Kumar Sahye

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ac3gvy@r.postjobfree.com, 647-***-****

Highly Experienced Plant Manager

I have been leading a team with an energetic and process-oriented approach with a track record of doing what it takes to deliver winning results by emphasizing on financial analysis, cross-functional team collaboration, and tools from quality concepts like lean management, root cause analysis and others. A sharp focus on food safety, workplace safety, and product quality with uncompromising standards for removing costs in all areas of manufacturing operations. I was able to orient teams to the continuous improvement activities that will net the largest financial gains while keeping alignment to strategic goals. I have managed in both unionized and non-unionized environments companies.

Summary

A self-directed and self-motivated Plant Manager, with progressive years of experience in the food industry; emphasizing on food quality, food safety and production requirements;

●Advanced knowledge in cost management, quality management, six sigma, lean management and handling customers’ complaints;

●Excellent communicator, fluent in English and French;

●Entrepreneurial, quick learner and self-motivated leader with strong inter-personal skills who embraces change and guides team members towards organizational goals;

●Effective conflict resolution skills, maintaining a positive attitude, listening, empathizing, taking appropriate actions and doing following up for win-win sustainability;

●Expertise in planning and executing production schedules, providing training, effective staffing and budget allocation;

●Ability to cope with short deadlines and manage the quality department with available resources;

●Proficient in MS Office applications and MICROS with the ability to create and generate reports, analyze data, create presentations for training purposes;

Achievements

Establish new standard of quality concepts to minimize costs of production and increase productivity at Kalimera Foods LTD – Mr. Greek Restaurants Chain (2016)

Maintaining Grade A standard for BRC two consecutive years at Maple Lodge Farms (Feb. 2015 & 2016);

Increased the labor efficiency rate from 80% to 120% at Maple Lodge Farms;

Attain 92% in SQF, Level 2, at Ryding Regency Meat Packers. (May 2014);

Increase Turnover from Rs 35 million to Rs 127 million in 6 years’ time at Aprima Foods Ltd. (2006 to 2012);

Successfully managed operations of a food production company which resulted in company receiving contracts from Ministry to cater Food and Beverage to expatriates (2010);

Applied knowledge and international experience to organize Food and Beverage catering to athletes during 5th CJSOI games hosted by Mauritius in year 2006;

Received ‘Best Seller’ award for outperforming sales to world renown celebrities resulting in Gourmet Kitchen making major profit share on Hotel’s financial statement (2004);

Introduced new restaurant concepts that are still being practiced in a five-star hotel due to guests’ appreciation (October 2002);

Constantly received best attendance record in all places worked.

Kumar Sahye

6 Pritchard Road, Brampton L7A 0Z8

ac3gvy@r.postjobfree.com, 647-***-****

Professional Experience

Plant Manager, Kalimera Foods LTD – Mr. Greek Restaurant Chain June 2016 till today

Oversee the day-to-day operations at the production facility including quality, food safety, maintenance, supply, admin, finance and production & distribution. Reporting to me are Production Supervisors, Office Manager, QA Manager, Maintenance Manager.

The most rewarding results is:

Establish programs for managing the operations of the restaurants;

Improve efficiencies and productivity in most of the restaurants;

Sustainable reduction of finished goods inventory by 71%;

Improved company's operations, admin, and financial team to support volume growth of 40%;

Sustainable re-development of the Pre-requisite program;

Improved morale through the use of outside professionals to coach, train, and develop supervisors and management staff;

Development of a preventive maintenance program;

My recognized strengths has been:

High level of attention to financial details and the ability to discover the drivers of variances;

Ability to quickly reassess current plans and adapt to changing business conditions;

Champion of change and continuous improvement;

Building strong team relationships through the use of a variety of tools including off-site teaching and facilitated learning;

Out of the box thinking to drive changes that would deliver on corporate objectives;

Long-term thinking with a focus on defining success in terms of years, not weeks or months.

