Rajendra Jaunjalkar

• Evaluated employee performance and suggested improvements to increase productivity.
• Scheduled and assigned work to staff to cover production requirements.
• Amplified production capability and flexibility and decreased unnecessary costs.
• Researched and implemented innovative processes to decrease costs and improve product quality.
• Developed plans and processes to keep operations running smoothly.
• Directed facility processes to maintain company agility and meet business objectives.
• Executed strategies aligned with business objectives and provided employees with direction and focus.
• Implemented staff training and development to improve team expertise and performance.
• Created and managed budgets for production activities.
• Enforced plant safety policies and procedures, minimising accidents and losses.
• Kept plant operational with routine maintenance checks and repairs.
• Observed operations and triggered corrective actions for deviations.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process improvements
• Participated HAZOP (Hazard and Operability) studies to identify and mitigate potential process hazards, enhancing plant safety standards.
• Participated in equipment selection, sizing, and procurement activities, contributing to the timely execution of projects within budget constraints.
• Provided technical support during plant commissioning and start-up, ensuring smooth transition from construction to operation.
• Collaborated with the operations team to develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training materials, ensuring proper understanding of processes.
• Executed pre-commissioning checks, equipment inspections, and system testing to identify and resolve potential issues prior to start-up.
• Collaborated with vendors and contractors to oversee the installation and integration of process equipment, ensuring compliance with design plans.
• Coordinated with project managers and engineers to develop commissioning schedules and plans, ensuring alignment with project milestones.
• Conducted functional testing of process systems, instrumentation, and controls, identifying deviations and facilitating corrective actions.
• Led a team of technicians in performing loop checks, calibration, and troubleshooting of instrumentation and control systems.
• Implemented and verified safety protocols, ensuring that all commissioning activities were carried out in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Assisted in operator training and provided on-site support during initial operations, contributing to a seamless transition from commissioning to production.

• Directed a team of 13 operators, technicians, and support staff.
• Implemented rigorous safety protocols and conducted regular safety meetings
• Orchestrated shift schedules, resource allocation, and task assignments to optimize production output while minimizing downtime.
• Monitored production processes, to identify deviations and implement corrective actions promptly.
• Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including maintenance, quality control, and engineering, to address process challenges and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversaw the training and development of new operators, ensuring they were well-versed in standard operating procedures, safety practices, and emergency protocols.
• Assisted in root cause analysis and troubleshooting of equipment failures
• Prepared shift reports, including production summaries, equipment status updates, and notable incidents, for communication to upper management.
• Participated in regular meetings with senior leadership to discuss shift performance, production goals, and strategic planning.

• Enforced housekeeping guidelines to protect production workflow.
• Maintained clean, organised working areas to create positive, productive environments with minimal risk.
• Conducted workplace safety inspections whilst setting personal example for health and safety.
• Controlled and requisitioned raw material inventory to prevent shortages.
• Directed production team continuously improving efficiency.
• Managed and supervised production activities to ensure efficient and high-quality manufacturing processes within the edible oil industry

Led and managed shift operations in a fast-paced environment, overseeing production processes and ensuring team performance and safety within the specialty chemical manufacturing sector.