RAJ KUMAR R

 Hosur , Tamil nadu, India

 +91 95004 66099
 raajkumar2007@[Link]

FACTORY MANAGER
Senior management professional with over 17+ years of experience in plant and production management across diverse
organizations. Awarded and applauded by the senior management for consistently rendering superior quality service and
accomplishing business and revenue targets. Seeking challenging senior managerial assignments with a reputed organization to
utilize acquired skills in accomplishing organizational growth objectives

CORE SKILLS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Manufacturing Strategy  Proven expertise in plant operations based on industry standards and other
related protocols.
Plant Operations
 Skilled in implementing quality improvement techniques including
FSSC | BRC | IFS Knowledge FSSC,BRC,IFS methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and service
quality.
Food Safety Management system  Exposed to working as an FSMS Lead Auditor involved in evaluating processes
and implementing changes.
Sustainable Manufacturing
 Adept at planning and time management, developing and implementing
Budget & Cost Management strategies.
 Prepared and ensured compliance with budgets and optimized costs to enhance
Risk & Change Management profitability.
Occupational Health & Safety  Technical skills include Operating Systems: Windows XP, 2000 and ERP:
SAP
Training & Development  High mentoring ability with excellent communication and team management
skills. A person with an analytical mindset and a detail-oriented attitude to cater
Decision Making to business and operational exigencies.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Anand Sweets and Savouries LLP | FMCG & Retail Apr 2025 – Till Date
Factory Manager
Responsibilities:
 To Monitor and Control End to End Factory Operation.
 To Control Cost all aspects and new innovation implements and control cost.
 Handling factory related government activities.
 Continuous monitor all department employee and provide proper training.
 Monitor Monthly Sales for product wise and update product cost to top management.
 To worked out cost reduction for all aspects.
 To implemented automation and reduce manhanding.
 Involved in end-to-end management of production, maintenance, quality, and warehouse departments based on the
organizational policies and procedures.
 Spearhead team efforts in planning and managing factory operations based on the best practices in the food manufacturing
industry.
 Optimize resource utilization, manage budget allocations, and procurement related to plant operations. Roll out projects aimed
at enhancing efficiency, and reducing costs.
 Acquainted team members with regulatory compliance of quality systems, quality procedures, quality policies, and applicable
local and international regulatory requirements for implementing the same in operations. Manage administrative aspects related
to recruitment, selection, training, development, performance management, and succession planning.

GRB Dairy Foods Pvt Limited | FMCG Apr 2022 – Mar 2025
Senior Manager - Operations (2019 - 2025)
Achievements:
 New Process line Stabilization and achieved 100% Service level.
 Reduced Wastage from 2.72% to 0.5% in Sweets plant and saved app 80 Lakhs / annum
 Reduced Oil Wastage wastage from 5.25% to 2.2% in Snacks Plant and good planned for online recycling process
 Reduced Line Breakdowns from 20% to 7.5% by implementing effective preventive maintenance plan
 Played a key role in the operation of Garland & pouch packing leading to a monthly profit of INR 5 Lakhs, saved INR 2 Lakhs
per month by reducing excess give away from 2% to 1.2%.
 Initiated and stabilized new varieties at the Manufacturing Unit
 Adherence to the safety procedures and reduce accident till date
 Setting up New Auto Frier lines with in Short period
Responsibilities:
 Involved in end-to-end management of production, maintenance, quality, and warehouse departments based on the
organizational policies and procedures.
 Spearhead team efforts in planning and managing factory operations based on the best practices in the food manufacturing
industry.
 Focus on developing, facilitating, and maintaining programs and processes to ensure continuous production of high-quality
products in compliance with standards of FSSC 22000 ver 6.0.
 Optimize resource utilization, manage budget allocations, and procurement related to plant operations. Roll out projects aimed
at enhancing efficiency, and reducing costs.
 Acquainted team members with regulatory compliance of quality systems, quality procedures, quality policies, and applicable
local and international regulatory requirements for implementing the same in operations. Manage administrative aspects related
to recruitment, selection, training, development, performance management, and succession planning.

