Hemant Khedkar

Experienced and accomplished Production Manager with over 25 years in the offset printing and packaging industry, delivering operational excellence across FMCG, luxury packaging, and perfume segments. Specialized in leading high-performance teams, implementing lean production strategies, and optimizing workflows for cost savings and quality assurance. Demonstrated ability to handle high-value projects from concept to delivery, integrating advanced technologies and process improvements.

Senior Production Manager - PUP EXPORTS PVT Ltd

(2024-01)

Production Manager - Manipal Utility Packaging Solutions Pvt. Ltd. - Mumbai, India

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

• Managing end-to-end production for premium FMCG packaging lines
• Driving process alignment between design, QA, and logistics teams
• Monitoring KPIs to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality delivery

Production Manager – Printing & Postpress - Perfect Packaging, Mumbai - Mumbai

(2014-01 - 2023-12)

• Headed entire printing operations including pressroom, finishing, and dispatch
• Implemented job scheduling systems and lean practices for higher efficiency
• Trained team members to handle advanced UV and specialty finishes

Head – Printing Department - Al Sama Printing Press (Swiss Arabian Perfume) - Sharjah, UAE

(2008-01 - 2014-12)

• Supervised production of high-end perfume packaging with premium effects
• Maintained high standards of luxury quality through strict QA and calibration
• Handled team hiring, workflow planning, and pressroom performance monitoring

Production Executive - Akbar Al Arab Printing Press - Abu Dhabi, UAE

(2005-01 - 2007-12)

Printing & Postpress Supervisor - Rasasi Perfume Industry - Dubai, UAE

(2002-01 - 2006-12)

Shift Supervisor – Offset Printing - Repro India Ltd. - Mumbai

(1996-01 - 2002-12)

Rotogravure Machine Operator - Oriental Containers Ltd.

(1993-01 - 1996-12)

Post Graduate Diploma - Packaging Technology - SIES College, Navi Mumbai (2022-01 - 2023-12)

PG Certificate - Logistics & Supply Chain Management - Phoenix Institute UAE / London Academy of Management Studies (2010-01 - 2011-12)

Diploma - Printing Technology - Government Institute of Printing Technology, Mumbai (1988-01 - 1992-12)

Higher Secondary Certificate - Science - Bhavan's College, Mumbai (1986-01 - 1988-12)