Kundlik Gaware

An enthusiastic & high energy driven professional targeting mid-level assignments as a Food Technologist with a reputed organization in Food Engineering/R&D/Food Safety/Pharmaceutical/FMCG industry. Total Work Experience – Around 10+ Years

Production Manager at Haldiram International Pvt Ltd (2023-03 – Present)

Looking after complete operation of food processing plant having production facility for several Frozen Snacks such as Breaded Naans, All gravies, Parathas, and sweets

• To look after complete operation of food processing plant having production facility for several Frozen Snacks such as Breaded Naans, All gravies, Parathas, and sweets
• To lead and manage the Plant operation Team, fostering a culture of high performance, team work & continuous improvement
• To develop production Process, identification of machinery needs, machinery purchase & training to operators
• To collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline production processes, drive efficiency & minimize waste
• Ensure compliance with relevant food safety regulations, quality standards & internal policies
• Manage & optimize the use of machinery & equipment, ensuring proper maintenance when necessary
• Planning for reducing material wastage, reduce customer complaints, products return, by-product management, cost control
• Implementing hygiene, sanitation, food safety standards in food factory
• To train the staff & workers for GMP, Food safety, quality testing, FSSAI, plant hygiene, & sanitation, FSSAI packaging and labelling regulations
• Initiate & lead efforts to continuous improvement, product development, Packaging, labelling, cost analysis

Production Manager at Ananda Enterprises India Pvt ltd (2022-07 – 2023-03)

• Production planning Implementation at the production floor
• To complete the target monthly dispatch the containers
• Review the production schedules with production shop floor controller to stream line all production schedule
• Developing processes to ensure smooth establishment of product commercially
• Conducting regular audits and food safety risk assessments for process compliance

Assistant Production Manager at Ariba Foods Pvt Ltd (2020-12 – 2022-06)

• Inducting the employees by orienting them with policies (food safety) process, roles & responsibilities
• Monitoring the production facilities, process, manpower & process control procedures
• Reporting to higher ups for any deviation observed and evaluation the same
• Working to prevent the occurrence of the any Non conformity related to products & processes
• Maintaining the product quality as per standard set as per customer and statutory requirement

Assistant Production Manager at Global Gourmet Pvt. Ltd. (2016-09 – 2020-11)

• Handling Production and Operation activities
• Overseeing the production process, drawing up a production schedule
• Maximum Utilization of resources during shift operations
• Estimating costs and maintaining the quality standards
• Coordinating with maintenance / hygiene person for maintaining minimum down time and hygiene in the factory
• To ensure proper implementation of ISO, HACCP and GMP norms
• Monitoring Raw material and Finished product as per quality standards
• Dealing and negotiating with vendors and transporters
• Working with third party units to implement the company's policies and goals

Quality & Production Executive at Vaishvik Food Pvt. Ltd. (2015-01 – 2016-09)

• Coordinating hygienic zoning, hygienic design risk assessments, sanitation & hygiene and allergen management
• Prioritizing quality assurance responsibilities based on the integration of new designs & products into current production schedule
• Reviewing HACCP Plans to ascertain the compliance with set standards
• Creating quality assurance documents like traceability matrix (forward & backward)
• Spearheading the HACCP Team, Certifications, Hygiene, Sanitation, Pest Control and Safe Storage Operations
• Managing the overall Hygiene & Sanitation, Pest Control activities inclusive of the implementation of: Audit hygiene and sanitation practices in the product, Cleaning schedules and plant sanitation program, Pest management protocols and schedules so as to ensure zero infestation levels in product, process and storage

Trainee - Production at Doehler India Pvt Ltd (2011-12 – 2012-04)

Industrial Training for 4 months

Master of Technology in Food Engineering and Technology – Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology (Deemed University) (2014)

Bachelor of Technology in Food Technology – Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Agricultural University (2012)