GRB Dairy Foods Pvt Limited | FMCG Feb 2019 – Mar 2022
Plant Manager – Production

Achievements:
 Achived continuous 100% target and fillrate for every month
 Reduce OT hours and properly implemented Shift for season
 Reduced Floor wastage from 5.25% to 2.2% and good planned for online control measure
 Reduce Manpower 6% and fully trined regular manpower and increase efficiency
 Setting up New packing & process lines with in Short period
 Stramline and consumption done against BOM and reduce Monntly PSV difference <5%
Responsibilities:
 Involved in end-to-end management of production, maintenance, quality, and warehouse departments based on the
organizational policies and procedures.
 Spearhead team efforts in planning and managing operations based on the best practices in the food manufacturing industry.
 Focus on developing, facilitating, and maintaining programs and processes to ensure continuous production of high-quality
products in compliance with standards of HACCP, GMP & GHP.
 Optimize resource utilization, manage budget allocations, and procurement related to plant operations. Roll out projects aimed
at enhancing efficiency, and reducing costs.
 Evaluate operations of the plant equipment and systems to minimize unplanned downtime and identify areas of improvement.
 Acquainted team members with regulatory compliance of quality systems, quality procedures, quality policies, and applicable
local and international regulatory requirements for implementing the same in operations.
 Manage administrative aspects related to recruitment, selection, training, development, performance management, and
succession planning.

Bnazrum Agro Exports Pvt Limited | 100% EOU Plant Nov 2012 – Jan 2019
Plant Manager – Production – (Jar and Bulk line)

Achievements:
 Achived 100% target for Every year and Ststisfied ours Exports Customers
 Reduce OT hours and properly implemented Shift Schedule for Seasonal
 Reduced fresh vegetable wastagefrom 9.85% to 5% and good planned for online process
 Good Planned for wrighttime Buying and Collection of fresh vegetable on field
 Setting up New Bottling lines with in Short period
Responsibilities:
 Collaborated with various stakeholders in maintaining cost-effective production and reduce the production cost every year
along with growing volumes.
 Coordinated with the HR department to maintain healthy industrial relations inside the plant. Spearheaded a team of 5 Senior
Executives, 9 Executives, 11 Line Coordinators, and 224 Employees & 600 Casuals.
 Rolled out the factory cost calculation system in value and production hours. Coordinated frequent and preventive maintenance
of all production machines and equipment.
 Assessed product standards and implemented quality-control programs as per BRC, IFS based on various statutory
requirements.
 Evaluated team performance and rendered productivity enhancement feedback. Organized training sessions for the team
members based on the identified training needs.
 Prepared and presented various status reports at senior management reviews to realign policy decisions and implement
effective remedial measures based on the identified deviations.

Veg N Table Food Procesing Pvt Ltd | 100% EOU Plant July 2010 – Oct 2012
Manager – Production (Bulk Line)

Achievements:
 Reduced 32 Manpower/Shift by various Kaizen implementation across the lines leading to enhanced operational efficiency and
service quality.
 Set up and stabilized production of various fresh vegetables by preservative method . Enhanced production capacity of Line by
12% by implementing various process improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities:
 Prepared production plans and managed costs through proper planning of manpower, machine, and material. Manufactured
safe food by ensuring compliance with the process parameters and enhanced the communication system on the shop floor.
 Focused on enhancing production facilities, developed strategies to improve overall equipment efficiency, minimize planned
and unplanned downtime.
 Updated knowledge on 5S, TPM, Motivation, Safety, Quality, GMP, LEAN for implementing the same in operations.
 Saved INR 26 lacks in 54 cost-saving projects by reducing wastage and increasing productivity.