Production Supervisor, Maple Lodge Farms Oct 2014 till June 2016

Manage 3 production sections with a total of 75 employees, by ensuring that all aspects of production, food safety and quality are met;

Ensure all aspects of operations are followed and enforced safety, quality, yield, product costing, labor costing and lean manufacturing on a daily basis;

Liaise with other departments to ensure all plant expectations are met;

Ensure all operators, mechanics, lead hands and trainers are following established guidelines and expectations on productivity, quality, safety and cost;

Oversee own area of capital budget projects and own areas budgets to ensure that the department does not exceed the approved budget;

Ensures products meet the company and customer requirements through continuous S.O.P upgrades;

Ensure the plant environment is organized, clean and safe at all times and adhere to and enforce Government and Company Health and Safety standards and regulations;

Ensure compliance and optimization of HACCP Quality Standard.

Quality Assurance Specialist, Ryding Regency Meat Packers Jun 2013 to Oct 2014

SQF Practitioner, responsible for implementing, updating and maintaining and Quality Management system

Ensured food safety and quality, worked closely with departments, provided technical support, training, and internal auditing

Performed in-process inspections, including but not limited to pre-operational inspections, GMP audits, temperature, customer specifications

Perform sampling and swabbing, pre-shipment review for export, and other regulatory tasks;

Maintain accurate and detailed records, report and close any CAR issues, manage non-conforming materials/ products, including hold and release;

Interpret laboratory results (E. coli O157:H7) and release of positive holds;

Conduct internal audit to ensure all food safety, quality and regulatory requirements are being met;

Investigate customer and customer complaints; Perform mock tests (trace, recall, business continuity, etc.)

Kumar Sahye

6 Pritchard Road, Brampton L7A 0Z8

ac3gvy@r.postjobfree.com, 647-***-****

Plant Manager/Operations Director, Aprima Foods Ltd, Moka, Mauritius Jan 2006 to Dec 2012

Managed the production activities, including production planning and scheduling, staffing, budget preparation, and execution of production activities within tight deadlines;

Coordinated with other departments to identify customer needs and planning requirements;

Managed the production, service and outside catering teams, which included but not limited to selection, training, performance management, employee relations, motivation and conflict management;

Managed the department’s payroll, operating and expense budgets;

Managed all capital equipment by ensuring production and service personnel are trained and used equipment in accordance to company policies. Also ensured that equipment are available for scheduled maintenance, calibration and promptly repaired when damaged;

Supervised team members to ensure the company policies (such as food safety, quality and health and safety) and customer expectations are being complied to;

Maintained records of checks for food safety, quality, as well as health and safety programs;

Performed inspections and internal audit of food safety, quality and health and safety programs;

Investigated and resolve customer and consumer complaints;

Carried out any other duties, such as testing of recall program, business continuity, conducting management reviews, dealing with strikes, emergency sourcing of materials and labor, etc.

Food & Beverage Manager, Hotel School of Mauritius, Ebène, Mauritius Jan 00 to Dec 05

Managed the daily operations of the F & B Department; Restaurants, Room Service, Banquets, and Kitchen;

Ensured service and quality standards were met and exceeded;

Controlled beverage costs and operational expenditures for operating supplies, services and requirements necessary to meet established service standards;

Optimized staffing levels depending on business volumes and achieved set prime cost objectives;

Provided feedback to the Kitchen team based on guest and team member feedback;

Communicated to team members through training, performance appraisals and regular department meetings;

Provided tools, equipment and support to team members to enhance service delivery and regular inventory processes;

Monitored and took action on financial performance as compared to forecast and budget;

Planning and pre planning of large and small banquets.

Previous relevant work experience will be provided upon request.

RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL & ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Jan 16 Introduction to Six Sigma - Continuous Improvement Learning (Maple Lodge Farms)

Oct 15 Practical Loss Control Leadership

Jan 15 First Aid Course By St John

May 15 Forklift Operator Training – Class III - Yale

Sep 08 Master Degree in Hospitality with Tourism Management, Birmingham University (U.K)

Dec 05 Diploma in Quality Management

July 03 Degree in Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure Management (University of Mauritius)

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