Sandipkumar Trivedi

Plant, Production & Operations Management professional with 20+ years of hands-on experience, specializing in rotomolding, plastics manufacturing, plant setup, production management and operational leadership across India and Africa. Extensive experience with rotomolded water tanks, LLDPE products, HDPE, UPVC, PPR pipes, PU products and related manufacturing operations. Proven ability to establish manufacturing facilities from the ground up, including factory planning, machinery installation and commissioning, workforce development, production planning, procurement, quality control, maintenance coordination and daily plant operations.

Strong track record in production efficiency, waste reduction, technical troubleshooting, new product development and team leadership.

Owner at Independent Manufacturing & Business Operations (2024-01 – Present)

Managing an independent manufacturing and business venture in the food-products sector.

• Responsible for production planning, workforce coordination, procurement, quality control, sales and market development.
• Managing day-to-day manufacturing activities and business development.

General Manager at STASAA Investments Ltd (2018-10 – 2024-04)

Rotomolding Manufacturing – Water Tanks, Fish Tubs, Chill Pads & Custom Plastic Products

• Led complete establishment of a rotomolding manufacturing plant from project stage through commercial production.
• Managed company registration, factory planning, construction coordination, government approvals and operational setup.
• Planned and coordinated machinery procurement, installation and commissioning.
• Established production systems, operating procedures and departmental workflows.
• Managed manufacturing operations, procurement, raw materials and supply chain activities.
• Led recruitment, training and development of production and operational teams.
• Developed and introduced new products according to market requirements.
• Improved operational efficiency through process optimization and effective workforce management.

Production Manager at Lodia Group of Industries Ltd (2010-06 – 2018-08)

Plastic Manufacturing – UPVC, HDPE, PPR Pipes & LLDPE Water Tanks

• Managed day-to-day plant and production operations for UPVC, HDPE and PPR pipes and LLDPE water tanks.
• Managed plant installation and commissioning from planning through production.
• Supervised production teams, quality standards and daily workflow.
• Improved production efficiency and reduced material wastage through process optimization.
• Supported machinery troubleshooting and maintenance coordination.
• Developed new products and trained production personnel.

Sales & Marketing Executive at Promens India Pvt. Ltd (2009-05 – 2010-05)

Rotomolded Plastic Products

• Managed customer relationships and business development for rotomolded products.
• Conducted market research and identified new business opportunities.
• Coordinated with production teams for customer-specific solutions.
• Supported product development and market expansion.

Production Manager at Aqua-San s.a.r.l. (2008-02 – 2009-04)

Rotomolding Manufacturing

• Managed daily production and plant operations.
• Supervised rotomolding production activities and workforce.
• Maintained quality and production standards.
• Trained local workforce and implemented productivity improvements.
• Supported machinery and production troubleshooting.

Production Executive – PU Department at Nilkamal Crates & Bins Pvt. Ltd (2006-11 – 2008-01)

PU Product Manufacturing

• Supervised PU product manufacturing and production activities.
• Monitored machinery performance and production output.
• Coordinated maintenance requirements and ensured quality and schedule adherence.

Production & PU Department In-Charge at SAE Plast Pvt. Ltd (2004-09 – 2006-10)

Plastic / PU Manufacturing

• Managed daily PU production, manpower and workflow.
• Managed raw material requirements and inventory.
• Monitored production efficiency and product quality.
• Coordinated machinery and maintenance requirements and implemented operational improvements.

ITI in Diesel Mechanic – ITI, Ahmedabad (2004)

SSC – GSEB, Ahmedabad (2001)