International Agricultural Processing Pvt Limited | 100% EOU Plant June 2008 – June 2010
Assistant Manager – Production

Achievements:
 Played a key role in streamlining the filler operations and improved OEE from 53% to 65% in 6 months.
 Introduced CLIT and reduced the Brine Solution preparation (NAV,AA & Brine) downtime from 27% to 18%.
Responsibilities:
 Managed a team of 9 Production Officers, 12 Casual Supervisors, and 94 Associates & 248 Casuals in catering to day-to-day
operations.
 Focused on the implementation of GMP, GHP & 5S activities, analysis of breakdown, and autonomous maintenance. Planned a
production schedule based on market requirements.
 Coordinated with the commercial department to ensure timely availability of raw materials and maintain plant inventories at an
optimal level.
 Spearheaded maintenance and operations of the Pneumatic, Hydraulic & Electric Operated Equipment such as Pasteurization
and labeling. Assured plant and occupational safety of the employees by implementing various safety parameters.
 Conducted training to Production Officers in shop floor activities as well as calculated skill matrix of all operators based on the
identified training needs.
 Reduced machine downtime by observing standard procedures for maintenance of machines. Managed and updated scheduled
data for machine capacity optimization etc.
 Developed and managed production processes and conducted feasibility studies, determining the viability based on the
technical, financial & economic parameters.
 Prepared and ensured compliance with the budgetary allocations. Assessed existing processes/procedures and recommended
improvement initiatives.
 Optimized costs through value engineering, reduction in the breakdown, rework and waste elimination. Evaluated quality
systems and ensure compliance with pre-set standards.
 Maintained documents to ensure complete in-process quality & improvement in process capabilities. Rolled out preventive
maintenance schedules/systems of various machinery and instruments to increase machine uptime and equipment reliability.

Vijay Dairy and Farm Pvt Limited May 2007 – May 2008
Manufacturing Executive
Achievements:
 Played a key role in the operation of reducing excess give away from 2% to 1.2%.
 Milk by product Initiated and stabilized new varieties at the Manufacturing Unit.
Responsibilities:
 Managed production operations for the production of Condoms and eliminated accidents due to unsafe conditions/acts in the
department.
 Updated knowledge on ISO 9001-2008, ISO 14001, OHSAS, TPM, 5S,etc and implemented TPM activities like TBM,
Analysis of Breakdown, and Scrapand 3 M Condition in the department.
 Planned and implemented effective preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to enhance equipment reliability,
productivity.
 Initiated and implemented process modifications and measures for enhancing operational efficiency to enhance productivity
and profitability.
 Assisted in the management of multi-skilled implementation. Bagged 3 Awards for best Kaizen Submission.
 Reduced production wastage by 6% by efficient job planning.

EDUCATION
 MBA - Production Operation, MKU Madurai 2010
 [Link] – Microbiology , JMC Trichy 2007
 [Link] - Microbiology, SAC Trichy 2005
 Diplamo in Molecular Diagnostics, Bharathidasan University, Trichy 2007
 Introduction of Neurobiology, Bharathidasan University, Trichy 2007

TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS

 Internal Auditor FSSC 22000 V6.0 – Certified, TUV SUD South Asia P Ltd - 2024
 Advanced Manufacturing & Food Safety, Fostag - 2024
 Advanced Food Safety Auditor, Fostag - 2022
 NEBOSH IGC Occupational and Health Safety - 2022
 Food Safety Auditor & Covid Leval II, Fostag - 2020
 US FDA approved Acififed Foods GMP School – 21 CFR Sec. 108.25(I) and 114.10 - 2010

PERSONAL DETAILS
 Date of Birth: 05 April 1985
 Nationality : Indian
 Languages Known: English, Tamil, Kanada and Hindi
 Permanent Address: S/o D. Ramaraj Reddy, No 31 Reddiyar Street, Moovanur, Trichy – 621006

 Place :

 Date : (Rajkumar R)