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Sandeep Desai

Sandeep Desai

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Director- Facility & Engineering

Empower Pharmacy
02.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for day-to-day maintenance activities of Plant equipment (Steriline) HVAC and water system
  • Budget monitoring and controlling against all critical requirements
  • Ensure the spare availability for critical equipment
  • Manage end-to-end activities of engineering function in line with the organization requirements & SOPs and as per GMP & other regulatory standards, as applicable
  • Budget preparation & monitoring
  • Responsible for layout preparation, Equipment location, orientation, and finalization
  • Responsible for finalization of all critical utility capacity, HVAC design & water system
  • Lead role for process Equipment (vial washing machine, filling machine, capping machine, Lyophilizer & ALUS, Autoclave, manufacturing vessels, Isolator, visual inspection machine, labeling machine, etc) selection, Finalization of the technical scope of all major plant equipment and order
  • Capex Cash flow preparation and monitoring
  • Coordinate with Design consultant, and MEP consultant for drawing preparation
  • Key role for drawing approval activities from city (local authority)
  • Coordinate with General contractor and subcontractors for site construction activities.

Team Engineering (MEP & Process Equipment Lead)-Projects and Engineering

Navinta III Inc
Florida
07.2020 - 02.2023
  • Budget preparation
  • Responsible for layout preparation, Equipment location, orientation, and finalization
  • Responsible for finalization of all critical utility capacity, HVAC design & water system
  • Lead role for process Equipment (vial washing machine, filling machine, capping machine, Lyophilizer & ALUS, external washing machine, Autoclave, manufacturing vessels, Isolator, visual inspection machine, labeling machine, etc) selection, Finalization of the technical scope of all major plant equipment and order
  • Capex Cash flow preparation and monitoring
  • Coordinate with Design consultant, and MEP consultant for drawing preparation
  • Key role for drawing approval activities from city (local authority)
  • Evaluate MEP and other section bids & proposals of sub-contractor and give clearance for execution
  • Manage General contractor and subcontractors for site construction activities.

Assistant General Manager- Projects and Engineering

Alembic pharmaceutical Ltd
Vadodara
10.2016 - 07.2020
  • Involved in plant layout preparation, Equipment location & orientation, and finalization
  • Lead role for Equipment selection and ordering
  • Responsible for finalization of all critical utility capacity, HVAC & water system designing, ordering, and execution
  • Managed activities right from the conceptualization stage to the execution, involving the finalization of technical specifications of all key equipment, clean room partitions, and other auxiliary items
  • Managed FAT visits for all critical Equipment
  • Budget preparation, monitoring, and tracking according to management requirements
  • Responsible for engineering team selection and developments
  • Responsible for preparation of Plant equipment technical specification, ordering, FAT, Qualifications, Validation, Documentation, and routine operations
  • Responsible for day-to-day maintenance activities of Plant equipment
  • Analysis of repeated breakdown and the modification
  • Responsible for engineering support to achieve production targets.

Manager- Projects and Engineering

Hospira Healthcare India Pvt. Ltd (A Pfizer Company)
03.2015 - 10.2016
  • Responsible for day-to-day maintenance activities of Plant equipment (IMA High-Speed Line) HVAC and water system
  • Budget monitoring and controlling against all critical requirements
  • Maintained the spare availability for critical equipment
  • Managed end-to-end activities of engineering function in line with the organization requirements & SOPs and as per GMP & other regulatory standards, as applicable
  • Delivered results through effective management of internal and external resources and develop key performance metrics that measure the impact and effectiveness of the function
  • Examined and addressed functional issues from a broader organizational perspective to company success and supports priorities within the functional area
  • Stay current with industry trends and best practices with respect to emerging technologies and be accountable for developing action plans and implementation of processes and systems within the department to meet long-term objectives of the organization
  • Developed solutions to complex problems, which require ingenuity, creativity, and innovativeness
  • Provided leadership and guidance to team members to develop strong leaders and strong teams within the department
  • Ultimately responsible for budget and cost control for the department
  • Ensure real-time maintenance of equipment and overall facility
  • Provide on-the-job training to the team on systems and procedures to align with the department and organization’s SOPs
  • Participation in Internal and External audits
  • Collaborate closely with the Purchase department for any department-related procurement
  • Provided solutions to problems, which require immediate solutions and proper guidance
  • Inventory control and management to ensure timely solutions to most breakdowns
  • Prepared department-related reports & documents as per global guidelines
  • Complied with all applicable statutory requirements.

Manager/Head-Engineering and Projects

Glenmark Generics Ltd
Indore
10.2012 - 02.2015
  • Managed end-to-end activities of engineering function in line with the organization requirements & SOPs and as per GMP & other regulatory standards, as applicable
  • Overall responsibility for Plant Equipment and Facility Maintenance
  • Budget tracing and controlling against all critical requirements
  • Maintained the spare availability for critical equipment
  • Handling of all Annual Maintenance contracts
  • Modification of plant equipment for better performance
  • Developed solutions to complex problems, which require ingenuity, creativity, and innovativeness
  • Provided leadership and guidance to develop strong leaders and strong teams within the department
  • Participation in Internal and External audits
  • Finalized the layout of the new Injectable Facility
  • Finalized the technical scope of all major plant equipment
  • Maintain the facility as per USFDA, MHRA, and other regulatory guidelines requirements
  • Managed FAT visits for all critical Equipment
  • Execution of Injectable (vial/Ampoules line & PFS) project with the central project team.

