Abhimanyu Mishra
Chandigarh
Summary
With a proven track record of 10.5 years in FMCG, I excel in overseeing manufacturing operations and implementing continuous improvement. Expert in shop floor management, manufacturing transformation, production planning and adapt at leading diverse teams, I bring a blend of strategic resource allocation and dynamic shop floor management to drive timely production delivery and operational excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Manufacturing Transformation
Loreal India Private Limited
Hybrid
06.2025 - Current
- Development of strategy for digital and operational transformation of India factories
- Fit gap analysis against current manufacturing processes.
- Implementation of MES (APRISO) and ERP (SAP) for data flows.
- Implementation of digital tools auto recipes (MODOP) and technologies for process data tracking (ISTRAC).
- Validation of new factory-specific developments in APRISO.
- Preparation of user guides.
- Training management for end users.
- Change management execution for transformation.
Manufacturing Manager (Lead)
Loreal India Private Limited
Baddi
01.2022 - 05.2025
- Oversaw all aspects of the manufacturing process, ensuring efficient production and timely delivery of coloration bulk.
- Led daily manufacturing operations to ensure product quality and efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with the core of safety, quality, and internal control culture.
- Developed and implemented production schedules, resource allocation plans, and capacity planning strategies to meet customer demand.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives, resulting in a 33% increase in weighing efficiency, and an improvement in bulk production from 32 tons/day to 40 tons/day.
- Conducted performance evaluations, provided feedback, and identified training needs to enhance team performance.
- Responsible for all legal compliance and audits, as per the Factory Act.
- Responsible for the execution of all major CAPEX and OPEX projects in manufacturing.
- Best-in-class results in the group for cleaning water consumption, and process uptime ratio.
- Conducted all new bulk formula trials.
- Led team management and resolved IR/ER concerns.
- Managed areas of manufacturing, safety, inventory control, and process implementation.
Production Planner and VAS Lead
Loreal India Private Limited
Baddi
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Oversaw daily planning of production activities for both manufacturing and packaging.
- Directed the upkeep of service standards for both domestic and international SKUs.
- OFR management of export SKUs
- Ensured timely delivery of promotional material according to OTBS standards.
- Handled the entire process of PM ordering and inventory control for promotional products
- Responsible for the validation of artworks and the specification of promos.
- Manpower planning for filling, packing, and promo packing.
- Devised weekly production plans in line with market demand.
Executive Filling and Packing
Loreal India Private Limited
Baddi
11.2018 - 03.2021
- Directed shift operations at L'Oréal's most cost-efficient hair color plant, with a monthly production of 22 million units.
- Management of the shop floor with a mix of permanent and temporary manpower
- Delivered one of the best-in-class bulk and PM losses in the group.
- Managed projects focused on optimizing staff levels in factory operations.
- Responsible for consumable management and vendor management for production.
- Changeover management for highly agile production plans.
- Developed multiskilled operators for sustained production.
- Spearheaded a vertical production startup post-COVID shutdown.
Production Officer
Nestle India Limited
Pantnagar
03.2017 - 10.2018
- Handling shifts of the Tastemaker Plant at the Pantnagar Factory.
- Ensured timely delivery of Tastemaker variants to Noodle lines through efficient planning.
- Managed resources efficiently to control production costs.
- Promoted understanding and adherence to SHE practices among all team members.
- Successfully led vertical startups of four new SKUs from the tastemaker plant.
- Directed a white belt project focused on reducing TM laminate loss.
Executive Manufacturing
Mondelez India Private Limited
Ba
06.2015 - 03.2017
- Supervised shifts for Unit I Baddi (Bournvita and Chocolate plant), managing a workforce of over 130 shop floor colleagues.
- Monitored daily production, yields, and RM/PM losses through SAP.
- Global Efficiency System Owner for Unit I, Baddi.
- Contributed as a Black Belt team member on the Bournvita plant yield improvement project, achieving annual savings of 8.0 million INR.
Education
B. Tech - Food, Science And Technology
Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University
Palampur06-2015
HSC - Non Medical
Himalyan Public School
Nagrota Bagwan03-2011
Matriculation -
Gyan Jyoti Public High School
Nagrota Bagwan03-2009
Skills
- Timely production delivery
- Capital expenditure planning
- Manufacturing operations management
- Resource allocation efficiency
- Shop floor management
- Production planning expertise
- Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG)
- Manufacturing transformation
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Punjabi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Accomplishments
- Earned scholarship for merit in State Board: 10th(90th rank) and 12th(50th rank)
- Played national in U-19 Chess
- Captain of college chess team for 3 years
Timeline
Manager Manufacturing Transformation
Loreal India Private Limited
06.2025 - Current
Manufacturing Manager (Lead)
Loreal India Private Limited
01.2022 - 05.2025
Production Planner and VAS Lead
Loreal India Private Limited
04.2021 - 12.2021
Executive Filling and Packing
Loreal India Private Limited
11.2018 - 03.2021
Production Officer
Nestle India Limited
03.2017 - 10.2018
Executive Manufacturing
Mondelez India Private Limited
06.2015 - 03.2017
B. Tech - Food, Science And Technology
Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University
HSC - Non Medical
Himalyan Public School
Matriculation -
Gyan Jyoti Public High School