• Gender: Male
• Age: 41
• Designation: Manager
• Highest Education Level: Masters - Degree
• Preferred Country: India
• Notice Period: 30  Days
• Work Experience: 19.4 Year(s)

Education

MBA in Production & Quality Management From Annamalai University in 2011

B.Tech in Chemical Engineering From Sathyabama University, Chennai, in 2005.

Skill Sets

Process Reengineering, Quality Assurance, Team Leadership

Proficient in MRP/ERP systems
Thorough knowledge of safety standards and compliance
Thorough knowledge of quality standards and systems
knowledge of testing techniques and methodologies
Develop, Implement, Sustain ISO: 22000, ISO 9001, HACCP System Certifications
Implemented KAIZEN, TPM, 5S, First aid and Fire Fighting.
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in planning, resource allocation and human resources

Work Experience

Production Manager
Since Jan 2012
Company Profile: Manufacture of Plastic & Paper Cups
Job Profile:
Steer and direct plastic and paper cup manufacturing operations. Establish operational policies and implement process improvements to ensure superior quality and outstanding output of custom molded and extruded parts. Design and implement coaching and training programs to develop staff, facilitate efficiency, and improve performance.
Plan, coordinate, direct and supervise personnel, sub contractors and vendors engaged on development ensuring that they complete the work on time, within budget and to the quality specified.
Develop and execute production schedules based on business demands
Maximize effectiveness of production team, equipment and materials to produce multi-line products within planned schedules while reducing costs
Manage high volume manufacturing of more than 1500 tons per month
Attain a sustained improvement of 10% in productivity over the last year
Develop and track cost improvement projects to reduce production costs by 30%
Increase production accuracy by 20%
lead, develop and evaluate production staff of 350 members
Development and training of people on the shop floor, manage junior executives in the plant.
Manage activities related to strategic purchasing to minimize operating expenses
Control inventory and raw material handling
Implementation of Quality systems e.g. ISO 9001, KAIZEN, TPM, 5S. Take lead in implementation of requirements of these systems.
Ensure safe work environment through implementation of safety awareness programs and compliance with OHSA.
Design, implement and audit quality control processes
Develop technical documents including instruction manuals and procedure manuals
Manage scheduling of shipping dates for all incoming orders
Reduced customer complaints roughly 20%.
Assist with new cost quotes and price quotations for products
Monitor all status of statutory compliance and ensure adherence

Experience in handling:
Extrusion process (Polymer coating and lamination), 
Flex printing
Slitting (Korea)
Thermoforming machines(John Brown, Meico TFT)
Flexible packing 
Plastic bag sealing machines.
Paper sheeter (Holweg, France).

Assistant Manager, Manufacturing Operations
July 2010 to Jan 2012
Company Profile : Largest producer and supplier of IML plastic tubs and PET bottles in U.A.E.
Job Profile : 
Developed production schedule for three-shift operation. Maintained compliance with critical safety and quality standards. Injection molding, blow molding (PET), thermoforming and extrusion process and Responsible for successful Operation of Production, Engineering
Implemented Just-in-Time (JIT) production methodology to control costs and inventory, resulting in a 20% improvement in efficiency.
Coordinating the servicing of Blow Moulding, injection moulding, thermoforming Extrusion and printing Machines and informing the Team Manager of any problem of the machines.
Carrying out operational activities according to the relevant standard operating procedures of the area.
Operating Blow, Injection moulding and Extrusion machine ensuring all parameters are within the set point, and report to Team Manager any deviations.
Operating Blow and injection moulding machine ensuring all parameters are within the set point, and report to Team Manager any deviations.
Communicate with shift supervisor/operators highlighting the critical areas and changes made.
Endorsing all area activity development of the shift staff and highlighting the critical issues and changes made.
Coordinating with Quality Laboratory personnel regarding the product quality and non conformance to take immediate corrective action.
Ensuring the GMP policy, hygiene and housekeeping and Safe Working practices are followed.
Carrying out operational checks of the all machine as per SOP
Updating daily production reports & rejection quantity & down time as per OEE production requirements.
Adhering to all other instructions given by the Team Manager to achieve area shift objectives.
Performing the daily machine cleaning, greasing and carrying out the operational checks of the machine as required.
Complying with the Packaging Specifications and to report any minor deviations to the Team Manager for immediate correction action
Plan effective preventive maintenance schedule and carry out the maintenance activity.

