Jeevan Nayak

A visionary and versatile Senior Manufacturing Executive with over 34 years of distinguished experience steering large-scale production and mill operations within the global pulp, paper, and tissue sectors. Proven track record of managing multi-site manufacturing units, launching greenfield/brownfield CAPEX projects, and driving continuous improvement via World-Class Manufacturing practices. Expertise spans high-speed paper machine operations, robust quality control, and sustainable manufacturing frameworks.

Adept at aligning OPEX/CAPEX projections with overarching corporate business strategies to optimize EBITDA performance. Currently engaged as a Consultant on an impactful plant optimization advisory project, with a strong interest in returning to a full-time corporate leadership role to drive operational excellence.

Consultant - Kempt Tissue Mills Ltd

(2026-06)

Retained as a Consultant to spearhead technical and strategic optimization for the tissue division.

• Audited plant workflows to increase tissue machine speeds, optimize raw material fiber yield, and engineer substantial chemical cost savings.
• Advised executive leadership on launching a brand-new tissue converting unit, mapping out the precise number, sizing, and specifications of converting machines required for installation.
• Provided a comprehensive macro-picture and strategic analysis of the Indian tissue market to guide long-term corporate investment.

Vice President – Manufacturing - Origami Cellulo Pvt. Ltd. (APRIL Group / RGE) - Nagpur, Maharashtra

(2022-07 - 2025-12)

Directed complete tissue paper manufacturing and conversion across 4 manufacturing units (producing 2500 MT/month) and 9 converting units pan-India, with full accountability for organizational EBITDA performance.

• Formulated and implemented the production roadmap across all operating units, tightly aligning manufacturing capacities with sales and business development strategies.
• Maintained complete ownership of annual operational planning, developing accurate OPEX and CAPEX projections while enforcing strict cost control measures.
• Maintained oversight of high-speed Beloit, Voith, SICMA, and automated Japanese/Chinese machinery to maximize mill throughput. Spearheaded new product development aligned with emerging market trends.
• Implemented World-Class Manufacturing practices through continuous workflow evaluation and the integration of plant-wide safe operational procedures.

Mill Head - Asia Pulp and Paper (India) Pvt. Ltd. - Bawal, Haryana

(2016-01 - 2022-12)

Led end-to-end mill operations for one of the world's largest paper manufacturers, overseeing a modern converting plant with a 1,500 MT capacity.

• Orchestrated entire mill operations, including manufacturing, engineering, HR/IR, procurement, commercial workflows, and logistics.
• Accountable for driving local plant metrics to maximize corporate profitability, ensuring 100% On-Time, In-Full (OTIF) delivery to a nationwide distribution network.

Sr. General Manager – Production & Plant Head - Premier Tissues India Ltd. (Subsidiary of BILT) - Mysore, India

(2009-01 - 2016-12)

Managed an ultra-modern, fully integrated manufacturing facility for India's largest paper manufacturer.

• Steered plant production under strict hygienic conditions to comply with rigorous international quality standards.
• Standardized methods of working and engineered machinery alterations to enhance capacity utilization and reduce production cycle times.

Production Superintendent - Gayatri Paper Mill (Formerly Unicell) - Johannesburg, South Africa

(2004-01 - 2009-12)

Held comprehensive operational and quality control for a 160 TPD waste-paper-based unilinear and liner board plant.

• Controlled operations utilizing advanced ABB Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Measurex Quality Control Systems (QCS).
• Successfully led the erection and commissioning of a 150 TPD twin-wire high-speed Voith paper machine.

Shift Paper Maker - Swazi Paper Mill - Swaziland

(1996-01 - 2004-12)

Managed shift operations for a 75 TPD Fourdrinier Machine and a 50 TPD tissue machine with a de-inking line.

• Successfully commissioned a 750 mpm high-speed tissue machine.
• Installed critical machinery upgrades including press parts, vacuum pumps, and dryer cylinders.

Shift In-Charge - West Coast Paper Mills - Dandeli, India

(1992-01 - 1996-12)

Supervised shift operations for a premier integrated mill producing over 400 TPD of high-quality fine paper. Managed operations across 120 TPD and 100 TPD Fourdrinier machines.

Assistant Production Manager - Raman Boards Ltd. - Mysore, India

(1989-01 - 1992-12)

Supervised day-to-day production workflows and quality inspection systems for insulation press boards.

Bachelor of Applied Science - Pulp & Paper Technology - Karnataka University (1989)