Nethaji Udhayakumar

• Directed the production of plant-based mayonnaise, liquid cheese, and cream sauce to meet specified requirements.
• Assisted in setting up the production floor, purchasing equipment, and handling government certifications.
• Oversaw production processes, identified areas for improvement, and implemented corrective actions to optimize efficiency and productivity.
• Provided recommendations on food ingredient functionality to enhance new product performance.
• Assisted in formulating and renovating plant-based products, including liquid cheese, mayonnaise, cheese sauce, block cheese, caramel sauce, and plant-based meat.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including engineering, maintenance, and quality assurance, to resolve production issues and drive process improvements.
• Maintained accurate production records, including production reports, inventory levels, and equipment maintenance logs.
• Prepared product cost estimates based on raw materials and manufacturing expenses.
• Ensured all factory machinery was well-maintained and running efficiently.

• Collaborated on the setup of the upstream and downstream processes for the manufacturing plant.
• Directed the production schedule and all aspects of the manufacturing process for various products, ensuring factory safety and efficient use of labor, materials, equipment, and processes.
• Led the NPD team in developing new products through trials, sensory evaluations, processing tests, and testing to ensure faultless execution.
• Oversaw the NPD team that formulated spirulina ginger, coffee, pineapple Kombucha, and sparkling boost.
• Liaised and worked closely with relevant departments to solve outstanding problems and establish effective coordination.
• Assisted in developing and presenting new product proposals to senior management for approval.
• Examined and discussed monthly operating expenditures with management.
• Maintained and ensured the cleanliness of the production and warehousing floors.
• Ensured proper recording of production parameters, such as daily productivity, attendance, product waste, and section rejections.
• Ensured finished goods were packed with correct coding, properly labeled, and recorded in the system.
• Ensured factory quality standards were always adhered to, and all work conformed to statutory and safety requirements.
• Assisted the engineering team with new project installations, equipment issues, and ongoing improvement initiatives.
• Managed manpower planning and shift rotations.
• Implemented and maintained 5S on the production floor and external premises.

• Formulated product specifications and schedules.
• Supervised and developed the research and development of all existing and new products, concepts, and recipes.
• Contributed to the setup of the downstream process for the manufacturing plant.
• Assisted with process improvement to achieve better efficiency and lower product costs.
• Continuously expanded knowledge of new ingredients and materials for various applications.
• Contributed to the sales and marketing team by identifying market opportunities through market share analysis and competitor product evaluation.
• Formulated plant-based products such as plant-based meat, cheese, liquid egg, and protein block, assisting in product definition and design.
• Conducted initial trial runs for new products and assisted in processing line setup.
• Assisted in preparing regulatory submissions, including product registrations, licenses, and approvals for new and existing products.
• Developed innovative solutions to meet customer requirements, ensuring solutions were within cost parameters and manufacturing capabilities.
• Maintained communication with stakeholders about emerging ingredients, packaging, and technology.
• Assisted in structuring SOPs to ensure proper and standardized processes.
• Conducted sensory tests on finished products.

• Planned production schedules and conducted food safety briefings for coworkers.
• Managed line leaders and operators, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to production schedules.
• Prepared and submitted daily production reports to management.
• Managed pilot production and testing to ensure product quality and functionality.
• Performed initial trial runs for new products.
• Developed and modified new milk powder products, assisting in product definition and design.
• Conducted sensory tests on developed products.
• Identified new dairy applications and ideation for application support based on collaboration with customers' R&D teams.
• Ensured the weight of raw materials matched spreadsheet records and prepared batch formulations.
• Oversaw the adherence to GMP standards during the loading, transferring, and decartoning of raw materials.
• Implemented and ensured compliance with food safety management systems, including ISO 9001:2008, ISO 22000, HACCP, GHP, GMP, and other ISO requirements.
• Maintained technical documentation for all production activities.
• Conducted routine inspections of workers' GMP and hygiene practices.
• Monitored the consistent achievement of process control and project specifications.

• Conducted trials and standardized formulations according to FSSAI guidelines.
• Ensured compliance with food safety standards, HACCP, GMP, and GHP.
• Involved in continuous improvement processes, project management, tests, and trial activities.
• Resolved production and quality issues by implementing corrective and preventative measures.
• Executed prompt fault finding and timely corrective actions or escalations.
• Planned production schedules in consultation with production planning and ensured full utilization of manpower resources to achieve the lowest labor cost per ton.
• Operated manufacturing machinery and managed processes, including filling, packing, and cleaning plant operations by procedures.
• Maintained compliance with food safety management systems.
• Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth production operations.
• Implemented best practices to enhance production efficiency and product quality.
• Shared monthly and daily performance SAP and RM reports with the Factory Manager and provided inputs for plant performance improvement.
• Conducted profit and loss analyses for all dairy products.
• Assisted in training recruits to manage shifts independently