ABDUL WAJEETH
Hyderabad
Summary
My passion for food research , led me to invent India’s first ready to eat Non vegetarian food at “The taste Company” and Vegetarian RTE food at Triguni foods. It was a breakthrough innovation as these had a shelf life of 1 to 2 years , without preservatives. Innovation,research, creating production infrastructure from scratch and taking it to commercialization levels , while also training microbiologists and Food technologists and ensuring superior food quality through direct supervision of ISO & halal certification audits, have been the highlights of my pursuits for last over sixteen years. I have attained expertise in RTE, RTC, Industrial bakery & confectionery and industrial catering and F&B in hotels.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Product/Process & Factory Operations
Instahot Foods Pvt.Ltd, Brand name of The Taste Company
Hyderabad
08.2016 - Current
- I developed India’s first Non-veg, RTE authentic home-style
food after gathering consumer insights and conducting
research to increase the shelf life and check the stability
and maturity in raw ingredients. - Established factory setup right from the very scratch in less
than 3 months and built a product portfolio that suits the
taste of pan India audience. - I was responsible for the commercialization and a successful
product launch. - I handled the P & L and played a key role in generating
positive cash flows within 3 years of Inception. The products
are currently being consumed by Major Airlines, cinemas and are
being sold on all leading e-commerce marketplaces. - Managing day-to-day factory operations, supply chain and
vendors. - Implementing agile techniques to garner demand with “JIT”
inventory and Cash Flow. - Managing a Large team of about 200+ people that includes
food technologists and microbiologists among others.
Factory Manager
VMS Food & Beverages services Pvt.Ltd, Industrial Bakery & Confectionery
Chennai
02.2016 - 07.2018
- Led a team 20 direct and 150 indirect reportees for the successful day-to-day operation of the facility which supplies to 25 retail outlets in Chennai. Major vendors being Café Coffee Day, Coffee day Express, Nilgiris, Heritage and Reliance.
- Reviewed established production schedules of Industrial bakery and confectionary for inventory management and highest levels of efficiency.
- Coordinated the hiring ,training, performance appraisals and provide coaching and guidance to the employees.
- Developed and executed the budgets and monitored operation expenses to reduce costs and ensure the highest standard of product quality.
- Facilitated and encourage continuous process improvement through allocation of human and equipment resources, removal of production constraints and waste to improve efficiency and enhance productivity.
- I was a key player in the research and development team, which developed new products.
- Worked with purchasing manager to develop and improve supplier relationships.
Production Manager
Triguni Food Pvt.Ltd, Brand name of Eze Eats
Chennai
12.2014 - 06.2016
- Led a team of 35 direct and 150+ indirect members and was incharge of Production & R&D departments.
- Production planning, inventory management, stock planning and maintaining high process standards while ensuring the superior food quality were my key responsibility areas.
Unit Manager
Compass Group @ Cognizant technologies (CTS)
Coimbatore
01.2014 - 11.2014
- Handled a Team of 70+ members and 9000 packs.
- Planned menus in consultation with chefs.
- Hired, trained, supervised and motivated staff.
- Organized staff Rota’s & Set targets.
- Ensured that health and safety regulations are strictly observed, recorded and archived.
- Monitored the product and service quality.
- Met budgetary requirements, ensured profitability and maintained financial and administrative records.
- Ensured compliance with licensing, hygiene and health and safety legislation/guidelines.
- Supervised the stock levels and ordering of supplies.
- Handled customer enquiries and complaints.
- Prepared and presented staffing/sales reports.
Sr. Production Executive
Triguni Food Pvt.Ltd, Brand name of Eze Eats
Chennai
11.2011 - 01.2014
- Was one of the key members of the R&D team which developed the first Instant RTE products.
- Handled R&D, Production & Packing departments.
Production Incharge
VMS Food & Beverages services Pvt.Ltd, Industrial Bakery & Confectionery
Chennai
10.2010 - 11.2011
- Handled day to day operations such as receiving closing stock & dispatching stock to the counters, Coordinating outlet orders,making duty charts for Production staff and ensuring cleanliness of Production area.
- Maintained a consistently high-quality standards of the products.
F & B Executive
Hotel Chennis
06.2009 - 10.2010
Food Production Lecturer
Meera Catering Academy
08.2008 - 06.2009
Restaurant In charge
Nilgiris Wellington Restaurant
05.2007 - 08.2008
Education
Bachelor of management studies - Hotel Management
ISBM
India01.2014
Craft Course - Food & Beverage Service
American Institute of Hotel Management
India06.2007
Diploma - Hotel Management
American Institute of Hotel Management
India05.2007
Skills
- New Product Development & Commercialization
- Factory Operations
- Process Improvement
- Resource Optimization
- Trouble Shooting & Problem solving
- Time management, Team building, Training & Leadership
- P & L / Budgeting
- Adaptability
- Earning Trust of Team & Management
- Love for the Profession
Timeline
Head Product/Process & Factory Operations
Instahot Foods Pvt.Ltd, Brand name of The Taste Company
08.2016 - Current
Factory Manager
VMS Food & Beverages services Pvt.Ltd, Industrial Bakery & Confectionery
02.2016 - 07.2018
Production Manager
Triguni Food Pvt.Ltd, Brand name of Eze Eats
12.2014 - 06.2016
Unit Manager
Compass Group @ Cognizant technologies (CTS)
01.2014 - 11.2014
Sr. Production Executive
Triguni Food Pvt.Ltd, Brand name of Eze Eats
11.2011 - 01.2014
Production Incharge
VMS Food & Beverages services Pvt.Ltd, Industrial Bakery & Confectionery
10.2010 - 11.2011
F & B Executive
Hotel Chennis
06.2009 - 10.2010
Food Production Lecturer
Meera Catering Academy
08.2008 - 06.2009
Restaurant In charge
Nilgiris Wellington Restaurant
05.2007 - 08.2008
Bachelor of management studies - Hotel Management
ISBM
Craft Course - Food & Beverage Service
American Institute of Hotel Management
Diploma - Hotel Management
American Institute of Hotel Management
Languages
UrduU
First Language
English
Advanced
C1
Urdu
Upper Intermediate
B2
Hindi
Upper Intermediate
B2
Tamil
Advanced
C1
Telugu
Upper Intermediate
B2
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