Sachin Naik

About Sachin Naik

Process Specialist with 17+ years of experience across technical and operations functions in pulp and paper mill environments, with deep hands-on exposure to shift operations in the Recovery Department, including service as Assistant Manager – Recovery Boiler and Evaporator sections. Strong focus on process trials, equipment commissioning, start-ups, troubleshooting, corrective actions, and continuous improvement. Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Pulp and Paper Technology from Karnataka University, Dharwad (India).Extensive experience in shift-based operations, responsible for real-time troubleshooting, taking timely corrective actions, and making sound operational decisions to maintain safe, stable, and efficient operation of Recovery Boilers and Evaporators. Works closely with operating crews to manage upsets, load changes, and abnormal conditions while protecting equipment integrity, product quality, and environmental compliance.Strong background in technical department responsibilities, including process monitoring and optimization, preparation and review of operating guidelines, analysis of operating data and KPIs, support to maintenance planning, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions. Provides day-to-day technical support to operations and validates process changes prior to full deployment.Actively involved in continuous improvement initiatives, identifying performance gaps, standardizing best practices, supporting Daily Management Systems (DMS), tracking KPIs, and sustaining improvements through disciplined follow-up. Contributes to cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and manufacturing cost analysis through structured problem-solving and data-driven decision-making.Highly skilled ParcView user with hands-on experience creating graphics pages, Manual Data Entry (MDE) structures, and Daily Management Systems (DMS) to support accurate KPI tracking, shift-to-shift operational control, and management review. Uses ParcView trends and KPIs to support troubleshooting, evaluate process trials, validate corrective actions, and sustain improvement gains, converting complex process and laboratory data into clear, actionable operational insights.Recognized for strong analytical thinking, clear communication, collaborative leadership, and a calm, disciplined approach to operational and continuous improvement decision-making.

Experience

1. Process Engineer

   Billerud

   Mar 2026 — Present · Escanaba, MI, US

Education

• Karnataka University Dharwad,India

  Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology

Skills

• Troubleshooting
• Factory
• Paper Industry
• Production Planning
• Commissioning
• Process Engineering
• Tqm
• Engineering
• Negotiation
• Team Management
• Continuous Improvement
• 5s
• Operations Management
• Manufacturing
• Process Optimization
• Product Development
• Microsoft Office
• Business Development
• Supply Chain Management
• New Business Development
• Heat Exchangers