Manager Supply Chain

ANAND KOHLI

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MANSFIELD, MA 02048

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Exceptional, quality-focused leader with Food science background and many

years in food industry. Extensive history driving improvements in

quality systems, Managing Inventory levels, and production efficiencies.

Develops productive teams by utilizing strengths of team members and

facilitating cross-functional alignment to goals. Involved, pro-active

management approach has proven successful in manufacturing and logistics

with managing inventory levels.

Core Competencies/Expertise

Team Development. Quality Assurance Food Safety

HACCP

Regulatory Compliance Strategies & Goals Food Manufacturing

Compliance Audits

Policies & Procedures Sanitation /SOPs GMPs

Action Planning

Safety/OSHA Compliance DOT Certification Product Safety

Consumer Safety

Equipment Purchase / Installation Continuous Improvement Team

Building People Development

Chemical Handling Supplier Quality Allergen

Management Problem Solving

Trained observer of behavior sc,

WORK

EXPERIENCE:

Unilever Ice Cream, Hagerstown, MD

Scheduler/Inbound planner/Procurement ( June'11 to present)

. Creating and implementing SAP processes. Convert Supply Chain

demand requirements to plant production schedules

. Responsible for maintenance of material master data and plant

SAP plant capacity information

. Communicate with SC Planners, Supply Management, Manufacturing

and Innovations teams.

. Extended Member of Category Work Team & Run Strategy Team

. Coordinate packing and raw material changes and run-outs. Work

with supply chain team to coordinate new product introductions,

material run-outs to minimize obsolete materials.

. Use systems to create and release purchase orders for all

packing and raw materials needed to support scheduled

production. Communicate with vendors to ensure material delivery

on a timely basis.

. Maintain Vendor profiles, contract prices and lead times. Use

process to monitor on time deliveries and quality of product.

. Use & maintain required systems with timely entry of PO's and

inventory adjustments.

. Approve and maintain bill of materials

. Manage materials inventory levels to insure achievement of the

plant and category inventory targets.

Good Humor-Breyers Ice Cream (Unilever Ice Cream), Framingham,

MA

Warehouse Manager, Framingham Plant (November '07 - March'11)

. Responsible for the storage and distribution operation of a high

paced ice cream warehouse.

. Direct warehouse persons and support staff with diverse

personalities and backgrounds for a 24 hour operation.

. Operate facility in compliance with OSHA and DOT and union

standards.

. Communicate with SC planners, Supply management, Manufacturing

and Innovation teams

. Coordinate packing and raw material changes and run outs.

. Work with Supply chain team to coordinate new product

introductions, material run outs to minimize obsolete materials.

. Creating and implementing SAP processes-Convert Supply Chain

demand requirements to plant production schedules

. Use systems to create and release purchase orders for all

packing and raw materials needed to support scheduled

production. Communicate with vendors to ensure material

availability on timely basis.

. Introduced systematic analysis of daily discrepancy reports.

Standardized receiving, stocking, checking and housekeeping

procedures.

. Approve and maintain BOM's.

. Manage materials inventory levels to insure achievement of the

plant and category targets with month end inventories and

Quarterly basis.

Good Humor-Breyers Ice Cream (Unilever Ice Cream), Framingham,

MA

Manufacturing Manager, Framingham Plant (January 2000 -

Nov'07.)

. A high level of integrity and willingness to assume

responsibility.

. A team player with good organizational, analytical, technical

interpersonal and training skills.

. Responsible for effectively utilization of labor and

production capability to maximize productivity at or below

budget cost for 60% of Breyers Ice Cream production.

. Responsible for team of direct reports including Managers and

Supervisors and ensuring all departmental functions are at

peak level.

. Led the manufacturing team in 2002 to produce 51MM gallons of

ice cream that year which is still a record

. Successful startup of new process - double churn and

extensive training overseas of the technology.

. Work closely with Quality Assurance to ensure the formulation

of new products conforms to company specifications.

. Support company environmental policies/regulatory compliance.

. Championed recycling efforts at plant level and focused on

continuous improvement with team building and recognizing and

implementing cost saving opportunities.

Operations Manager, Good Humor-Breyers Framingham Plant

(March '95 January '00)

. Prepared work schedules, Schedule and oversaw the maintenance of

plant equipment

. Trained and managed Supervisors and plant personnel in a

prevention-oriented quality effort to promote the cost-effective

production of quality product.