Experience in handling:
BMB, L&T, ILLIG, Windsor, NISSEI, Wonderpack, RIEFEHAUSE, SIDEL Bottle blowing and Vandam Printing

Production Executive, Manufacturing Operations
Aug 2008 to July 2010
Company Name :  Pure Ice Cream Company L.L.C.  
Company Profile : Oversaw floor operations and managed four direct reports and 200+ non-exempt employees for ice cream manufacturer. One of the first few pioneers in food manufacturing in U.A.E. Ice creams category the company is the first in the entire region .Established production schedules, defined staffing requirements, and implemented optimized procedures
Job Profile : 
Responsible for overall production volume in compliance with the market requirement.
Legal and Legislation compliance, monitoring and fulfilling requirements as per U.A.E. regulations.
Operating PLC automation unit for all extrusion, molding, filling, cup, cone.
To prepare the mix preparation and Raw material inventory monitoring in ERP
Implementation of Quality systems e.g. SOP, HACCP, ISO 2200, TPM, GMP. Take lead in implementation of requirements of these systems.
ERP (Production Module) implementation, Variance Monitoring and provide training   New colleagues/sub-ordinates.
Scheduling Local Vendor Audit compliance and monitoring the performance ensure delivery as per production plan.
Conducting continuous improvement and implementing effective control mechanisms to maximize resource utilization to achieve high productivity and operation efficiency by maintaining the Product Quality and competitive cost structure.
Timely reporting of various information to the higher-ups
Effective Management of working relationships with all employees and employees' representatives to ensure the maintenance of harmonious employee relations within the factory.

Experience in handling:
Catta 27, ILLIG, candy bar (Extrusion), Packing machine, Centrifuge, Flex printing (multicolor), Heater Exchange, Thermo boiler, DM plant, ETP Plant.

Process Engineer- Edible Oil Manufacturing Operations
May 2005 to July 2008
Company Name : Ruchi Soya Industries (P) Ltd,
Company Profile : Leading business groups producing High Quality brand Palm oil, Sunflower oil, Soya Bean oil Rice brand oil.
Job Profile : 
Ensuring quality in production and monitor process control.
Monthly performance review meeting report preparation, preparation of action plan.
Minimizing the possibilities of machine breakdown by timely intimation maintenance department, maximum utilization of machinery resources and increase efficiency target.
Operating PLC automation unit for Bakery Shortening plant.
Raw material inventory monitoring in SAP.
Monitoring both Physical & Chemical refinery process parameters.
Operating the Effluent treatment/R.O.plant/D.M. plant/Acid plant/Boiler.
achieved a consistent record of improving production runs and reducing costs

Results-driven and dedicated with wide-ranging experience planning and leading operations involving small- to medium-sized manufacturing environments. Track record devising, evaluating, and implementing continuous process improvements to minimize waste and reduce costs while maximizing quality and yield. Establish effective quality control and safety programs, encouraging proactive participation across the manufacturing floor. Excellent communicator; success building cohesive teams focused on production goals, safety, and throughput. Areas of expertise include…
Lean Manufacturing, Just-in-Time (JIT) Production 
Team Building & Training, Injection Molding Total productive maintenance (TPM), Cost Reduction/ Avoidance, Blow Molding, Thermoforming, Extrusion, 
Resource Allocation, Printing, Risk Management
Workplace Safety, Installation and Commissioning
Product Development

Future Goals

Growth