Raju Puthoor
Scarborough,Ontario
Summary
Results-driven Quality Control Technician and Senior QA Lead with over 25 years of expertise in plastic, polymer, and manufacturing sectors. Demonstrated proficiency in developing and implementing comprehensive quality control programs, conducting thorough internal audits, and ensuring adherence to GMP compliance standards. Skilled in performing pre-operational equipment checks while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and regulatory compliance in dynamic production environments. Commitment to excellence fosters a culture of continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
QA Lead
IPEX Inc
01.2011 - Current
- Review all test documents performed by 4 QC technicians
- Provide supervision and guidance to technicians
- Overseeing product development procedures to identify any deviations from quality standards.
- Inspecting final output, comparing it to the requirements, and approving or rejecting the final products.
- Keeping accurate documentation and performing statistical analysis.
- Ensured that all process start-ups are in accordance with the company and relevant quality standards before turning over to production
- Experienced in calibration of measuring equipment
Quality Control Analyst
National Rubber Technologies
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Monitored the cure characterization and compound formulation of automotive rubber parts
- Evaluated the suitability of basic polymers and other additives used in production
- Reviewed quality control processes and provided recommendations for improvement.
Production Planner
Rubber Technologist/ Travancore Mats and Matting Co
01.1997 - 06.2008
- Creating viable solutions to reduce production costs as well as improve production processes and product quality.
- Effecting changes to production schedules to ensure that production deadlines are met.
- Utilized strong communication skills to effectively interact with colleagues, vendors, clients and guests.
- Implemented corrective actions to address project deviations and maintain project health.
Chemist
Pamba Rubbers Ltd, Rubber Board, Government of India
01.1991 - 01.1997
- Documented all lab procedures in accordance with Good Laboratory Practice guidelines.
- Maintained accurate records of all laboratory activities including sample preparation, testing procedures, and results obtained.
- Performed laboratory experiments to analyze physical and chemical properties of substances.
- Investigated customer complaints regarding product quality issues by performing root cause analysis studies.
Education
Master's in Engineering - Polymer Tech
Cochin University of Science & Technology
Cochin, Kerala, India07.1997
Master of Science - Chemistry
Kanpur University
Kanpur06.1988
Diploma - Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Toronto Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology
Toronto, ON06.2010
Skills
- Over 25 years of experience in the Polymer manufacturing environment through the leadership roles Developed excellent problem-solving skills from prior experiences
- Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Expertise in production, packaging, drafting test protocols, laboratory procedures, and quality assurance
- Excellent working and theoretical knowledge in polymer testing lab equipment
- Excellent skills in managing time effectively while completing multiple projects on time
- Proficient in SPC, PPAP, FMEA, DOE and other quality related techniques
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Limited Working
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Tamil
Full Professional
Affiliations
- Chemical Institute of Canada (MCIC)
- ASQ
Certification
Six Sigma Black Belt (2019) – ExpertRating, New York
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteHybridRemoteTimeline
QA Lead
IPEX Inc
01.2011 - Current
Quality Control Analyst
National Rubber Technologies
01.2008 - 01.2009
Production Planner
Rubber Technologist/ Travancore Mats and Matting Co
01.1997 - 06.2008
Chemist
Pamba Rubbers Ltd, Rubber Board, Government of India
01.1991 - 01.1997
Master of Science - Chemistry
Kanpur University
Diploma - Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Toronto Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology
Master's in Engineering - Polymer Tech
Cochin University of Science & Technology