Yogesh P Thanki
Mobile: +91-982**-***** / E-Mail: ******.******@*****.***
Aspiring to lead SBU with key focus on Plant and Profit Centre Operations /
Warehouse Management with a growth oriented organization in Commodity
processing Industry.
PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS
. A dynamic professional with 25 years of rich experience in Plant
Operations, Production, Materials Management, Quality Control, Process
Enhancements and Man Management & to Work on Rural project with result
orientation.
. Presently working with M/s. Pooja Soya Industries Pvt. Ltd., Ratlam as a
GM (Operations) Since June 2007
. Functional expertise in managing entire plant operations with key focus
on top line / bottom-line profitability by ensuring optimal utilization
of resources.
. Possess extensive experience in 7 agro based commodities, Commodity
procurement, warehousing, Logistics management, process monitoring &
commercial cross check controls. I.e. Onion, Garlic, Psyllium, Coffee,
Soya Bean, Wheat and Gram.
. Adept in managing production related activities involving resource
planning, in-process inspection, warehouse management, team building and
administration in co-ordination with internal / external customers.
. An effective communicator with excellent relationship management skills
and strong analytical, problem solving & organizational abilities.
Possess a flexible & detail oriented attitude.
CORE COMPETENCIES
> Operational Management
. Setting up and managing entire plant operations with a view to achieve
business objectives and ensuring bottom line profitability.
. Formulating short term / long term budgets & developing business plans
for the achievement of these goals.
. Planning day-to-day strategies, production schedules along with
resource allocation.
. Directing the development and implementation of key procurement
strategies / contingency plans and ensuring that strategies & plans
are aligned with production requirements.
. Developing long-term partnerships with suppliers & vendors; managing
day-to-day supplier performance to ensure meeting of service, cost,
delivery and quality norms.
. Consistently evaluating vendor performance to ensure adherence to
predefined specifications and supply of quality material / execution
of job works.
. Appraising the prevalent production systems / processes, identifying
loopholes if any and undertaking result-oriented measures for
alleviating them and documenting the same.
. Liaising with various government bodies and authorities for obtaining
Licenses, approvals & consents for seamless plant operations.
> Warehouse Management
. Managing the warehouse including operations budgeting, planning,
packaging, space management & preparing warehousing manuals.
. Sesigning strategies for distribution, stock, transportation &
customer services entailing process optimization and location
planning.
. Replenishing & ticketing of stock items by monitoring of purchase
indents and delivery advices & scrutinizing purchase indents for
pesticides & its control equipment.
. Coordinating for the certification of contractor's bills and preparing
sub-contractors & suppliers outstanding statements (Debit/Credit
Note).
. Handling functions related to the development & maintenance of
warehouse facilities along with the optimization of materials handling
& flow.
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> Quality & Process Enhancement
. Taking stringent quality measures including preparation of necessary
documents to ensure compliance with Quality standards & customer
requirements.
. Identifying scope for
- Planning and implementing technological changes to
enhance the operational efficiency.
- Modifications in equipments, process flow, working practices,
consumables etc. for controlling & reducing conversion cost per
unit produced.
. Implementing various techniques for cycle time / cost reduction,
entailing identification of opportunities, analysis of data,
conducting tests, cost benefit analysis and implementation.
> Man Management
. Recruiting, directing, leading & motivating workforce; imparting
continuous on job training for accomplishing greater operational
effectiveness / efficiency.
. Working on succession planning of the workforce, rendering technical
guidance to the staff, shift management activities, appraising the
member's performance & providing feedback.
ORGANISATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Tenure Company Name Designation
Since June '07 M/s. Pooja Soya Industries, Ratlam General
Manager (Operations) -
Soya & Wheat Flour Mill Operations
Dec'91 - Jan'07 M/s. ITC Limited (I.B Division)
Worked different levels for different commodities
I.e. Onion, Psyllium, Coffee, Soya-bean
Sept.'91 - Dec.'91 M/s. ITC Ltd., ILTD., As a
contractual buyer for Onion & Psyllium operations.
Apr.'88 - Sept '91 M/s. Vinod dehydration Industries.
Quality control chemist & process supervision
For Dehydrated Onion flakes operation.
NOTEWORTHY CONTRIBUTIONS
At M/s. Pooja Soya Industries, Ratlam
. Performed an imperative role in the registration of property & obtaining
of required licenses / approvals / consents for setting up new business,
i.e. Soya Processing Unit & Wheat Flour Mill Unit.
. Gained comprehensive experience in Plant installation & Erection.
. Holds the distinction of streamlining the operational activities and MIS
System.
. Fund management, Close monitoring of Stores operations.
. Organized staff recruitment for plant operations.
At M/s. ITC Limited (I.B Division)
Dehydrated Onion & Garlic as Assistant Manager (Operations): (Dec. 1991 -
April 1993)
. Actively involved in:
- Conducting pre-season crop survey for onion, garlic, packing
materials and fuel materials.
