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.
