Kumariduraivan Kumar van P.

About Kumariduraivan Kumar van P.

As Senior Director of New York Regional Operations at Amneal Pharmaceuticals, I oversee multi-site manufacturing and packaging operations, ensuring full compliance with cGMP, FDA, and EHS standards. With over two decades of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, my focus centers on driving operational excellence through Lean principles and Six Sigma methodologies, while delivering measurable improvements across supply chain management and production processes. I lead transformative initiatives, including a $150M greenfield expansion, enhancing manufacturing capacity with cutting-edge capabilities. My expertise spans diverse product categories such as oral solids, injectables, and transdermal. Committed to fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, and accountability, I work to empower cross-functional teams in achieving seamless operations and delivering value to patients and stakeholders alike.

Experience

1. Sr Director- New York Regional Operations

   Amneal Pharmaceuticals

   Mar 2024 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Provide full P&L and strategic leadership for three cGMP sites (two manufacturing plants and one high‑capacity warehouse) producing over 3 billion units annually and generating $450 million in revenue. Lead a workforce of 800+ employees with a core leadership team of 60 across manufacturing, packaging, MS & T, engineering, facilities, EHS and supply chain functions.• Plan and execute a $120 million operating budget and $45 million capital budget, achieving a 7 % reduction in cost of goods and delivering $10 million+ in annual savings through Lean, Six Sigma and energy‑optimization initiatives.• Directed $150 million in greenfield and brownfield expansions, adding more than 500 sq ft of advanced, energy‑efficient manufacturing space and installing cutting‑edge automation, aseptic filling and terminal sterilization systems to increase capacity and future‑proof operations.• Ensure compliance with cGMP, FDA, DEA and ISO standards; achieved zero Form 483 observations across multiple FDA inspections and maintained industry‑leading safety and quality metrics.• Implemented comprehensive EHS and energy management systems, reducing recordable incidents by 25 %, improving energy efficiency and earning ISO 14001 certification while fostering a culture of safety and sustainability.• Collaborate closely with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, HR and Scientific Affairs on new product introductions, process validation and continuous improvement initiatives to maintain alignment across functions.• Develop high‑performing teams through clear KPIs, coaching and a culture of accountability and continuous learning; maintained workforce stability while increasing revenue from $300 million to $450 million and diversifying the product portfolio.

Education

• Alagappa Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology -Madurai Kamaraj University

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical Engineering

  1993 — 1997

• Madurai Kamaraj University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering

  1993 — 1997

• APTECH Certified E-commerce Professional

  Diploma, E-COM

  1996 — 1997