Rajesh Dhamanaskar

About Rajesh Dhamanaskar

INNOVATIONS & TECHNOLOGY, R&D AND PILOT PLANT OPERATIONS EXPERT• Offering more than 2 decades of extensive experience in R&D, Production Operations, Process Engineering, Technical Services, Innovations & Technology and Quality Assurance• Key Resource Planner: enhanced production operations, optimized capacity utilization and escalated operational efficiencies• Proven track record of technology planning and process re engineering; suggested & sourced new technologies for new products; performed trials, designed processes & formulations for manufacturing products and established process parameters• Set-up Specialist: planned, tracked & managed manufacturing facility establishment within time & budget deadlines• Streamlined manufacturing operations; governed processes, work instructions & SOPs; ensured smooth workflow and created safe environment to enhance productivity• Executed projects from Concept-to-Launch with focus on Project Scope and end-to-end solutions with a chief role in operations and technology management & transfer• Managed diverse range of production activities including strategic planning, process & equipment selection, capacity planning & quality assurance to ensure top & bottom line profitability• Devised innovative solutions to avoid repetitive failure that adversely affect production operations including capacity, quality & cost; conducted validation, stability studies, quality audits, facility upgradation to meet requirements of regulated marketPresently working with Hindustan Unilever from last 20 years. Handled responsible roles in R&D and Supply Chain. Worked in various categories like Personal Care, Home Care and Foods in the field of Product Development, Technology Transfer, Capacity Creation, Innovation and Technology Planning. Previously worked in Alkyl Amines Ltd and Cipla in Production and Process engineering roles.

Experience

1. R & d Operations and Engineering Manager

   Unilever

   Mar 2024 — Present · IN

   The role of an R&D Operations and Engineering Manager involves overseeing the day-to-day operations of laboratories and pilot plant facilities within an R&D unit in Mumbai. Responsibilities typically include:1.**Lab Management**: Supervising laboratory activities, ensuring safety protocols are followed, maintaining cleanliness, and coordinating equipment maintenance.2.**Pilot Plant Operations**: Managing the operation of pilot plant facilities, including scheduling experiments, optimizing processes, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.3.**Resource Allocation**: Allocating resources such as personnel, equipment, and materials to support ongoing projects and experiments effectively.4.**Team Leadership**: Leading a team of engineers, technicians, and scientists, providing guidance, mentorship, and fostering a collaborative work environment.5.**Process Improvement**: Identifying opportunities for process optimization, efficiency enhancements, and cost reduction within R&D operations.6.**Cross-Functional Collaboration**: Collaborating with other departments such as research, product development, and quality assurance to ensure alignment of goals and efficient project execution.7.**Regulatory Compliance**: Ensuring compliance with local regulations, safety standards, and company policies in all R&D activities.8.**Project Management**: Overseeing multiple projects simultaneously, setting timelines, monitoring progress, and addressing any issues or challenges that arise.Overall, the R&D Operations and Engineering Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth functioning of laboratories and pilot plant operations, driving innovation, and contributing to the success of research and development initiatives in Mumbai.

Education

• Khopoli Polytechnic Khopoli

  Diploma , Chemical Engineering

  1991 — 1994

• Janata Vidyalaya, Khopoli

  SSC

  1991 — 1991

• Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

  Executive Graduate Management Program, Executive Graduate Management Program

  2016 — 2016

• Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, Lonere - Raigad

  B.Tech in Chemical Engineering

• Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, Lonere - Raigad

  Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Chemical Engineering

  1994 — 1997