Suresh Kumar
Production Manager with 16+ years of experience in Dairy & Food manufacturing
Erode, ErodeMember since February 25, 2023
GMPHACCPManpower managementMilk processingSpray dryingPowder plant operationsERP/SAP systemsISO documentation
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About
Production Manager with 16+ years of experience in Dairy & Food manufacturing (Milky Mist, Cavinkare, ABT). Expert in milk processing, spray drying, powder plant operations, production scheduling, GMP, HACCP, ISO, food safety, manpower management, and ERP/SAP systems. Strong leadership in driving operational efficiency, quality compliance, and continuous improvement.
Experience
Manager – Production - Milky Mist Dairy Foods Pvt Ltd
(2017-09)
- Handling 60 MT & 30 MT GEA powder plants – Dairy Permeate, SMP, WMP, Dairy Whitener, SCM.
- Full responsibility for production, packaging, manpower, food safety, ISO documentation.
- Monitoring CCPs, minimizing losses, ensuring GMP, GHP, and hygiene compliance.
- Regular SAP production module updates, shift planning, and report generation.
- Ensuring CIP for all equipment and adherence to FSMS and ISO standards.
- Managing 25–30 manpower & 10–12 operators per shift.
Production Officer - Cavinkare Dairy Pvt Ltd
(2017-02 - 2017-08)
- Preparation of milk batches using Bactofuge, Separator, Pasteurizer, Homogenizer.
- Planning curd batches (slim, TM, cup curd), buttermilk, lassi, butter, ghee production.
- Daily handling of 2 lakh liters of milk.
- Coordinated RM receiving to FG dispatch ensuring uninterrupted production.
- Maintained GMP, GHP, and collaborated with QA, logistics, and maintenance teams.
Technical Officer - ABT Industries – Dairy Division
(2009-06 - 2017-01)
- Handled 1–2 lakh liters/day with Tetrapak systems.
- Operated and supervised 15 MT GEA powder plant.
- Maintained HACCP, ISO documentation, traceability, and production records.
- Oversaw complete production cycle from receiving to dispatch.
Education
B.E - Instrumentation and Control Engineering - Adhiyamaan College of Engineering (2009 - 2009)
