Senior Global Factory Manager FMCG & Personal Care

R. MANIKANDAN

Senior Factory Manager / Plant Manager – FMCG, Soaps, Detergents & Cosmetics

Manufacturing

+91-909******* **********@*****.*** Indian National – Open to Relocation

Currently in India Passport No: S3507838

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-oriented Factory Manager/Plant Manager with over 35 years of extensive international experience in large-scale FMCG, personal care, cosmetics, and detergent manufacturing. Successfully led operations in India, Sudan, Guinea, and Indonesia, demonstrating cross- cultural leadership, multilingual communication, and strategic production management.

Expertise in soap noodles, liquid cleaners, shampoo, deodorants, and detergent powders. Proven ability in plant automation, cost optimization, quality compliance (GMP, HACCP, ISO), and safety enforcement. Now seeking to contribute to a dynamic manufacturing company in Luxembourg or the Benelux region.

KEY SKILLS & EXPERTISE

Multi-site Plant Management & Operations

Soap, Detergent, Liquid & Cosmetic Production

Preventive Maintenance & Process Optimization

Production Planning (SAP exposure)

Quality & Compliance (ISO 9001, GMP, HACCP, 5S)

Chemical Processing (Acid Slurry, Ethyl Acetate)

Team Management (500+ workers, 30+ staff)

International Compliance & Cultural Adaptability

Safety Management & Fire Fighting Training

Cost Control, Waste Minimisation, Lean Techniques PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Factory Manager Shinko Wangsa Industry – Indonesia Jan 2024 – Feb 2025

Managed automated soap noodles manufacturing facility. Implemented cost-effective production strategies, ensured consistent product quality, and maintained health, safety, and environmental (HSE) compliance.

Plant Director Klin Industries – Guinea (West Africa) Mar 2020 – Mar 2023

Directed operations of detergent powder and multi-purpose liquid product lines. Achieved production targets, maintained international quality norms, and improved site safety and efficiency.

Plant Manager Ellie Group – Sudan

Feb 2013 – Jul 2019

Led production of branded detergent powders (FAB White, FAB Blue, Magique). Drove plant optimization, team capability building, and ensured compliance with export quality norms.

Production Manager Vaishnavi Cosmetics – Baddi, India Jul 2011 – Jan 2013

Managed end-to-end production of deodorants, soaps, detergents, and household cleaners. Oversaw plant maintenance, raw material handling, and SAP-based inventory management. Operational Head JHS Svendgaard (P&G Contract Unit) – Kala Amb, India Jan 2008 – Jul 2011

Headed production of Tide detergent (P&G), Wella Strate, Welloxon Creams. Coordinated daily operations with global P&G teams. Responsible for quality audits, cost control, safety, and workforce supervision (500+ workers).

Unit Manager Naga Ltd (Hindustan Unilever Partner) – India Apr 1993 – Dec 2007

Oversaw manufacturing of HUL’s soap and detergent lines (annual output: 200,000 MT). Introduced process improvements to increase efficiency and lower costs. Production Engineer Venkatachalapathy Chemicals – India Apr 1988 – Mar 1993

Managed distillation process of Ethyl Acetate. Involved in plant erection, commissioning, operation of boilers (10MT), distillation columns, and water treatment plants. EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (D.M.E)

A.M.I.E – Associate Member of the Institution of Engineers (India) CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

First Aid Certification – St. John's Ambulance, Dindigul

Fire Fighting & Emergency Response – Usha Fire Equipments, Madurai

Safety & Mock Drill Training

5S & CSFS Implementation

GMP & ISO 9001 Systems Training

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Equipment: Vacuum Spray Driers, Z-Arm Mixers, Plodders, Reactors, Boilers

(10 MT), Cooling Towers

Processes: Saponification, Crutcher Additives, Glycol Chilling, Acid Slurry

Systems: Water Softening, Vacuum Systems (745 mmHg), Barometric Condensers, SAP

LANGUAGES

English – Fluent

Hindi – Fluent

Tamil – Native

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 01 June 1967

Marital Status: Married

Nationality: Indian

Willing to Relocate: Yes (EU/UK/Global)

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