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Dr. Ashish Mandlik41, Rathinsabapathypuram, Behind KKG Mandappam, Pollachi 642002 INDIA. Tel: +91 4259 225089. Mobile: + 91 9952215577. E-Mail: [email protected]
RESUMECareer Objective
I wish to broaden, sharpen and share my knowledge and experience by doing research, developing new technologies and improving existing processes.
Profile
A senior agricultural food chemist with a unique combination of experience in research as well as in industry. Have 14 publications (detailed in Annexure 1) and more than 28 years experience (detailed in Annexure 2) to work in agro-processing industries especially in QA, QC, Food Safety and R&D of edible oils and oilseeds processing industries.
Qualification
Ph.D. degree from Devi Ahilya Vishwa Vidyalaya, Indore in 1997 in Chemistry (For the research “Physico-Chemical Studies of Few Varieties of Soybean Seeds Available in Madhya Pradesh”), M.Sc. (Organic Chemistry) and B.Sc. degrees in 1986 & 1984, respectively from Vikram University, Ujjain.
Awards/Recognition
Awarded scholarship by “World Initiative for Soy in Human Health”, American Soybean Association to attend the WISHH Midwest Workshop “Public-Private Partnerships” held on Oct. 16-20, 2006 in Champaign, IL, USA.
As a strategic partner in Kenya’s National Food Fortification Alliance, succeeded in obtaining fortification endorsement for three oil /fat products (the first in Kenya.) and contributing to policy issues on the same.
Recognizing my services, I have been awarded two promotions as Dy. General Manager and General Manager – QC and R&D in Sakthi Sugars Ltd. – Soya Division (My present employer)
Major Professional Achievements
Extensive research in understanding solvent extraction process of various oilseeds, and implementing the knowledge in making commercial process more beneficial.
Development of various texturised soy protein products, customized for different international markets.
Phenomenal cost reduction of various texturised soy protein products by modifying the production processes, reducing rate of rejection, and controlling the raw material quality.
Product development and technical marketing of a range of table and catering margarines i.e. cake, bread and pastry margarines, butter/cream substitute in ice cream manufacturing and low fat spreads.
Based on contemporary knowledge of fats in human nutrition, designed and developed blended oils for different segments of markets.
Commercialization of new products e.g. baking powder, soy protein concentrate (physical separation process), soy fiber, textured vegetable proteins and weaning foods.
Laboratory/pilot level development of egg substitute in baking, food supplements for expecting and lactating women, soy milk based ice creams, soy protein isolates and powdered soy lecithin (using membrane filtration technique), animal feed concentrates like fish meal substitute and milk booster for rumens (using by-pass protein and fat concepts).
Developed innovative rapid analytical procedures for the attributes important in process optimization viz. oil content, protein dispersibility index, protein& fiber in solvent extracted oilseeds, phosphorus in oil.
Development/improvement of various Quality Management systems like ISO 9001:2000, HACCP and Identity Preservation.
Present Status (Since July 2007):
Recently, I am working as General Manager QC/R&D at Sakthi Sugars Ltd. – Soya Division. The company is engaged in processing and marketing of various soybean based products. I act here as Management Representative. Responsible to form, implement and sustain the management systems.
Overseas Experience:
I got international opportunity to act as ‘Team Leader – Research and Development’ by Bidco Oil Refineries Ltd., P.O. Box 239, Thika 01000, KENYA, where I worked for 2& ½ years. The Bidco has its oilseeds and oil and fats processing units in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. It fulfills substantial oils & fats demand of East Africa. I was responsible to lead the team of Research and Development Department and reporting directly to the Board of Directors.
Overall Professional Experience:
Led R&D and QA/QC departments of various Bulk& FMCG manufacturing organizations since 1986.
The foremost experience is contributed by edible oil, oilseed and protein food manufacturing but have splendid experience in other food processing as well.
Conversant with a number of processes for controls and optimization of overall equipment effectiveness.
o Solvent extraction of various oilseeds and value addition processes viz. de-hulling and flesh de-solventization.
o Physical and chemical refining of edible oils and processing of by-products.o Extrusion process for manufacturing of textured vegetable protein food products.o Production of vegetable/hardened fats and their emulsified products. o Soap and detergent manufacturing.o Food ingredients manufacturing viz. various types of soy flours, baking powder, ready
to fry snacks.
Personal Details:
Born – May 30th, 1965. Gender – Male. Citizen – Indian. Passport – No. M1425269. Father – (Late) Dr. K.J. Mandlik (Retired Professor of Chemistry, Dept. of Higher Education,
Govt. of M.P., Bhopal, INDIA). Married to - Dr. Meenakshi (Ph.D., Economics) Children – One 19 years old daughter, pursuing her graduation. Lingual Skills - Have proficiency in written and spoken English; mother tongue is Hindi. Computer Proficiency - Have adequate knowledge to use the computer in day-to-day
functions. I have extensively used MS-Word, Excel and Power Point. Hobbies - Represented college table tennis team as captain in inter collegiate tournaments.
