Ashwani Kumar
Saskatoon,SK
Summary
Highly skilled and accomplished chemical engineer with 18 years of experience in the chemical manufacturing industry. Seeking a challenging position that leverages my expertise in process engineering, project management, process improvement and optimization to drive innovation and operational excellence. Committed to delivering exceptional results and contributing to the success of an organization. Committed to achieving high-quality production, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement using six sigma methodology.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager Production
Aditya Birla Chemicals Thailand Limited
04.2021 - 08.2023
- Led the design and optimization of chemical processes, resulting increase in production efficiency and waste reduction.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including R&D, production, and quality control, to drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Implemented safety protocols and ensured compliance with environmental regulations and industry best practices
- Prepared technical reports, collect and track to analyze and troubleshoot and also prepare presentations for Higher management.
- Shift Management (Production, shut down and startup activity planning and execution).
Assistant Technical Manager
Aditya Birla Chemicals Thailand Limited
05.2019 - 05.2021
- Supervised a team of 40+ employees, overseeing daily project management activities
- Managed large-scale engineering projects from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards
- Handling CAPEX projects
- Investigated system issues and implemented resolutions to reduce downtime.
- Assessed business requirements to create focused solutions.
Assistant Manager Production
Aditya Birla Chemicals Thailand Limited
12.2009 - 05.2019
- Supervised a team of 20+ employees, overseeing daily chemical manufacturing activities and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards
- Monitored production schedules, allocated resources, and coordinated with other departments to meet production targets
- Implemented training programs to enhance employee skills and improve overall productivity
- Conducted regular inspections to identify process inefficiencies and implemented corrective actions to optimize workflow
- Collaborated with engineering teams to develop and implement new manufacturing processes and equipment upgrades, and also shut down and startup activity planning and execution.
Assistant Engineer Production
Punjab Alkalies & chemicals limited
02.2005 - 11.2009
- Conducted comprehensive quality control inspections of chemical products, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards
- Implemented quality control procedures, including sampling plans and statistical process control, to identify and address deviations
- Collaborated with production teams to resolve quality issues and implement preventive measures
- Assisted in the development and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and reduce defects.
Education
Masters - Chemical Engineering
Panjab University
Chandigarh, India06.2006
Bachelors - Chemical Engineering
National Institute of Technology (REC Jalandhar)
India05.2002
Skills
- Excellent communication and soft skills with high EQ
- English proficiency IELTS 7 bands (Speaking 75)
- Excellent problem solving and decision making
- Six Sigma green belt certified (continuous improvement)
- Certified (online course) in Project Management
- Change management
- Chemical manufacturing operations, production planning, process optimization, DCS control
- Quality Control (Breakdown analysis and minimize breakdowns, eliminate defects)
- Expert user of Microsoft office (Excel, PowerPoint), google docs, Laptop, and MacBook
- Experienced in Management of change, Process Safety (Process safety management, Hazop, Risk Assessment, PSSR) Trained in Industrial safety, fire safety, and First Aid (AED usage)
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Operations Management
- Change Management Process
- Cause and Effect Analysis
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Accomplishments
- In 2013, PRIDE AWARD
- In 2017, BOSSTOMER AWARD
- In 2021, PRIDE AWARD
- In 2022, PRESIDENT AWARD
Certification
Canadian Investment Funds course (74%, First attempt) (Canadian Taxation system, various types of securities).
Timeline
Assistant Manager Production
Aditya Birla Chemicals Thailand Limited
04.2021 - 08.2023
Assistant Technical Manager
Aditya Birla Chemicals Thailand Limited
05.2019 - 05.2021
Assistant Manager Production
Aditya Birla Chemicals Thailand Limited
12.2009 - 05.2019
Assistant Engineer Production
Punjab Alkalies & chemicals limited
02.2005 - 11.2009
Masters - Chemical Engineering
Panjab University
Bachelors - Chemical Engineering
National Institute of Technology (REC Jalandhar)
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