1. AVANISH KUMAR PUNJ
Telephone: +91 7533903701 | E-mail: avanishpunj@yahoo.com
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
 A Masters in Pharmaceutical from Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University; offering 29 years of
comprehensive achievements with advanced skills in planning, operations, process enhancement and resource
management
 In - depth knowledge of processes related to Pharmaceuticals, Food, Cosmetics& Personalcare and FMCG
Products, total system economics, manpower management, statutory compliances & budget planning.
 Products handled-Cosmetics & Personalcare-Soap, Talc, Creams, Lotions, Toothpaste, Handwash, Lipsticks, Gels,
Hair oil, Massage oil, Compacts, Shampoos, Mask, Shaving Cream, Pet. Jelly, Depilatory Cream, Perfume,
Conditioner, Toothbrush etc; Pharmaceuticals-Tablets, Capsules, Ointments, Liquids and Dry Syrup; Foods- Soup
powder, Glucose Powder and Tablets, Baking powder; FMCG – Dish wash, Fabric wash
 Adept in managing large task force including Managers, Executives, Operators and Skilled & Un-Skilled staff.
 Extensive experience in capacity enhancement and partnering business growth through production, machinery
and project management – Green Field.
 Adept in liaising with Government & Statutory authorities.
 Demonstrated ability to incorporate innovative management techniques that result in enhanced business
practices, increased productivity, optimize resource, capacity utilization and profits.
 Proven track record of improving in planning and implementing effective control measures to reduce
manufacturing costs and material losses by implementing automation of practices.
 Possess approvals in manufacturing of Cosmetics and Tablets.
 Strong stature as a critical professional to deliver sustainable business results.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Strategic Planning & Growth Leadership & Team Management Start-Up Operations
Budgeting / Cost Controls Stakeholder Management Workflow Optimisation
Value Engineering Performance Improvement Compliance Management
Quality Assurance & Control General Management Project Management
CAREER GROWTH
Anchor Health and Beauty Care Nov 2014 to Aug 16
General Manager – Operations
Avalon Cosmetics Pvt. Ltd Apr 2003 –Oct 2014
General Manager – Operations Units at Paonta Sahib, HP & Nashik, Atgaon Maharashtra
JLI Herbals (A division of Frontier Trading) Apr 2002 - Mar 2003
Manager
Modicare Ltd Jun 2001 - Mar 2002
Supply Chain Management
Silver Oak Lab Pvt. Ltd Jun 1996 - Jun 2001
(Manufacturers for Oriflame India)
Manager - Exposed to departments: Production, Quality and R&D
Oscar Health Care Pvt. Ltd(A Concern of Ranbaxy) Sept 1991 - Jun 1996
Production In-Charge
 Commenced career with Curemed (India) Pharma in Oct 1987 and later joined Systopic Laboratories Pvt. Ltd in Dec
1989.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
 Dealt in start-up companies with an integrated R&D in starting and managing factories at Paonta Sahib, Nashik and
Atgaon.
 Accomplished new start-up of operations from identifying & Construction of facility to implementation of machine,
systems, manpower hiring and setting up processes in Nasik, 2008.
 Accomplished 2 new start-ups of operations from identifying & construction of facilities to implementation of
machines, systems, manpower hiring and setting up processes in Paonta Sahib, 2003 – 2008.
 Set up and continuous streamlining of procedures & policies for production and R&D.
 Involved in Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) formulation for improving plant capacity, mechanical efficiency
of equipments, power saving, safety and cost control.

2. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Operations Management / Value Engineering
 Driving continuous improvements through best-in-class practices for executing cost / energy savings & modifications
to achieve substantial reduction in expenditures and work within the budget.
 Setting up factories - Green-field projects starting from the layout planning to construction and subsequently
managing the factory.
 Scheduling & planning schedules for reducing machinery downtime to minimum for ensuring reliable and
responsive product delivery.
 Analyzing various processes / applications and recommending modifications & equipment calibrations to deliver
enhanced operational efficiency.
 Enhancing the production, operations, optimizing resources & capacity utilization and escalating productivity &
operational efficiencies.
 Monitoring the product and its ingredient composition to ensure improvements and initiating cost control activities.
Project Management / Business Development
 Experience of numerous project management involving quantitative, administrative and qualitative procedures.
 Handling & implementing improvement plans for technology absorption for the plants.
 In-depth knowledge of efficient team building and meeting statutory compliances for new facilities to ensure timely
and successful project delivery.
Customer Management / Quality Assurance
 Guiding team to set up various techno-commercial parameters (wastages, efficiencies, OPEX, etc) for all
departments.
 Upgrading factories from safety and health aspects and making factories environmental friendly.
 Guiding R&D team to make cost effective products as per customers’ requirement.
 Providing updates to the Sales teams / trade channels / customers on Quality & Operations aspects
Manufacturing / Process Improvements
 Planning & executing production operations with focus on cost control, enhancing efficiency, optimizing resource
utilization & reducing wastage.
 Maintaining plant assets (building & machinery)-having some knowledge of SS/MS/GI fabrication.
 Ensuring optimum inventory levels at all times.
 Improving material handling system operations by introducing turn tables, jar conveyors, belt conveyors, inclined
conveyors to make the area activities more productive and hygienic.
 Ensuring seamless coordination & execution of projects within time & budgetary parameters.
Team Management
 Monitoring & maintaining good relationship between Workmen & Middle Management staff for achieving periodic
production targets as per the defined quality levels.
 Training of production personnel not only for processing of products but also for quality, hygiene etc.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
 Approval in Manufacturing of Cosmetics from Drug Department, Himachal Pradesh, 2003.
 Approval in Manufacturing of Tablets from Drug Department, New Delhi, 1991.
 Approval in Manufacturing of Cosmetics from Drug Department, UP, 1998.
EDUCATION
Qualifications Institute/University Year Class
Masters in Pharmaceutical Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University 1987 1st
Bachelors in Pharmaceutical Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University 1985 1st
PERSONAL DETAILS
 Date of Birth: 10th
November 1962.
 Languages Known: English and Hindi.
 Permanent Address: 132 - C, Pocket - A, Mayur Vihar Phase - II, New Delhi.
 Residential Address: 35, Vivekanand Enclave, Kankhal, Haridwar,
 Passport: Valid
 Interests: Photography, astrophysics, travelling, reading fiction/non-fiction books and listening to music.