Also actively participated in dramatics. Annexure 1
Details of the Publications
Research Papers:
1. Mandlik, A. “Phosphorus in some Indian Soybean Varieties and its Association with Oil Characteristics”, Asian J. of Chemistry (2004), 16(2), 990 – 994.
2. Mandlik, A. “Studies of Dibasic Metal Elements in Indian Soybeans and Their Association with Density and Shape of Seed”, Asian J. of Chemistry (2004), 16(2), 1211 – 1213.
3. Mandlik, A. “Some Important Enzymatic Activities in Indian Soybean Varieties” Journal of Ultra Scientists of Physical Sciences (2004), 16(1), 33 – 36.
4. Mandlik, A. “Carbohydrates in Indian Soybean Varieties and Their Association With Physical Characteristics of Seed” Journal of Ultra Scientists of Physical Sciences, (2004), 16(1), 73 – 76.
5. Mandlik, A. “Influence of Planting Location and Variety on Fatty Acid Composition of Soybean Oil and Its Association with Seed Density”, J. Oil Tech. Assn. India, (2003), 35(3).
6. Mandlik, A. “Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Soybean Oils of Indian Soybean Varieties and Their Association with Some Seed Characteristics”, J. Oil Tech. Assn. India, (2003), 35(4).
Paper Presentation in Seminars:
1. Mandlik, A. “Soybean Processing Utilization and Value Addition” paper presented in “8th National Seminar on Technology Innovation in Vegetable Oil & Allied Products Industry” 21-22 May, 2010, at Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad by “The Solvent Extractors Association of India” and “The Oil Technologists’ Association of India” jointly.
2. Mandlik, A. “Hydration and Cooking Behaviour of Indian Soybean Varieties and Their Correlation with Other Seed Parameters”paper presented in “5th International Soybean Processing and Utilization Conference” 10-14 December 2008, at Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Bhopal by International Soybean Processing and Utilization Conference Committee.
3. Mandlik, A. “Soybean Oil Quality as Influenced by Planting Location and Variety” paper presented in seminar on “World Scenario in Oils, Oleo chemicals and Surfactants Industries” 10 – 12 April, 1998, at Lucknow, by The Oil Technologists’ Association of India, Kanpur.
4. Mandlik, A. “Problems Associated with Proteins of the Indian Soybean Meal” paper presented in the National Seminar on “Quality of Indian Soybean Meal” Held at The Soybean Processors Association of India, Indore on 1st May, 1998.
Popular Articles:
1. Mandlik, A. “Effect of Environment on Soybean Quality” SOPA Digest (1996) 11: 17 – 23
2. Mandlik, A. “Report on Oil and Protein Content in Trade Samples of Soybean 1996 – 97” SOPA Digest (1997) 4: 23 – 29.
3. Mandlik, A and O.P. Joshi. “How Soybean Oil Helps Your Heart” SOPA Digest (1997) 8: 12-15.
4. Shroff, V.N. and A. Mandlik, “Effect of Abnormal Climatic Conditions on Soybean Processing” SOPA Digest (1998) 2: 24–28.
Annexure 2
Detailed Career History
Before taking-up my present assignment, I worked for more than 21 years in Research & Development and Quality Control Departments of oilseeds processing, edible oil refining and food processing industries/ association.
2005 - 2007:
I obtained an international opportunity to act as ‘Team Leader – Research and Development’ by Bidco Oil Refineries Ltd., P.O. Box 239, Thika 01000, KENYA. Tel: +254 67 281000, Mail: [email protected].
Bidco has its oilseeds and oil and fats processing units in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. It fulfills substantial oils & fats demand of East Africa. I was responsible to lead the team of Research and Development Department and reported directly to the Board of Directors.
Major Achievements:
Development of New Whole range Products of Catering Margarines (Cake, Bread and Pastry Margarines) and Table Margarine.
Development of Whole Range of Blended oils for different income groups of society.
Development of Baking Powder.
Significant modifications in the soap and detergent products with increased acceptability and cost reduction point of views.
1999-2004
Sakthi Sugars Limited (Soya Division), Ambarampalayam Post, Pollachi 642 103, INDIA. Tel: 91 4259 253256, E-Mail: [email protected]
As Manager- Quality Control reporting to the General Manager. The industry comprises: Solvent Extraction Plant, Edible Oil Refinery, Flour Milling and Texturised Vegetable Protein Food Plant. It’s In-house R & D is recognized from Department of Science & Technology, Government of India.