. Reviewed, monitored and took appropriate action regarding

production processes to ensure conformity with critical factors,

specification, plant and regulatory policies.

. Managed site quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance

systems to meet yearly site-wide and department

strategies/goals. Provided support to other sites and

distribution centers as necessary, while sharing and

implementing best practices.

. Achieved year over year site audit score improvements for last 4

years in regulatory, 3rd party, and internal company audits.

. Developed with QA and maintained HACCP and other food

safety/quality programs. Provided Consumer Affairs with

investigations of customer complaints. Recommended and

implemented system improvements resulting in nearly 40%

reduction in targeted complaints.

Production Supervisor, Good Humor-Breyers Framingham Plant

(October ''92 - Mar '95)

. Managed Sanitation process on nights after manufacturing is over

and getting the plant ready for next day's production.

. Ensured maximize production and effective shutdowns with daily

auditing of the equipment before startups and working closely

with lab personnel to draw samples.

. Partnered with Chemical Vendor for effective cleanliness and

optimizing the CIP systems and continuous training of employees.

Cumberland Farms, Canton, MA

Quality Manager (September '86 - Oct'92)

. Reviewed and reported on summary production data as it relates

to food safety, quality and efficiency. Ensure proper document

control and record keeping.

. Supported product/process development to develop formulation

methods that ensure the production of consistent quality

products. Reviewed and revised new product formulas to assure

that they conform to quality standards and are capable of

meeting specification.

. Verified the accuracy and appropriateness of in-process

formulas, specifications and testing procedures and initiating

changes as required.

. Oversaw and monitored quality programs (i.e. HACCP, GMP, Pest

Control, Sanitation, In-line sampling etc.)

. Ensured certification of the lab by maintaining proper

documentation for all internal and government requirements (i.e.

antibiotic records, equipment temperatures, water and air,

proper sterilization records, etc.)

. Directly supervise the activities and schedules of Lab

Technicians

. Acted as liaison for regulatory compliance agencies (State, FDA,

etc.)

Williamson Magor Tea Holdings - Assam, India

Assistant Manager, Tea Plantations,

(Apr '79 - September '86)

. Managed tea plantation of 1500 hectares and employing 2000

people.

. Main focus in tea factory - Managing the process of black tea

from raw leaves to finished product of different grades.

. Improved quality by growing relationships between staff and

employees, and by sharing best practices and training

information between nearby factories. .

. Developed and implemented targets and action plans to meet

quality goals.

. Shared best practices and variety-specific agronomy between

nearby estates for continuous improvement of crop quality

Dairy Coop Verka Milk Plant - Ludhiana

Summer Intern- Dairy Chemist (1976, 1977, 1978)

. Oversaw and made decisions related to Milk production and Milk

packaging as it pertained to quality related issues.

. Reviewed and maintained all quality control test results.

Evaluated analytical testing results and disposition of finished

product to ensure customer specifications were met.

. Conducted sample testing, scale-up, and end-use evaluations to

develop or improve products.

. Worked and trained in physical and analytical testing skills in

experimental design and statistical analysis.

. Wrote technical and experiment reports, presented to senior

management.

Punjab Agri. University Food Lab

Operator Assistant/Student Employee (1975 - 1978)

. Prepared medium and chemical solutions, maintained equipment and

facilities.

. Performed analytical tests on microbial and cell cultures.

EDUCATION: Punjab State University, Punjab, India

MS in Food Sciences with Biochemistry as Minor - 1980. Awarded

Research fellowship during

Master's program.

VOLUNTEER

WORK: The Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl, Boston, MA

Good Humor-Breyers Event (1996 - Present)

Help the Homeless

(Jul '02 - Present)

A dynamic interactive program that allows you to walk in the

shoes of the poor, experience their

Frustration, and learn how to help. Assist in providing

shelter, meals, and support services to homeless families

OTHER ACTIVITIES/CERTIFICATIONS:

OSHA 10-Hour, CPR/First Aid, HAZMAT, HAZWOPER Site Response Team, PSU

Ice Cream Short Course, Continuous Improvement and Team-Building,

Product Safety Management Program (HACCP & AIB Audit), Sanitation

Principles and Processes. Completed DOT training.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, SAP, Interspec,

Internet/web-based business applications, desktop publishing, graphic

design.

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