Avanish Kumar Punj
- 1. AVANISH KUMAR PUNJ Telephone: +91 7533903701 | E-mail: avanishpunj@yahoo.com EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A Masters in Pharmaceutical from Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University; offering 29 years of comprehensive achievements with advanced skills in planning, operations, process enhancement and resource management In - depth knowledge of processes related to Pharmaceuticals, Food, Cosmetics& Personalcare and FMCG Products, total system economics, manpower management, statutory compliances & budget planning. Products handled-Cosmetics & Personalcare-Soap, Talc, Creams, Lotions, Toothpaste, Handwash, Lipsticks, Gels, Hair oil, Massage oil, Compacts, Shampoos, Mask, Shaving Cream, Pet. Jelly, Depilatory Cream, Perfume, Conditioner, Toothbrush etc; Pharmaceuticals-Tablets, Capsules, Ointments, Liquids and Dry Syrup; Foods- Soup powder, Glucose Powder and Tablets, Baking powder; FMCG Dish wash, Fabric wash Adept in managing large task force including Managers, Executives, Operators and Skilled & Un-Skilled staff. Extensive experience in capacity enhancement and partnering business growth through production, machinery and project management Green Field. Adept in liaising with Government & Statutory authorities. Demonstrated ability to incorporate innovative management techniques that result in enhanced business practices, increased productivity, optimize resource, capacity utilization and profits. Proven track record of improving in planning and implementing effective control measures to reduce manufacturing costs and material losses by implementing automation of practices. Possess approvals in manufacturing of Cosmetics and Tablets. Strong stature as a critical professional to deliver sustainable business results. LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES Strategic Planning & Growth Leadership & Team Management Start-Up Operations Budgeting / Cost Controls Stakeholder Management Workflow Optimisation Value Engineering Performance Improvement Compliance Management Quality Assurance & Control General Management Project Management CAREER GROWTH Anchor Health and Beauty Care Nov 2014 to Aug 16 General Manager Operations Avalon Cosmetics Pvt. Ltd Apr 2003 Oct 2014 General Manager Operations Units at Paonta Sahib, HP & Nashik, Atgaon Maharashtra JLI Herbals (A division of Frontier Trading) Apr 2002 - Mar 2003 Manager Modicare Ltd Jun 2001 - Mar 2002 Supply Chain Management Silver Oak Lab Pvt. Ltd Jun 1996 - Jun 2001 (Manufacturers for Oriflame India) Manager - Exposed to departments: Production, Quality and R&D Oscar Health Care Pvt. Ltd(A Concern of Ranbaxy) Sept 1991 - Jun 1996 Production In-Charge Commenced career with Curemed (India) Pharma in Oct 1987 and later joined Systopic Laboratories Pvt. Ltd in Dec 1989. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS Dealt in start-up companies with an integrated R&D in starting and managing factories at Paonta Sahib, Nashik and Atgaon. Accomplished new start-up of operations from identifying & Construction of facility to implementation of machine, systems, manpower hiring and setting up processes in Nasik, 2008. Accomplished 2 new start-ups of operations from identifying & construction of facilities to implementation of machines, systems, manpower hiring and setting up processes in Paonta Sahib, 2003 2008. Set up and continuous streamlining of procedures & policies for production and R&D. Involved in Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) formulation for improving plant capacity, mechanical efficiency of equipments, power saving, safety and cost control.
- 2. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Operations Management / Value Engineering Driving continuous improvements through best-in-class practices for executing cost / energy savings & modifications to achieve substantial reduction in expenditures and work within the budget. Setting up factories - Green-field projects starting from the layout planning to construction and subsequently managing the factory. Scheduling & planning schedules for reducing machinery downtime to minimum for ensuring reliable and responsive product delivery. Analyzing various processes / applications and recommending modifications & equipment calibrations to deliver enhanced operational efficiency. Enhancing the production, operations, optimizing resources & capacity utilization and escalating productivity & operational efficiencies. Monitoring the product and its ingredient composition to ensure improvements and initiating cost control activities. Project Management / Business Development Experience of numerous project management involving quantitative, administrative and qualitative procedures. Handling & implementing improvement plans for technology absorption for the plants. In-depth knowledge of efficient team building and meeting statutory compliances for new facilities to ensure timely and successful project delivery. Customer Management / Quality Assurance Guiding team to set up various techno-commercial parameters (wastages, efficiencies, OPEX, etc) for all departments. Upgrading factories from safety and health aspects and making factories environmental friendly. Guiding R&D team to make cost effective products as per customers requirement. Providing updates to the Sales teams / trade channels / customers on Quality & Operations aspects Manufacturing / Process Improvements Planning & executing production operations with focus on cost control, enhancing efficiency, optimizing resource utilization & reducing wastage. Maintaining plant assets (building & machinery)-having some knowledge of SS/MS/GI fabrication. Ensuring optimum inventory levels at all times. Improving material handling system operations by introducing turn tables, jar conveyors, belt conveyors, inclined conveyors to make the area activities more productive and hygienic. Ensuring seamless coordination & execution of projects within time & budgetary parameters. Team Management Monitoring & maintaining good relationship between Workmen & Middle Management staff for achieving periodic production targets as per the defined quality levels. Training of production personnel not only for processing of products but also for quality, hygiene etc. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Approval in Manufacturing of Cosmetics from Drug Department, Himachal Pradesh, 2003. Approval in Manufacturing of Tablets from Drug Department, New Delhi, 1991. Approval in Manufacturing of Cosmetics from Drug Department, UP, 1998. EDUCATION Qualifications Institute/University Year Class Masters in Pharmaceutical Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University 1987 1st Bachelors in Pharmaceutical Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University 1985 1st PERSONAL DETAILS Date of Birth: 10th November 1962. Languages Known: English and Hindi. Permanent Address: 132 - C, Pocket - A, Mayur Vihar Phase - II, New Delhi. Residential Address: 35, Vivekanand Enclave, Kankhal, Haridwar, Passport: Valid Interests: Photography, astrophysics, travelling, reading fiction/non-fiction books and listening to music.