Continuous Improvement Production Manager

PRAKASH KUMAAR M

Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India +91-979**-***** *****************@*****.***/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-kumaar-mani-5282a8212/ PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW

Accomplished Production Manager with over 13 years of specialized experience in managing dairy and biscuit production operations

Cost Optimization Specialist with demonstrated success in reducing production costs by 10% and boosting productivity by 15%.

Process Improvement Expert skilled in developing and implementing innovative processes that enhance efficiency and ensure high-quality production outcomes.

Leadership and Training Pro with a proven ability to lead and train large production teams, fostering a culture of safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Possess advanced technical proficiency using SAP, MIS reporting, and other computer systems to optimize data analysis and operational accountability

SKILLS

Production Management Operations Management Dairy Production Biscuit Manufacturing Cost Reduction Productivity Enhancement Process Optimization Troubleshooting Problem Solving Team Leadership Staff Training Food Safety Standards Quality Assurance Food Defense Awareness Continuous Improvement Data Analysis SAP Expertise MIS Reporting Production Scheduling Equipment Operations Safety Protocols Efficiency Improvement Production Planning Regulatory Compliance Supply Chain Management Risk Management Strategic Planning Cross-functional Collaboration Inventory Management PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Kuwait Flour Mills and Bakeries, Kuwait

Shift Incharge Jun 2022 - Ongoing

Overseeing a team of 50+ staff, steering efficient production to meet stringent deadlines

Reducing biscuit wastage from 5% to 3%, enhancing production efficiency through innovative process redesign

Conducting comprehensive training on equipment operations and safety protocols

Managing and analyzing critical operational data, producing detailed reports for upper management Manna Foods Pvt Ltd (Britannia Biscuit Ltd), India Production Officer Mar 2019 – Apr 2021

Orchestrated biscuit production for a large-scale facility, achieving 50 tons per shift while ensuring quality and efficiency

Streamlined operations by refining production schedules and workflows

Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving complaints

Developed and implemented training programs for new production staff, fostering adherence to quality standards Hatsun Agro Product Ltd & Cavinkare Pvt Ltd, India Production Officer May 2010 – Nov 2018

Managed daily milk distribution operations, handling volumes of 3 lakhs to 3.5 lakhs liters per day

Reduced production costs by 10% and increased productivity by 15% through strategic process improvements

Trained and supervised staff in advanced milk production techniques, ensuring operational safety and efficiency

Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration to optimize overall production flow EDUCATION

Master of Science (Dairy Science), Gandhigram Rural University, India, 2010

Post Graduate Diploma in Dairy Technology, Annamalai University, India, 2009

Bachelor of Science (Microbiology), Bharathidasan University, India, 2008