Prashant Arun Bhatwadekar

Results-driven chemical engineer with 27 years of operational excellence specializing in a broad spectrum of chemicals, including hazardous/non-hazardous, flammable, toxic, corrosive, and food-grade chemicals. Demonstrated expertise in chemical manufacturing and operations, with a strong focus on managing complex reactions such as endothermic reactions for aromatic and aliphatic polyester polyols and exothermic reactions for polyether polyols, prepolymers, and blended polyols used in rigid and flexible foams, including spray foam and polyurea. Skilled in process engineering, troubleshooting, production planning and scheduling, with a proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and drive plant operations. Experienced in scaling up products from lab scale to commercial production through lab-scale trials, pilot plant trials, and full-scale plant trials. Proficient in applying industry-leading safety and process optimization methodologies such as JSA, MOC, PHA, PSSR, 5S, and LSSGB to improve operational efficiency while maintaining the highest safety standards. Successfully managed projects, commissioned plant machinery, and led initiatives to enhance production performance and cost-efficiency.

Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving.

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