- Selection of appropriate commission agent for raw onion
Procurement.
- Costing of processing cost for tie-up with private plant owners.
. Spearheaded the process channels to minimize losses and obtain better
yields.
. Successfully organized crop agreement with farmers and arranged direct
purchase of onion from field in Mahuva area of Bhavnagar Dist.
. Proved instrumental role in purchase of dehydrated finished goods, its
packing & timely stock movement for the shipments from local industries
to the ports.
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Psyllium Husk Operation: As a Plant In-charge: (April 1993 - August 1994)
. Distinctively improved 1.62% operational yield through efficiency in
blending of finished products in co-relation with good quality and
setting quality parameters within the standards.
. Effectively organized In-house container stuffing for M/s. Procter &
Gamble
Coffee Operation: As a Plant In-charge: (August 1994-December 1997)
. Significantly assisted the Trading Team in raw coffee procurement &
allied activities.
. Played a key role in the reconciliation of advance amount paid to
commission agents to procure coffee followed by tallying the bank
transactions and proving feedback to suppliers.
. Played strong role in streamlining of In-housing container stuffing for
Exports of Cured Coffee beans in a jumbo bag capacity 21 mt.
Soybean Processing worked as a Plant In-charge at Guna, Khandwa &
Shujalpur:
(December 1997 - January2007)
. Ensured better procurement from selected pockets through analytical
results.
. Established an excellent follow up and reporting system.
. Conceptualized and introduced an excellent practice of warehousing at six
places in M.P.
. Ensured better processing yield through close monitoring of processing
channels & cross check control systems for entire operations.
. Actively involved in monitoring wheat & gram purchases along with
warehousing, timely arrangement of prophylactic & curative spray or
fumigation of stacks with overall control in warehousing operations.
E Choupal as Coordinator:
. Successfully executed the 'eChoupal Project', which was run by ITC to
empower rural farmers.
. Conducted field surveys & organized village meetings for potential for
selection of Choupal village and Sanchalaks across 11 districts of M.P.
. Organized training for Sanchalaks to operate computer and increase
familiarity with internet facility.
. Enabled the Sanchalaks to judge physical quality of Soyabean.
. Established prompt follow-ups with Sanchalaks to activate hubs in
commodity sourcing, rural distribution & financial services.
. Performed an imperative role in launching FMCG-Non FMCG products in
Choupals.
. Significantly engaged in dealing with Mandi authorities regarding to
sourcing & trading.
TRAININGS ATTENDED
. In-plant training on "Milk & Milk Products and Canning of Fruits &
Vegetables".
. Coffee cup testing organized by Coffee board Bangalore.
. Soil quality testing organized by Soil science department of M.P
Agricultural university Bhopal
QUALIFICATIONS
1987. Bachelors Degree in Science B.Sc. (Food Technology) from Gujarat
Agriculture University.
IT SKILLS - Windows, MS Office & Internet Applications
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PERSONAL DETAILS
. Date of Birth : 3rd October 1964
. Birth Place : Porbandar (Gujarat State)
. Cast & Religion : Brahmin - Hindu
. Residential Address : 34, Indralok Nagar, Morning Star
School Road, Ratlam - 457001 (M.P.)
. Passport no. : H3739971 dtd. 21.05.2009 Issued
from Bhopal (India)
Yogesh P. Thanki
Yogesh P. Thanki
B.Sc (Food Technology)
Mobile no. +971-**-*******
To,
The HR Manager
Please find attached here with my Resume. Kindly do needful.
Following are brief about me.
Having capacity to Lead in Administration, Agriculture based
commodity processing & operational controls i.e. Quality assurance,
procurement, Ware-housing & production process controls, MIS & team
building.
Having 25years of professional experience Out of which 15years with M/s.
ITC Ltd., International Business Division (A Multi National Company) in
Agro based commodity processing & above said operational controls i.e.
Onion, Garlic, psyllium-husk, Coffee, Soya-bean, Wheat & gram. & was a
member of echoupal pioneer team M.P to execute DMC plans.
Presently working with M/s. Pooja Soya Industries Pvt. Ltd., Ratlam as a
General Manager Operations & Administrations. Organization is engaged in
Soya operations i.e processing & trading. & is a sister concerned of M/s.
Dhanlaxmi solvex group of company Indore (M.P) Looking after Soya
processing operations & reporting to Executive Director & group chairman.
Handling 70team mates team at Ratlam (M.P)
Having educational back ground in the field of B.sc (Food
Technology) from Gujarat Agricultural University in the year 1987 Native of
Gujarat State from Porbandar.
Passport no. H3739971 dated. 21.05.2009 issued from Bhopal (India) UAE visa
validity 20.05.2015
I am confident that my skills & past experience would make great
contribution to your organization. Therefore I would appreciate the
opportunity to discuss my qualification & experiences for the suitable
opening in greater detail with you at your earliest convenience.
Thanking you & looking forward to hear from you.
Yogesh P. Thanki
+919********* (India)
Email ID ******.*******@*****.***