Jayesh Chaporkar

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About Jayesh Chaporkar

Experienced chemical and pharmaceutical industry executive with 29+ years of hands-on leadership in API manufacturing, site management, regulatory compliance, and process optimization. Specializing in the seamless running of multi-site clusters, operational excellence, and implementation of best-in-class safety, productivity, and quality standards. Seeking a General Manager Works / Cluster Head position to drive operational efficiency, team performance, and business results at scale. PROFILE SUMMARY Cluster Management: Led operations across up to three major manufacturing facilities, supporting over 1,900 employees, with a combined monthly API output exceeding 3,800 MT. Operational Process Improvement: Delivered 20–30% increases in plant throughput via streamlining batch and continuous operations, adopting Lean, and optimizing resource allocation. Regulatory Audit Excellence: Achieved USFDA (3), EDQM (3), WHO GMP (3), KFDA (3), ANVISA,MHRA,PMDA and TGA approvals through rigorous process discipline and audit readiness; zero major non-conformities across global inspections. Cost and Efficiency Gains: Implemented cost reduction strategies saving over INR 10 Cr total, reduced batch cycle times by up to 20%, and improved OEE by double digits. Safety and Compliance: Established DuPont safety and cGMP culture, resulting in multi-year accident-free streaks and ISO/SMETA/EcoVadis certifications. Cross-Functional Team Building: Constructed, trained, and led multi-disciplinary teams; reduced staff turnover by 15-20% and improved inter-departmental coordination. CORE COMPETENCIES Site & Plant Operations Management Batch, Continuous & Multipurpose Facility Oversight Regulatory Audit & Compliance Readiness (USFDA, WHO, EDQM, KFDA,MTRA,TGA,MHRA etc) Lean Operations & Continuous Improvement (Kaizen, CIP) EHS Leadership & Safety Implementation Resource Planning, Budgeting & Cost Control Team Building & Performance Management Technology Transfer and Process Scale-Up SAP/ERP Operational Systems