Siva Shankar

I am writing to express my interest in opportunities within your esteemed organisation, where I can leverage my extensive experience in managing operations across Feed Mills and Meat Processing Industries. With over 27 years of expertise, I have consistently driven operational excellence and strategic growth, ensuring adherence to international quality standards while fostering innovation and efficiency. My previou role as Chief Manager at Indian Potash Limited has honed my skills in production planning, team leadership, and cost control, making me well-suited for leadership roles in your organisation.

Chief Manager – Cattle Feed Plant | Indian Potash Limited, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh,

India | July 2018 – Jun 2025

Plant Operations Manager | Careysburg Slaughterhouse, Liberia | September 2017 –

March 2018

Senior Manager – Feed Mill Operations | Baramati Agro Ltd, Pune, India | March 2017

– September 2017

Factory Manager | Frigorifico Allana Ltd, Aligarh, India, and Ethiopia, East Africa |

January 2013 – March 2016

 Fuel Optimization Initiatives: Strategically reduced fuel costs for boiler operations,

achieving cost savings of approximately ₹38/MT, while maintaining high energy efficiency.

 Innovation in Production Strategies: Increased poultry rendering plant output of protein meal by 20% and poultry fat by 40% through machinery upgrades and strategic enhancements.

 Waste Reduction & Environmental Impact: Implemented water treatment improvements that enhanced operational performance and reduced costs,

contributing to sustainable practices and better resource management.

WORK EXPERIENCE

 Leading the plant as Production Head and Profit Center Head, overseeing all operational and financial aspects.

 Planning,scheduling, and monitoring daily production and maintenance activities.

 Coordinating with procurement, engineering, quality assurance, logistics, finance,

HSSE, warehouse, HR, and sales teams to ensure seamless operations.

 Managing compliance with government regulations and statutory requirements.

 Driving cost control initiatives across operations, including fuel, energy, maintenance,

and variable costs.

 Ensuring optimal capacity utilization, productivity, and efficiency of the plant.

 Conducting production meetingsto align team leaders with organizational objectives.

 Leading the implementation of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance schedules.

 Introducing machine modifications and automations to enhance production output and mill performance.

 Overseeing CAPEX, planning, inventory control, & operational cost management.

 Spearheading continuous improvement initiatives, achieving a maintenance cost reduction from ₹220 to ₹180 per MT.

 Ensuring adherence to GMP, SOP, and HACCP standards, and conducting regular safety and HSE meetings.

 Mentoring and developing teamsto achieve operational excellence.

 Reduced maintenance costs and improved overall operational efficiency.

 Successfully aligned plant operations with business profitability goals, achieving consistent KPI performance.

 Directed plant operations, including production, sales, maintenance, procurement,

and compliance.

 Managed chilled and frozen meat processing operations forsheep, goat, and cattle.

 Developed and implemented business strategies, budgets, and operational plans,

reporting directly to the Board of Directors.

 Oversaw quality management systems, achieving ISO and HACCP certification.

 Established effective waste management systems forsolid and liquid waste.

 Managed operations across six cattle and poultry feed mills, ensuring production efficiency and quality.

 Directed teams for capacity utilization, team building, and operational enhancements.

 Implemented ISO and HACCP standards, reducing wastages and improving factory performance.

 Coordinated with marketing and nutrition teams for product development and optimization.

 Oversaw production, engineering, procurement, waste management, and  Managed new projects, including civil and mechanical works, achieving expansionsin cold storage and processing capacity.

 Achieved international certifications and approvals, facilitating meat exports to UAE,

Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Azerbaijan.

 Implemented ISO and HACCP quality systems across operations.

 Expanded production capacity and improved operational efficiency.

 Managed poultry processing operations, including production, quality, supply chain,

and compliance.

 Developed value-added products and coordinated new product launches with marketing teams.

 Conducted regular performance evaluations and training sessions to motivate and build team capacity.

 Improved productivity and reduced operational coststhrough strategic initiatives.

 Led factory operations, ensuring high-quality feed production forshrimp and fish.

 Implemented SOPs, GMPs, and ISO standards to enhance production quality and operational efficiency.

 Conducted regular meetings with departmental heads to drive improvements and benchmark performance.

 Planned and executed maintenance schedulesto ensure uninterrupted production in a high-capacity poultry processing plant.

 Implemented energy audits, preventive maintenance programs, and team training initiatives to enhance plant efficiency.

 Supervised feed production, maintenance, and quality control for diverse animal feeds.

 Established and maintained ISO 9001:2008 and HACCP systems for quality and safety compliance.

 Developed new products and streamlined operations to reduce wastages and improve plant performance.

 Oversaw the production and maintenance of advanced poultry processing operations, ensuring seamless workflow and optimal equipment performance.

 Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and minimized downtime.

 Managed production and maintenance activities in large-scale feed mills as part of the Thailand-based C.P. Group.

 Optimized production processes and ensured compliance with industry standards,

contributing to cost efficiency and high product quality.

Production Engineer | Vahini Industries, Bangalore | January 1997 – January 1999

 Directed engineering and production processes in a manufacturing setup, ensuring adherence to quality and operational standards.

 Coordinated with cross-functional teams to m

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering