Abin Sibichan
Manufacturing Operations | Surventis | Chemical Engineer | NITK Surathkal
Mangaluru
5+ years of work experience
Jul 20264 mosPresent
Mangaluru, Karnataka, India
Organizational entity transitioned from BASF Coatings to Surventis in July 2026; role scope and production responsibilities remained unchanged.
Jul 20242 yrs 1 moJul 2026
Work in day-to-day manufacturing operations for the E-Coat plant, managing production execution across multiple production lines, while maintaining safety, quality and production targets.
Led end-to-end MES implementation across 4+ production workflows, coordinating development, plant trials, deployment and training of 10+ operators and shift-in-charges, resulting in reduction in manual documentation and improvement in data accuracy.
Led the adaptation and implementation of a new production process, achieving a 21% reduction in cycle time while maintaining required product quality and process-safety standards.
Strengthened process safety through interlock validation, P&ID reviews and implementation of process-safety improvements.
Experienced in SAP integration for manufacturing workflows and process optimization.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to streamline production schedules and meet high-volume delivery targets.
Jul 20231 yr 1 moJul 2024
Manufacturing (Coatings): Managed manufacturing operations, focusing on process optimization and resource allocation.
Manufacturing Stint (Performance Materials): Conducted a detailed energy consumption analysis across various batches to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Sales Stint (Agricultural Solutions): Performed market research to evaluate market positioning and delivered strategic recommendations to increase field penetration and market share
May 20223 mosJul 2022
Shirwal Maharashtra
Segregated raw materials and finished goods based on their chemical properties, ensuring proper
categorization for efficient inventory management.
Implemented ABC and FSN inventory classification methods to identify the ideal racking system for
optimized storage and retrieval.
Led efforts in labeling, identification, and documentation of plant equipment such as pumps and
vessels, ensuring easy reference for future maintenance and operations.
Ensured the accuracy of P&ID (Piping and Instrumentation Diagram) by implementing live line
tracking and providing necessary suggestions for improvement.
Apr 20221 yr 1 moApr 2023
Directed core engineering projects and events for a high-impact technical group.
Implemented a structured mentorship program, pairing new members with seniors to accelerate technical skill development.
Organized "Knowledge Exchange Programs" and summer mentorship initiatives for the wider college community.
Dec 20211 moDec 2021
Kollam, Kerala, India
Jul 202110 mosApr 2022
Established the organizational framework, mission, and agenda for a new SIG focused on Finance, Economics, and Markets.
Led the selection process for new members and successfully launched the group's inaugural event series.
Abin’s AI Stack
Education
Bachelor of Technology - BTech(Honors), Chemical Engineering
National Institute of Technology Karnataka
20194 yrs2023
Higher Secondary Education, PCMB
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Idukki, Kerala
20117 yrs2018
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