Assistant Manager- Maintenance

GlaxoSmithKline
Nasik
04.2012 - 10.2012
  • Maintenance of plant & Packaging Equipment
  • Overall responsibility for maintenance activities related to Ampoules Mfg & packaging
  • Operation and Maintenance of Critical Utilities
  • Maintained the spare availability for critical equipment
  • Modification of plant equipment for better performance
  • Cascade the OEE culture to shop floor staff
  • Modified the process or Operation procedure to increase the output and improve OEE
  • Support the expansion project team for documents and execution.

Assistant Manager- Projects/Maintenance

TORRENT PHARMACEUTICAL DAHEJ- SEZ
Bharuch
08.2010 - 04.2012
  • Prepared room Layout, Equipment Layout, Qualification Documents, Room Requirements
  • Responsible for finalization of all critical utility capacity, HVAC & water system designing, ordering, and execution
  • Prepared basic, detailed engineering works and technical specification for Process Equipment, HVAC, and water system
  • Installation & Commissioning of Process Equipment & Utility equipment
  • Qualification and Validation of Process equipment, HVAC, and water system
  • Procurement work in SAP System
  • Technical discussion with the supplier for finalization of the Equipment
  • Managed FAT for equipment suppliers to qualify the equipment
  • Site construction support.

Executive-Maintenance Department/Project Engineer

ZYDUS HOSPIRA ONCOLOGY P. LTD
Ahmedabad
11.2006 - 08.2010
  • Leading the Plant Maintenance team & water system
  • Maintenance of process & packaging equipment
  • Maintenance and operation of the HVAC system (BMS Control), Utility equipment, and other machines
  • Operation and maintenance of water system (P.W
  • And WFI loop system), PSG, MCDP
  • Ensure routine maintenance, and preventive maintenance of machinery to avoid major breakdowns and maintain the records of plant, Routine, and Preventive Maintenance
  • Involved in two MHRA, USFDA, WHO-cGMP, Regulatory consultant Audits, and aware of other regulatory requirements
  • Conversant with SEZ transaction procedure for maintenance
  • Prepared /reviewed URS, DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ Documents, and SOPS
  • Took Initiatives to reduce cost and save energy
  • Handled Modification works to avoid frequent breakdown and to increase the productivity of machines
  • Trained the operators and technicians to avoid major and repeated breaks down
  • Preventive Maintenance Planning, Execution & Documentation as per regulatory requirements
  • Handled outsource maintenance assignments and annual maintenance contracts.

Officer Engineering services/Project Engineer

INJECTCARE PARENTRALS PVT. LTD
Vapi
09.2005 - 11.2006
  • Erection, installation & commissioning of HVAC Systems, utility machines, and pharmaceutical process equipment
  • Leading the Maintenance team and reporting to the plant Head
  • Joined as a project engineer and continued as an officer -Maintenance
  • Responsible for equipment erection to commissioning, validation activity, and documents
  • Maintenance and operation of a water system, HVAC system (BMS Control), and Utility equipment like Air compressor, Boiler, chiller, and cooling tower
  • Maintenance of dry powder injections plant equipment (Four High-Speed Lines)
  • Involved in WHO-cGMP, client audit, and started commercial production.

Maintenance/Project - Engineer

umedica laboratories PVT. LTD
Vapi
01.2004 - 08.2005
  • Maintenance of plant & Packaging Equipment
  • Overall responsibility for maintenance activities related to Ampoules Mfg & packaging
  • Operation and Maintenance of Critical Utilities
  • Maintained the spare availability for critical equipment
  • Modification of plant equipment for better performance
  • Cascade the OEE culture to shop floor staff
  • Modified the process or Operation procedure to increase the output and improve OEE
  • Support the expansion project team for documents and execution.

Summary

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence. Innovative technology professional with several years of diverse experience. Skilled in enhancing systems and aligning technical solutions with business objectives. Proven success in leading projects from start to finish and contributing to organizational growth and success.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

North Maharashtra University

Skills

  • Budget Control
  • Staff Management
  • Project Management
  • Project Coordination
  • Operations Management
  • Staff Development
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Facilities Management
  • Crew collaboration
  • Issues Resolution
  • Creativity and Innovation

Languages

English
Hindi
Gujarati

Affiliations

  • ISPE
  • PDA

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteHybrid

Important To Me

Healthcare benefitsWork-life balanceCareer advancementTeam Building / Company Retreats

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Director- Facility & Engineering

Empower Pharmacy
02.2023 - Current

Team Engineering (MEP & Process Equipment Lead)-Projects and Engineering

Navinta III Inc
07.2020 - 02.2023

Assistant General Manager- Projects and Engineering

Alembic pharmaceutical Ltd
10.2016 - 07.2020

Manager- Projects and Engineering

Hospira Healthcare India Pvt. Ltd (A Pfizer Company)
03.2015 - 10.2016

Manager/Head-Engineering and Projects

Glenmark Generics Ltd
10.2012 - 02.2015

Assistant Manager- Maintenance

GlaxoSmithKline
04.2012 - 10.2012

Assistant Manager- Projects/Maintenance

TORRENT PHARMACEUTICAL DAHEJ- SEZ
08.2010 - 04.2012

Executive-Maintenance Department/Project Engineer

ZYDUS HOSPIRA ONCOLOGY P. LTD
11.2006 - 08.2010

Officer Engineering services/Project Engineer

INJECTCARE PARENTRALS PVT. LTD
09.2005 - 11.2006

Maintenance/Project - Engineer

umedica laboratories PVT. LTD
01.2004 - 08.2005

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

North Maharashtra University

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