Anoop Kumar Srivastava

Strategic and results-driven Plant Operations and Quality Management professional with over 23 years of comprehensive experience in supervising large-scale Greenfield projects, including erection, commissioning, & start-up of distillery & chemical plants. Highlighted expertise in quality control, contractor management, and compliance with stringent regulatory and environmental standards, ensuring seamless project execution and operational excellence. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams in multi-discipline testing, commissioning, and validation of complex systems and equipment, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget.

Adept at developing and implementing commissioning plans, quality assurance protocols, & process optimization strategies to maximize plant efficiency, reliability, and profitability. Exceptional skills in stakeholder management, business development, and vendor coordination, fostering strong relationships with clients, government authorities, and subcontractors to drive sustained business growth and market share expansion. Highly proficient in manpower, material, and financial resource planning to support large-scale industrial operations while maintaining compliance with EHS and corporate governance standards.

Core strengths include strategic leadership, continuous process improvement, risk mitigation, and hands-on problem solving in fast-paced manufacturing environments. Strong communicator and collaborator with a proven ability to mentor teams, negotiate effectively, and navigate complex project challenges to ensure operational success and zero discharge environmental compliance.

Vice President | Unit Head - Distillery - Dhampur Bio Organics Ltd. - Asmoli

(2025-02)

• Leading end-to-end operations of the Distillery Unit including production, quality assurance, and environmental compliance, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and regulatory standards.
• Managing the Bottling Section, managing packaging operations to ensure timely and defect-free dispatch of finished products.
• Supervising erection, commissioning, and smooth functioning of plant processes, integrating lessons from past projects to optimize efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives across production, maintenance, and quality control to enhance operational reliability and cost-effectiveness.
• Managing a cross-functional team of 150+ members, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and high performance.
• Coordinating with vendors, contractors, and regulatory authorities to ensure adherence to project timelines, quality benchmarks, and environmental norms.
• Strategizing resource planning—manpower, material, and budget—to meet production targets and business growth objectives.
• Leading training & development programs for operators and supervisors, strengthening workforce capabilities for sustainable plant operations.

General Manager | Distillery Head - Balrampur Chini Mills - Maizapur

(2021-07 - 2025-02)

• Managed erection, commissioning, and operation of a 343 KL/day Greenfield distillery plant producing grain and syrup spirits.
• Directed multi-disciplinary testing, commissioning documentation, and installation verification, ensuring compliance with design and quality standards.
• Coordinated resourcing, project meetings, and equipment maintenance, facilitating smooth transition from construction to production.
• Supervised subcontractors and technical teams in large-scale construction, installation, and commissioning activities adhering to strict quality assurance protocols.

General Manager – Distillery & Chemical Unit - Dhampur Sugar Mills - Dhampur

(2019-02 - 2021-07)

• Administered budget planning, production, environment, and utilities management with a 120+-member team, focusing on cost optimization and profitability.
• Implemented continuous improvement systems and procedures, achieving operational efficiency and zero liquid discharge compliance.
• Led production scheduling, raw material standardization, & quality tool implementation to meet monthly targets and regulatory requirements.

General Manager – (Works) - Globus Spirit Ltd. - Haryana

(2018-09 - 2019-02)

• Oversaw grain-based spirit production and utilities, driving operational efficiency and environmental compliance with zero liquid discharge.
• Managed multi-effect evaporator operations, boiler, and turbine performance to optimize plant output and reliability.

Assistant General Manager – Distillery - Som Distillery Pvt. Ltd. - Bhopal

(2016-08 - 2018-09)

• Led commissioning and production of molasses and grain-based spirit plants, including ETP operations for biogas generation.
• Supervised boiler and turbine commissioning, coordinating contractors to meet project timelines and quality standards.

Joint Manager – Production & Microbiology - India Glycols Ltd. - Gorakhpur

(2015-04 - 2016-08)

• Oversaw production and microbiological quality control, conducting internal audits for ISO 9001:2008 and 22000:2005 certifications.
• Delivered training on product quality improvement and cost reduction, and managed environmental compliance for zero discharge status.

Deputy Manager (Production) - India Glycols Ltd. - Gorakhpur

(2010-04 - 2015-03)

Assistant Manager (Production) - India Glycols Ltd. - Gorakhpur

(2007-04 - 2010-03)

Senior Microbiologist (Production) - India Glycols Ltd. - Gorakhpur

(2005-12 - 2007-03)

Senior Microbiologist (Distillery) - A.B. Sugar Ltd. - Punjab

(2004-06 - 2005-12)

Microbiologist - Saraya Distillery - Gorakhpur

(2002-08 - 2004-06)

D.I.F.A.T. - National Sugar Institute (NSI) (2011)

M.Sc. - Microbiology - Ch. Charan Singh University (2002)

P.G.D.B.T. - Post Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology - M.J.P. Rohailkhand University (2000)

B.Sc. - Biology - M.J.P. Rohailkhand University (1999)