Supriya Chavan

Dynamic Food Processing Engineer and Manufacturing Expert with 16 years of progressive leadership in plant operations, project engineering, and cross-functional project management within the food industry. Proven success in delivering major food processing projects (Aseptic, IQF, Dehydration, Spice Processing), driving operational excellence and continuous improvement, and optimizing manufacturing systems for efficiency and quality. Skilled in developing and executing technical solutions for complex plant challenges, leading multidisciplinary teams, and managing projects from concept to completion.

Production Manager - Nedspice Dehydration India LLP

(2025-01)

• Lead manufacturing operations and cross-functional teams over purchasing, quality, and shipping.
• Achieved monthly production and quality targets with strong adherence to GMP/hygiene standards.
• Set and enacted plant policies, production planning, and process improvement protocols.
• Drove adoption of advanced techniques and fact-based problem solving through employee empowerment.

Plant Head – Operations - Shaman Spices and Food Products LLP

(2023-06 - 2025-01)

• Directed full-spectrum plant operations, including administration, manpower planning, and factory compliance.
• Managed all facets of production, quality, and order fulfilment to meet customer and business requirements.
• Developed and optimized seasoning blends for dehydrated, RTE and frozen snacks products to achieve desired flavour profiles, stability, and shelf life.
• Boosted plant efficiency and productivity through performance monitoring and coaching.
• Reduced machine downtime by implementing effective breakdown rectification processes.

Junior Manager – Production - Jain Farm Fresh Foods Ltd

(2017-11 - 2023-05)

• Oversaw production planning, manufacturing, and inventory management, aligning output with demand.
• Maintained regulatory compliance and quality standards in daily operations.
• Maximized OEE and conversion efficiency through targeted bottleneck elimination and improvement plans.
• Led initiatives in productivity enhancement and cost reduction.

Senior Executive – Spice Project Team Leader - Jain Farm Fresh Foods Ltd

(2015-04 - 2017-11)

• Developed project schedules, capital procurement plans, and technical documentation for major food processing projects.
• Coordinated equipment installation, upgrades, and modifications, raising plant efficiency and safety.
• Ensured timeline and budget adherence; maintained GMP and ISO compliance.

Senior Executive – Food Processing Projects - JISL/JFFFL

(2011-03 - 2015-03)

• Key technical contributor to plant capacity expansions and new product development initiatives.
• Provided engineering support in troubleshooting and optimizing production processes.
• Managed procurement, vendor selection, and cost optimization efforts for project execution.
• Led mechanization of projects – successfully reduced unloading time by 65% and manpower by 60% through introduction of mechanical unloading systems for raw mangos.
• Involved in IQF project for fruits and vegetables, focusing on process design, equipment selection and operational setup.

Junior Executive – Production - JISL/JFFFL

(2009-06 - 2011-03)

• Supervised aseptic fruit processing lines, ensuring stringent adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Mentored staff on equipment setup and operations; led shift reporting for performance and process issues.

M. Tech. - Dairy Food Engineering - IIT Kharagpur (2007-07 - 2009-06)

B. Tech. - Agricultural Engineering - MPKV University, Rahuri (2003-07 - 2007-06)