Production Manager - Panchwati Nutrients - Roorkee, Uttrakhand, India
(2023-11)
- Spearheading the end-to-end production operations for Jalapeno Green & Red Chilli Canning, ensuring seamless workflow and product quality from raw material to final packaging.
- Leading a team of production personnel, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement, while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Overseeing production planning and scheduling, optimizing throughput and minimizing waste to meet stringent delivery deadlines and customer demands.
- Implementing cutting-edge canning techniques and processes, improving operational efficiency and product shelf-life, while reducing overall production costs.
- Conducting regular quality audits and process assessments, ensuring that all products met international food safety standards and customer specifications.
- Managing inventory control for raw materials, canning supplies, and finished goods, ensuring minimal stockouts and maximum production efficiency.
- Collaborating cross-functionally with supply chain, R&D, and sales teams to ensure alignment with business goals, product innovation, and market trends.
Production Manager - ANN FMCG Pvt.ltd. - Nalagarh, Himachal Pradesh, India
(2023-04 - 2023-08)
- Directed and streamlined production operations, overseeing multiple product lines to ensure maximum output and adherence to quality standards in a high-paced FMCG environment.
- Spearheaded the development and implementation of advanced manufacturing strategies, resulting in significant improvements in operational efficiency, cost reduction, and production timelines.
- Championed process optimization initiatives, utilizing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to minimize waste, improve throughput, and elevate product consistency.
- Collaborated closely with R&D and supply chain teams to ensure the timely introduction of new products, while maintaining robust inventory management practices for both raw materials and finished goods.
- Led and mentored a high-performing production team, cultivating a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement across departments.
- Managed capacity planning, maintenance schedules, and machine utilization, driving efforts to maximize asset productivity and reduce downtime, contributing to the overall profitability of the company.
Production Manager - Royal Elastomers Pvt.Ltd. - Dehradun, India
(2021-09 - 2023-03)
- Collaborated directly with the Plant Head of Operations to manage and optimize workforce deployment across multiple shifts, ensuring seamless production operations and adherence to daily targets.
- Led process optimization initiatives, utilizing cutting-edge manufacturing techniques and data-driven insights to enhance productivity, minimize waste, and drive operational excellence.
- Spearheaded the planning and coordination of raw material logistics, ensuring timely availability and quality approval, while supervising intermediate sampling and final product validation to maintain stringent quality standards.
- Monitored and tracked hourly production metrics, documenting shift performance against targets, and maintaining comprehensive production logs to facilitate process improvements and operational efficiency.
Senior Research Fellow- Food Technology - C.S.A University of Agriculture & Technology - Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
(2018-08 - 2021-04)
- Led advanced research initiatives within the Food Technology department, focusing on innovative food processing techniques, ingredient development, and product optimization to enhance quality and sustainability.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and execute experimental studies, analyzing data and generating actionable insights to drive product innovation and improve manufacturing processes.
- Published research findings in prestigious journals, contributed to technical reports, and presented discoveries at industry conferences, positioning the department as a leader in food technology advancements.
Production Manager - HESCO ( NGO) - Dehradun, Uttrakhand, India
(2017-01 - 2018-07)
- Directed production operations within HESCO, focusing on the development and scaling of sustainable, eco-friendly initiatives to uplift rural communities while ensuring operational excellence and resource optimization.
- Led cross-functional teams, streamlined manufacturing processes, and enforced quality standards, driving both social impact and operational efficiency aligned with the organization's mission.
Deputy Manager- Production - Angelique International Limited - Mali Bamako, West Africa
(2015-06 - 2016-12)
- Spearheaded production operations, ensuring seamless plant functionality while managing daily production reports (DPR) and overseeing a team of 50-60 workers to maintain consistent product quality and operational efficiency.
- Coordinated raw material procurement and quality approval processes, ensuring smooth workflow and optimal resource utilization, while reporting directly to the Plant Head for strategic production alignment.
Quality Manager - Makarwa Food Processing Industry - Selaqui, Dehradun, Uttrakhand, India
(2012-04 - 2015-04)
- Led the implementation and enforcement of corporate quality and food safety standards, ensuring strict adherence to GMPs, HACCP, CCP, and SOP guidelines, while overseeing process control, defect management, and conducting market complaint analysis.
- Collaborated with suppliers and internal teams to maintain product quality, managed lab testing of raw materials, and delivered staff training to uphold the highest standards of hygiene, safety, and operational excellence.
Production Executive - Nilons Enterprises Pvt.ltd - Maharashtra, India
(2008-01 - 2012-03)
- Directed and optimized daily production activities by managing manpower across shifts, overseeing packing line operations, and ensuring efficient tracking of hourly production, while maintaining high product quality and confirming the final product through rigorous sampling.
- Coordinated weekly production planning, raw material arrangements, quality approvals, and monitored workforce performance (100-150 workers), ensuring alignment with production targets, and accurately documenting shift outputs against goals.
Cider Technologist- Production - Greenvalley Cider Pvt.ltd (Beer Unit) - Shoghi, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
(2005-01 - 2007-08)
- Supervised and optimized shift operations by managing a team of 50 workmen to achieve production targets and ensure quality assurance, while diligently tracking hourly production and maintaining accurate production logs to meet set objectives.
- Reported directly to the General Manager of Operations, ensuring seamless shift transitions, monitoring production efficiency, and consistently meeting weekly production goals through effective manpower management and quality control.
Production Chemist - Ladakh Foods Ltd. - Leh, Ladakh, India
(2001-08 - 2004-11)
- Spearheaded the production process as a Production Chemist at Ladakh Food, overseeing raw material analysis, process optimization, and ensuring product quality while maintaining compliance with food safety standards and efficient production timelines.
