Suresh Kumar

1. Led end-to-end factory operations including Production, Quality,
Maintenance, Procurement, HR, and Finance, ensuring smooth and
efficient plant performance.
2. Developed and executed daily production planning and scheduling to
consistently achieve budgeted production targets.
3. Managed inventory control and stock optimization, maintaining
minimum stock levels while avoiding excess inventory.
4. Implemented new product development (NPD) and process automation,
improving operational efficiency and reducing manual intervention.
5. Monitored and analyzed key performance indicators (KPIs), improving
production efficiency, reducing downtime, and achieving 10% annual
cost reduction through process optimization.
6. Coordinated dispatch planning and logistics operations, ensuring 100%
on-time order fulfillment and customer satisfaction.
7. Ensured full compliance with ISO 22000, HACCP, and local
regulatory/municipality requirements.
8. Oversaw supply chain management, including procurement,
warehousing, and distribution to support uninterrupted production.
9. Led continuous improvement initiatives (Lean / process improvement)
and conducted regular training programs to enhance workforce
productivity.
10. Prepared and presented MIS reports, production reports, and
performance dashboards to senior management for strategic decision
making.

Completed a one-year Graduate Engg Trainee program at TNEB, gaining
technical expertise in substation operation, distribution transformer
maintenance, and assembly work. Proficient in testing single/three-phase
energy meters, current transformers, relays, and instrumentation
transformers.

1. Planned and mobilized resources for plant operations, ensuring efficient
utilization of manpower and materials.
2. Implemented and controlled production processes, aligning operations
with marketing and demand schedules.
3. Coordinated cross-functional activities to ensure optimum plant
performance and achievement of production targets.
4. Monitored and analyzed daily plant performance metrics (KPIs), taking
corrective actions to improve efficiency and reduce deviations.
5. Ensured adherence to operational parameters and consumption norms to
optimize productivity and minimize wastage.
6. Led and motivated teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives
and enhance overall performance.
7. Ensured strict compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
and operational best practices.
8. Communicated management strategies and operational plans to teams for
effective execution.
9. Collaborated with service and maintenance teams to ensure smooth
operations and quick issue resolution.
10. Identified and resolved process bottlenecks (debottlenecking) to improve
throughput and efficiency.
11. Drove performance improvement through daily, weekly, and monthly
reviews (DPR/MIS), ensuring compliance with GMP and FSSAI
standards.

1. Managed end-to-end outsourced plant operations and
cold storage, ensuring efficient, compliant, and high
quality production.
2. Led production planning and scheduling based on market
demand, optimizing resource utilization and achieving
production targets.
3. Monitored and analyzed plant performance (KPIs)
including productivity, quality, food safety, and machine
downtime, implementing corrective actions to improve
efficiency.
4. Optimized sun drying, cold storage, and logistics/vehicle
utilization, ensuring smooth material flow and
operational efficiency.
5. Coordinated with central warehouse and cross-functional
teams to ensure seamless material movement and higher
productivity.
6. Controlled plant operating expenses and spare parts
inventory, reducing downtime and improving cost
efficiency.
7. Prepared and presented MIS reports and performance
updates to senior management for effective decision
making.

1. Monitor the plant operations, ensuring efficient
production, quality, and compliance with business
targets.
2. Production planning and scheduling based on ITC market
demand, ensuring continuous availability of raw and
packing materials and smooth material movement.
3. Drove continuous improvement initiatives in product
quality, food safety, hygiene, and wastage reduction,
improving material utilization.
4. Reduced plant downtime through effective manpower
planning, preventive maintenance, and spare parts
management.
5. Implemented and led quality systems (ISO 22000,
HACCP), ensuring full compliance with food safety
standards.
6. Managed and trained shop floor teams across 3 shifts,
enhancing productivity and operational efficiency.
7. Reviewed plant performance (KPIs) and executed action
plans to improve productivity, cost, and overall
efficiency, including coordination with third parties.
8. Ensured statutory compliance and prepared timely
MIS/performance reports for senior management.

1. Directed production operations for outsourced PepsiCo manufacturing
unit, ensuring alignment with quality, safety, and delivery targets.
2. Led production planning and scheduling based on market demand,
ensuring continuous availability of raw and packing materials and
smooth logistics coordination.
3. Drove continuous improvement initiatives in product quality, food
safety, hygiene, and wastage reduction, improving material utilization
and cost efficiency.
4. Reduced plant downtime through effective manpower planning,
preventive maintenance, and spare parts control.
5. Implemented and maintained quality systems (ISO 9001, HACCP, 5S),
ensuring full compliance with food safety and operational standards.
6. Managed and trained shop floor teams across 3 shifts, improving
productivity, discipline, and operational efficiency.
7. Monitored and analyzed plant performance (KPIs, OEE), executing
action plans to improve productivity, efficiency, and cost control.
8. Ensured statutory compliance and prepared timely MIS and performance
reports for senior management.
9. Supported new product trials and process standardization, ensuring
smooth scale-up to full production.
10. Improved line efficiency and quality control by coordinating with QA
and maintenance teams to reduce defects and rework.

Served as a Maintenance Engineer, overseeing the operation and
preventative maintenance of a 500KVA generator. Managed power
factor correction and executed complex troubleshooting of control panel
faults. Demonstrated technical proficiency in induction furnace
operations and the maintenance of 5-ton overhead cranes.