ammonia
LANGUAGE SKILLS
 Proficient in English
 Proficient in Tamil

2. EDUCATION
 Diploma in Chemical Technology, Krishnasamy Memorial Polytechnic cuddalore, India, - 2001’
 Diploma in Evaporator Processes Technology, Singapore-2010
 Diploma in Dryer Processes technology, Singapore- 2010
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Confined space assessor certified by NTUC learning hub
WORK EXPERIENCE
Wyeth Nutritional PTE Limited, Singapore Jun-2009 to Till Date
Senior Production Technician
• Prepares for production by reviewing production schedule; studying and clarifying specifications; calculating
requirements; assembling and weighing materials and supplies.
• Prepares equipment by performing sterile cleaning-in-place (CIP) and cleaning out-of-place (COP);
conducting operator inspections; performing preventive maintenance checks
• Produces requirements by operating and monitoring equipment; observing varying conditions; adjusting
equipment controls; calculating concentrations, dilutions, and yields; adhering to aseptic filtering and filing
procedures.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by following current good manufacturing practices (cGMP), and
standard operating procedures; complying with legal regulations; monitoring environment.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; calling for
repairs.
• Documents production by completing forms, reports, logs, and records of equipment and batches.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in training opportunities.
• Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests;
exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Resolve low yield, technical support for operations with good trouble shooting skills
Apotex pharma chem. pvt ltd, Bangalore Oct 2007 - Jun 2009
Technical Assistant
• Maintain the documents as per TGA, USFDA, and GMP regulation.
• Frequent checking of plant operation.
• To carry on the production according to process plan.
• Arrange the raw material, solvent and utilities, so that production also carried smoothly.
• Review of Batch manufacturing report and equipment logs.
• Prepare equipment to run manufacturing processes
• Test products for appropriate functionality
• Monitor and adjust production processes and equipment to ensure quality
• Prepare, assemble and load manufacturing materials
• Assemble, test and pack manufactured products
• Calibrate and adjust equipment to meet optimum quality levels
• Maintain production logs and prepare documents
• Initialize and shut down processing equipment
• Troubleshoot equipment problems and install new equipment
Sanmar Specialty Chemicals Ltd., Hosur Aug 2004 - Oct 2007
Production Chemist
• Frequent checking of plant operation.
• Centrifuging operation for purifying the product.
• Maintaining the raw materials and products stocks in the plant.
• Solvent purification and solvent recovery.

3. • Solvent loss reduction and yield improvement.
• Preparation of batch manufacturing records and standard operating procedures.
• Assisted in controlling production quality
Regma Ceramics Ltd., Karaikal Dec 2003 – Aug 2004
Plant operator (Control room operator in spray drier)
• Worked as a control room operator in the spray drier unit.(DCS)
• Frequent checking of plant operation.
• Safe startup & shut down the plant.
Indfrag ltd., Hosur Feb 2002 – Nov 2003
Plant Operator
• Frequent checking of plant operation and utilities.
• To carry on the production according to process plan.
• Arrange the raw material, solvent and utilities, so that production also carried smoothly.
• Maintain records as per ISO norms.
• Maintain the plant clean and tidy as per CGMP, OSHAS- 18001 regulation.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Male 37, Married
Permit type: S pass
REFERNCES
Available on request