I was overall responsible to form, implement and improve the quality systems, develop new products with coordination of marketing and production departments and modify the process for better quality and cost reduction. Managing a team of Quality Control Chemists and Process Control Supervisors/ Engineers of 15 people.
Major Achievements:
Development of Soybean Flour based “Egg Replacer” for bakery operations.
Pilot plant studies for Soybean Milk based hard & soft both Ice creams.
Development of products like Soya Protein Concentrate, Soya Fiber and various types of Texturised Vegetable Proteins upto commercial level.
Successful pilot level trials for the production of Soybean Protein Isolate and Soybean Lecithin Powder through membrane filtration system.
Incorporation of post extraction de-hulling in soybean processing
Development of analytical procedure to assess the extractability of flakes
Study of “Occurrence and Removal of Iron Contamination in Defatted Soybean Flakes, Flour and Extruded Soy Foods.
Restructuring of entire Quality System, formation & implementation of HACCP program and introduction of Identity Preservation System.
1998–99
Gits Food Products Pvt. Ltd., Gits House, Hadapsar Industrial Estate, Pune 411 013, INDIA. Tel: 91 020 26875993, E-Mail: [email protected]
As Quality Assurance Manager, reporting directly to the Joint Managing Director. The company encompasses two convenience food manufacturing units, one snack food unit and one dairy plant.
Major activities and achievements:
Acted as a resource person to provide necessary guidance and training and facilitate to the Quality and Process Control Personnel of all group companies to carryout their duties in order to meet the company’s “Defect free Production” goal.
Developed new instant product mixes viz. soups, ice creams and sweets.
1997–98
The Soybean Processors Association of India, Scheme No. 53, Near Malviya Nagar, A.B. Road, Indore 452 008, INDIA, Tel: 91 731 2556530, E-Mail: [email protected]
As Senior Chemist, Research & Development Department reported to the Secretary General. The SOPA is engaged in research & development and promotional activities for soybean and soybean products in India.
Major activities and achievements:
Analysis of various varieties of soybean seeds from various locations for their suitability for processing.
Third party (arbitrary) analysis.
Providing information regarding processing and utilization and analysis of soybean and its products to related organizations, industries and individuals.
Organized and also took part in many technical seminars/ other events.
Got the opportunity to closely watch the entire soybean system of country from the farmer’s field to auction market, processing units, transporting agencies, port operations and even users and customer plants.
1988–96
Maheshwari Group of Industries, Shreesh Chambers, 25/1, Y.N. Road, Indore 452 003, INDIA, Tel: 91 0731 25065690. E-Mail: [email protected]
The group is involved in soybean processing, edible oil refining, food processing viz. potato chips manufacturing, ready to eat extruded snacks and manufacturing of food processing lines viz. potato chips, sea food products and spices processing plants etc.
1991-96
Promoted as- ‘Quality Control In-charge’ at Taparia Exports Pvt. Ltd., Reported to the Director. The unit was involved in manufacturing and export of traditional Indian snacks.
Major activities and achievements:
Managed all Quality Control and product development activities, headed a team of 3 Quality Control people; assigning them tasks, and motivating them to meet deadlines.
Cost reduction: achieved 60% reduction of processing cost by re-designing the dough sheet cutter.
1988-91
Sr. Chemist at Maheshwari Nutrients Ltd. Worked at corporate laboratory.
Major activities and achievements:
Random quality check of products of group companies, shelf-life studies and demonstrate the quality assurance procedures to customers on office visits.
Development of soy based supplementary food product for expecting mothers.
1987-88
Joined as Apprentice and later promoted as Jr. Supervisor R & D at The Hukamchand Mills Ltd. It is an integrated textile plant for cotton and synthetic fabrics. Activities:
Testing of dyes, pigments, chemicals & auxiliaries and other utilities.
Evolve a new analytical procedure for the estimation of blend of viscose/ polynosic with the cotton
1986; 1/2 Yr
Trainee Chemist at The Malwa Vanaspathi & Chemicals Co. Ltd. It is the oldest unit in Western India for solvent extraction, edible oil refining and hydrogenation.
TRAININGS:
“Implementation of ISO 14000: 2004” on 8 – 9th February, 2005 organized by “Kenya Bureau of Standards” at Bidco Oil Refineries Ltd, Thika, Kenya.
“AIB – PCI Training Seminar on Food Safety” on 8 – 10th September, 2002 organized by the “American Institute of Baking” and “Pest Control India Ltd.” at Bangalore, India.
“Analysis of Food Under Food Laws” on 19 – 23rd April 1999, held at and organized by the “Central Food Technological Research Institute” Mysore, India.
“Statistical Techniques in ISO 9000” on 11 – 13th August, 1998 at Pune, India, conducted by ‘NITSQM, Bureau of Indian Standards”, New Delhi.
