VIJAYAKUMAR BEERAKA
Manufacturing & Safety Professional
Summary
Reliable business professional with experience in project management, process improvement and financial analysis. Proven track record of successfully streamlining business operations and reducing costs. Adept at analyzing data to identify trends and developing strategies to improve efficiency.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
EHS - Safety Coordinator
Sunray Woodcraft Construction
07.2023 - Current
- Conducted regular site inspections, identifying potential hazards and ensuring prompt resolution.
- Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
- To investigate and report WSH incidents & coordinate implementation of emergency preparedness and response plans.
- Managed worker''s compensation claims process, expediting cases and minimizing costs associated with work-related injuries.
- Deploy workplace safety and health (WSH) programmes.
- Manage WSH performance.
- Manage business continuity.
- Develop workplace safety and health management systems.
EHS - Safety Coordinator
Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center
05.2021 - 04.2023
- Conducted regular site inspections, identifying potential hazards and ensuring prompt resolution.
- Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
- To investigate and report WSH incidents & coordinate implementation of emergency preparedness and response plans.
- Managed worker''s compensation claims process, expediting cases and minimizing costs associated with work-related injuries.
- Deploy workplace safety and health (WSH) programmes.
- Manage WSH performance.
- Manage business continuity.
- Develop workplace safety and health management systems.
- Conduct monthly safety awareness trainings.
Manufacturing Technical Trainer
Alcon Singapore Manufacturing Pte Ltd
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Evaluated training effectiveness through regular feedback surveys, making necessary adjustments to course content as needed.
- Developed customized learning plans for employees at different skill levels, ensuring optimal knowledge retention and skill development.
- Optimized learning experiences by incorporating a variety of multimedia tools, including video tutorials and interactive simulations.
- Acts as Subject matter expert (SME) for Training related matters and coach/guide all
employees to maintain effective training methodologies (Planning, communicating, conducting &
evaluating). - Expert in my learning (training system) platform to create, develop and maintain the training database for all levels of employees.
- Works with SMEs to develop, deliver and evaluate the training programs using best practice methodologies with adult learning principles (Ex. Generating Competency Assessment for Key Equipment(s).
- Liaises with external training providers and area managers for external training-related matters and ensures the expenses are allocated within the Department’s budget.
- Ensure visibility of Production Departments Training compliance and Audit readiness (Internal and External Audits) all the time.
- Effective change agent in key management changes for organizational developments.
Manufacturing Training Partner (Tr. Specialist)
Merck Sharp & Dohme
01.2011 - 10.2016
- Ensure all necessary pre-requisite trainings are in place for all personnel.
- Maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements and cGMP expectations for training and to ensure training is aligned with current regulations.
- Create and deliver On-The-Job (OJT) training and Instructor-Lead-Training to operators and supporting functions as needed.
- Collaborate with Investigators when there is a human performance error learning category to drill down to root cause and apply effective CAPA associated with aseptic behaviors.
- Train the Trainer Certified with prior experience on conducting OJT training
- Liaises with external training providers and area managers for external training-related matters and ensures the expenses are allocated within the Department’s budget.
- Ensure visibility of Production Departments Training compliance and Audit readiness (Internal and External Audits) all the time.
- Effective change agent in key management changes for organizational developments.
Operations Support Specialist (API Manufacturing)
Merck Sharp & Dohme
02.2001 - 01.2011
- Acts as SME to Develop Manufacturing/Operating Instructions and necessary Standard Operating Procedures in accordance with API Process
- Develop, implement and monitor extensive preventive measures for processing issues.
- Train the process technicians on the process and procedures as required.
- Ensure readiness to direct reports for real time escalations of any concerns or support needed.
- Operation - Supporting operation team to meet Production targets in cycle time and output.
- Training - Support in the training to the production technicians on the process and procedures as required.
- Supply Chain - Ensuring availability of raw materials for production and supply of finished products.
- Quality - Ensuring production batch release, production investigation/improvement, process validation
- Engineering - Ensuring the equipment readiness and production investigation/improvement updated.
- Procurement - Made ready for new material/consumables supply on time without production delays.
- EHS - Performing safety review of changes in the manufacturing processes and in safety related investigation
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Engineering
BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE
Pilani 04.2001 -
Adv. Certification in Training & Assessment (ACTA) -
Institute of Adult Learning (IAL)
SINGAPORE 04.2001 -
Diploma in Chemical Technology - Chemical Engineering
Institute of Chemical Technology
Chennai, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Dedicated and Fast Learner
team-oriented personality
Excellent communication skills
Able to handle difficult situations
Timeline
EHS - Safety Coordinator
Sunray Woodcraft Construction
07.2023 - Current
EHS - Safety Coordinator
Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center
05.2021 - 04.2023
Manufacturing Technical Trainer
Alcon Singapore Manufacturing Pte Ltd
09.2018 - 09.2019
Manufacturing Training Partner (Tr. Specialist)
Merck Sharp & Dohme
01.2011 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Science - General Engineering
BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE
04.2001 -
Adv. Certification in Training & Assessment (ACTA) -
Institute of Adult Learning (IAL)
04.2001 -
Diploma in Chemical Technology - Chemical Engineering
Institute of Chemical Technology
04.2001 -
Operations Support Specialist (API Manufacturing)
Merck Sharp & Dohme
02.2001 - 01.2011
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