AMIT KUMAR
Summary
Results-oriented Production Manager experienced in leading large-scale food and confectionery manufacturing operations. Achieved significant improvements in overall equipment effectiveness, waste reduction, and successful delivery of greenfield projects through effective production planning and continuous improvement methodologies. Focused on optimizing manpower and ensuring food safety compliance while delivering products on time and within budget.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Manager
Perfetti Van Melle India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2019 - Current
- Led end-to-end production operations, capacity planning, budgeting, manpower management, logistics coordination, and KPI delivery to optimize workflow and meet strategic goals.
- Drove initiatives for productivity, quality, safety, and cost improvements across confectionery manufacturing lines, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Led greenfield projects, new product introductions, and process validation activities, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Ensured compliance with FSSC 22000, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, GMP, and GHP standards, maintaining high quality and safety in production.
- Enhanced overall equipment effectiveness by implementing targeted process improvements, resulting in increased reliability and performance in manufacturing operations.
- Reduced sugar wastage from 3.8% to 1.8%, generating savings of INR 4.9 million.
- Reduced scrap from 0.8% to 0.4%, saving INR 2.8 million.
- Improved OTIF performance from 77% to 97%.
Associate Manager – Production
Perfetti Van Melle India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2015 - 04.2019
- Led production planning, deployed TPM, implemented 5S, and commercialized Chew Candy Line, ensuring quality compliance and improved OEE.
- Led initiatives that enhanced product quality standards and operational efficiency across the team.
- Managed inventory processes to secure availability of raw materials for uninterrupted production.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to align marketing strategies with production schedules.
Senior Executive – Production
Perfetti Van Melle India Pvt. Ltd.
05.2010 - 04.2015
- Led shift operations, coordinated manpower planning, ensured food safety compliance, managed material coordination, and implemented operational improvements to streamline production processes.
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance product visibility, resulting in increased market share in competitive markets.
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance product visibility in competitive markets.
- Oversaw budget management and resource allocation for multiple projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
Production Officer
Nestlé India Ltd.
07.2007 - 05.2010
- Oversaw seasoning and noodles production operations, ensuring FSMS implementation, adherence to quality systems, GMP/GHP compliance, and execution of continuous improvement initiatives.
- Supervised daily production activities, maintaining operational efficiency and upholding quality standards.
- Coordinated team schedules, optimizing workflow to achieve production targets.
- Trained new employees on safety procedures and standard operating practices.
Education
B.E. - Food Technology
SLIET
PunjabDiploma - Food Technology
SLIET
PunjabCertificate - Food Technology
SLIET
PunjabSkills
- Production Planning & Control
- Operations Excellence
- OEE Improvement
- Lean Six Sigma
- Quality management
- FSSC 22000
- ISO 22000
- Continuous improvement
- Supply Chain Coordination
- KPI Management
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- MS Excel
- Power BI
- Team Leadership
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- FSSC 22000
- HACCP
- ISO 22000
- ISO 45001
- OHSAS 18001
- ISO 14001
- Internal Auditor Training
- Behaviour Based Safety
Projects
- Greenfield Project Lead – Extruded Jelly, Depositing Lollipop and Makat Mogual Lines
- Chew Candy Line Installation & Commercialization
- Auto Gum Feeding Automation Project
- OTIF Improvement Program
- Water Conservation & Sustainability Initiative
Personal Information
Title: Senior Production Manager
Technology Skills
- SAP
- MS Excel
- PowerPoint
- Power BI
- Data Analysis & Reporting
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Hindi
Upper Intermediate
B2
Timeline
Production Manager
Perfetti Van Melle India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2019 - Current
Associate Manager – Production
Perfetti Van Melle India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2015 - 04.2019
Senior Executive – Production
Perfetti Van Melle India Pvt. Ltd.
05.2010 - 04.2015
Production Officer
Nestlé India Ltd.
07.2007 - 05.2010
B.E. - Food Technology
SLIET
Diploma - Food Technology
SLIET
Certificate - Food Technology
SLIET