Kartikey Palan
Associate Production Manager: Deciem (Estee Lauder & Co.)
Scarborough,Ontario
Summary
A detail oriented, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt holder with a proven track record of managing production activities successfully. Strong experience of controlling production workforce in a well-organized manner using continuous improvement principles and conflict management skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Associate Production Manager
Deciem (Estee Lauder & Co.)
Etobicoke, ON
4 2021 - Current
- Leads, directs, evaluates, and develops team members as per company vision, policies, and current standard business practices
- Monitors and align day-to-day production activities by facilitating cross-departmental support and improvements
- Ensures ISO, GMP, GDP guidelines, 6S, and Health & Safety Protocols followed continuously
- Manages quality processes such as, Investigation Program ensuring immediate, effective, and completed investigations and Corrective Action/Preventive Action Program (CAPA)
- Oversees and executes quality system processes and other relevant documentation as outlined in Quality Assurance Program
- Identifies and leads action plans for improvement in achieving quality, safety, and production targets, after communicating it with team & management
- Works collaboratively with CI team on Continuous Improvement initiatives, such as cost savings, training initiatives, and OEE improvements
- Ensures Shift Report, D365 transactions, and Incident Investigation Report (if any) posted before end of shift.
Shift Supervisor
Cardinal Fasteners
Scarborough, ON
06.2020 - 03.2021
- Was responsible to coordinate manpower requirements, training, continuous improvement, and implementation of new work instructions and SOPs
- Directed all quality control activities to ensure that all customer requirements and regulatory procedures were followed, and all finished goods met specifications
- Supervised employee, monitor progress and used to get buy-in from team members
- Communicated and enforced policies, procedures, and service system with fellow team members to promote autonomy and accountability amongst team members
- Managed to troubleshoot problems with process or equipment after performing a root cause analysis for permanent corrective action to ensure desired quality and minimal waste
- Was responsible to prepare and submit all Incident Investigation Report, Shift Report, and keep SAP ERP up-to-date.
Lead Hand (b/up Supervisor)
Cosmetica Laboratories Inc.
Scarborough, ON
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Was responsible to direct team in well effective manner to resolve problems with process/equipment’s to reduce downtime and avoid disruption to scheduled plan
- Managed to update batch-wise finish/return goods records in SAP ERP and prepare final shift reports summarizing production, downtime, and variance
- Managed and scheduled overtime of production staff depending on weekly schedule
- Worked collaboratively with Operations/QA team in resolution of GMP deviations to ensure compliance with SOPs and initiated CAPA, whenever required
- Coordinated with QA, QC, and Production Planning department on status of batch documentation audit to facilitate product release as per schedule.
Quality Team Leader (b/up Lead Hand)
Cosmetica Laboratories Inc.
Scarborough, ON
10.2016 - 07.2019
- Coordinated, assigned, and supervised groups of diverse professionals to ensure scheduled productivity without affecting product quality and staff safety
- Was responsible to inspect components, affiliated materials, and production line following every change over to ensure smooth run, during shift
- Ensured new employees are trained in GMP, Health & Safety protocols, and SOPs in accordance with company policies and legislative requirements.
Clinical Research Trainee
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute (University Health Network)
Toronto, ON
07.2016 - 09.2016
- Obtained informed consent & monitored/guided patients during the research trial
- Evaluated recorded data of previous projects and prepared the consolidated final report.
Production Scheduler (Night Shift)
Estee Lauder & Company
Markham, ON
05.2014 - 06.2015
- Managed production and powder compounding schedule on weekly and monthly basis
- Liaised with inventory control manager on daily basis to ensure enough stock of required components are available all time, as per master production schedule.
Medical Laboratory Assistant (Placement)
Pharma Medica Research Inc.
Scarborough, ON
03.2014 - 04.2014
- Performed phlebotomies, vital collection, blood, urine, pregnancy tests, and ECG
- Monitored study subjects for experimental drug effects and managed data.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Clinical Research, Data Management
The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education, Ryerson University
Toronto, ON 03.2019 - 12.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Clinical Research, Data Management
Oxford College of Arts, Business And Technology
Scarborough, ON 06.2015 - 08.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Human Anatomy/physiology, Laboratory Procedures
Everest College of Business, Technology And Health Care
Toronto, ON 04.2013 - 03.2014
M.D. - Anatomy, Physiology, Medicines
B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India 03.2003 - 04.2007
Skills
Interpersonal and communication skills in English
Strong knowledge of ISO 22716, GMP, OEE, RCA, CAPA, Kaizen, 6S Framework, and OHSA regulations
Proficient in MS Office, Outlook, SAP ERP, D365, and Intelex (a cloud-based Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) and Quality Management software)
Leadership skills
5 W's and CAPA
KPI tracking
Continuous improvement
Lean Manufacturing
Problem solving
Multitasking
Time management skill
Attention to detail
Staff management
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, 06/2019, QCDMS Consultants (PMI Lakeshore)
Listening music, travelling, nature walk
I prefer to spend my free time listening divine music, Indian gazals, english songs and love to go for a morning walk on different trails and beaches surrounded by the nature.
Timeline
Shift Supervisor
Cardinal Fasteners
06.2020 - 03.2021
Lead Hand (b/up Supervisor)
Cosmetica Laboratories Inc.
08.2019 - 06.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Clinical Research, Data Management
The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education, Ryerson University
03.2019 - 12.2019
Quality Team Leader (b/up Lead Hand)
Cosmetica Laboratories Inc.
10.2016 - 07.2019
Clinical Research Trainee
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute (University Health Network)
07.2016 - 09.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Clinical Research, Data Management
Oxford College of Arts, Business And Technology
06.2015 - 08.2016
Production Scheduler (Night Shift)
Estee Lauder & Company
05.2014 - 06.2015
Medical Laboratory Assistant (Placement)
Pharma Medica Research Inc.
03.2014 - 04.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Human Anatomy/physiology, Laboratory Procedures
Everest College of Business, Technology And Health Care
04.2013 - 03.2014
M.D. - Anatomy, Physiology, Medicines
B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad
03.2003 - 04.2007
Associate Production Manager
Deciem (Estee Lauder & Co.)
4 2021 - Current