Packaging Manager
Hanoon Oil Factory
Total years of experience :24 years, 6 Months
Handling Packaging(Bottling and Oil Filling) and FG Warehouse.
Designation Chronology
• Jan 2017 - Present: Production Manager (Packaging)
• Jan 2013 - Dec 2016: Associate Manager - Production (Packaging)
• May 2008 - Jan 2013: Junior Manager
Selected Accomplishments
• Joined the organization as Junior Manager and moved up the career trajectories to merit promotion to the position of Associate Manager - Production (Packaging) and subsequently as Production Manager (Packaging)
• Provided strategic and technical inputs that increased the filling Line efficiency by 10 % changing the bottom pad of labeller and in changeover procedure.
• Maximized sustainable business results and growth by visiting various geographies for reasons including
- Recruitment of Shop Floor Staff form India in Sep 2013 and July 2016.
- Adapted to new technologies and newly developed machine PF12-1BH by ASB Nissei Machine Co. Ltd Japan -July’13.
- Validation of Cypet Machine performance to produce 20 L PET bottles in Ahmedabad
• Handpicked as Food Safety Team Leader to obtain certification for FSSC 22000
• Nominated as Change leader for the implementation of Oracle ERP Reporting System in Packaging (Filling & Plastic) dept.
• Facilitated in-house production of Flip Cap and replaced the outsourced jobs in capacity Project Leader
• Drove operational results by facilitating production in ASB Plant at Magnetics (A group company) on behalf of E.R.C.O.
• Represent the organization in the B/D to Wadding Machine at Delmon Products Ltd., KSA (A group company)
• Improved operational performance of the plant and machinery by developing readiness to operate the plant on weekend.
• Aggressively reorganized process leading to reduction in weight by 8.7 % for 20 L Jerry Cane, 25% for Noor Handle and 23 % for 39 mm CAP
• Significantly reduced the changeover time taken on BEKUM m/c by 50% through the execution of focused kaizen events, resulting in faster time and greatly reducing costs.
• Curtailed the packaging cost by 40% by replacing packing tray by L/D Bag and space management
• Commanded the installation & commissioning of I. M. Machine (Taiwan Made), BEKUM Blow Mouldings, ASB PF-04, 1BH, Verhoeven Belt Conveyor & Lanfranchi Pneumatic Conveyor
• Transformed operation processes for preventive maintenance schedules, instilled a culture of accountability at varied levels and timely spare parts availability. Results: Productivity improvement by 15%
Awards & Accolades:
• Bestowed with the Director’s Award twice in January-2014 & May 2018.
• Acknowledged as the Engagement Champion for ERCO Cricket challenge in 2013 & 2014.
• Awarded 5 times with ‘The Spirit of ERCO Award in 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017.
• Remunerated with special increment for leading Installation & Commissioning the Plant in 2010
Key Areas of Responsibilities:
• Managing daily production activities in Plastic and Filling Department, setting standards, providing governance, enforcing accountability, and establishing discipline to manage function in an objective and consistent manner.
• Directing strategic and operational initiatives to effectively grow the business and ensure continued financial strength and operating efficiency.
• Coordinating production activities with procurement, maintenance, waste reduction and quality control activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines as well as organization-wide efficiencies and synergies
• Facilitating inter/intra departmental coordination of efforts and lead a team of 153 staff including AM/JM, Supervisor, Operator and Assistant Operator & Helpers and oversaw performance appraisal for the same.
• Delivering projects with consistency, efficiency and success; implementing SOP and providing transparent status and financial reporting to executive leadership, while improving stakeholder satisfaction and employee productivity
• Serving as member of TPM, Inventory Control committee and Food Safety Team.
Key Equipments Handled:
• Two Stage Stretch Blow Moulding Machine
• PET Blowing Machine (India and China Made), SIAPI EA3, EA2M, SE4, SE8.
• SIDEL M/Cs. (France Made): SBO 4, BloMax 6 C (German Made)
• One stage biaxial orientation Stretch Blow Moulding machine.
• Different series of ASB NISSEI Machine Co. Ltd., Japan like ASB 650 EXH, ASB 650 NH, ASB PF -3- 1BH, ASB PF-4-1BH, ASB 250 EXH and ASB 70 DPH
• SBIII 500 LL 75 & SBIII 250 LL 50 (AOKI LABORATORY INC. Japan)
• Extrusion Blow moulding: KAIMEI(Taiwan made), BEKUM- 704 MD (German Made)
• Injection Moulding for PET Preform making (HUSKY- HyPET 120 ) and for Commodity Plastic (Japan and Taiwan Made)
• KOMARK Labelling Machine
• KHS Filling Line along with Serac Filler
Selected Accomplishments
• Ensured that Chilling plants are aligned to the same manifold for providing cooling water to all the machines at all times irrespective of any discrepancies
• Ascertained Compressed Air Lines to provide compressed air to all the machines at all times
• Enforced effective control for hydraulic oil cooling channel with the manifold of Injection Mould to avoid excessive cooling during breakdown-maintenance and in winters
• Offered expertise to for production operations of 2.25 L Colour bottle, 1.8 L Flat bottle (Indian Mold)
• Provided innovative ideas and tools to hang up the Bottom Mould and remove the ferrule nipple 3 & 4, leading to 10% reduction in Mould Changeover time
• Prepared SOP based on ISO 9000:2000 standards
Awards & Accolades:
• Received special increments for exceptional performance in 2004, 2005 and 2006
Key Areas of Responsibilities
• Facilitated implementation of best practice across multiple production functions that include all production scheduling, preventive maintenance, production costs, and quality
• Empowered and engaged employees to identify opportunities and improve the business to drive world class results and optimum performance.
• Oversaw quality, health & safety programs, mechanical reliability and uninterrupted production of all PET machines
• Supervised the installation & commissioning of Single Stage PET Blowing & Preform Injection Molding. Studied performance and problems in existing tools, equipment and methods and recommends improvements through redesign or modification.
• Kept abreast of all new development in equipment and/or processes that could be adapted to improve manufacturing processes
Selected Accomplishments
• Overachieved production targets by 10% through transparent Production Planning.
• Played an instrumental role in decreasing the Mould Changeover time by 30% through effective coordination between Mould Change Department and Operation Departments.