Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Internships And Training
Projects
Roles And Responsibilities
Timeline
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Arvind Kansara

Anjar

Summary

Senior Production Manager with 17+ years in the edible oil industry, leading end-to-end production, exports, and plant operations at Gokul Agro. Skilled in daily production planning, inventory management, cost optimization, and timely loading, unloading, and dispatch. Strong expertise in FSSC 22000, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 9001 standards, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and world-class product quality.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr Production Manager

Gokul Agro Ltd.
Gandhidham
10.2022 - Current

Driving large-scale edible oil production, with a focus on timely export fulfillment.

Overseeing production planning, scheduling, and inventory control to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Leading initiatives for process improvements that enhance yield, reduce waste, and optimize resources.

Coordinating with logistics and export teams to streamline shipments and export documentation.

Ensuring compliance with ISO, HACCP, FSSAI, and export regulations for product quality.

Mentoring and guiding production teams to achieve performance and export targets.

Upholding standards of workplace safety, sustainability, and regulatory compliance.

Production Manager

Gokul Refoils and Solvent Ltd.
Gandhidham
01.2015 - 10.2022

Experienced Production Manager with 13+ years in production and 12 years in quality control within the edible oil industry. Skilled in refinery operations, production planning, quality assurance, loss control, and compliance with food safety and ISO standards. Strong track record in optimizing resources, ensuring timely production, and maintaining consistent product quality.

Assistant Manager

Gokul Refoils and Solvent Ltd.
Gandhidham
01.2012 - 01.2014

Sr. Production Officer

Gokul Refoils and Solvent Ltd.
Gandhidham
06.2008 - 01.2012

Quality Control Manager

Gokul Refoils and Solvent Ltd. Co.
Sidhpur
04.2006 - 06.2008

QC Officer

Banas Oil Union Vegetable Oil Plant
Badarpura Palanpur
03.1999 - 04.2006

QC Chemist

Banas Oil Union Vegetable Oil Plant
Badarpura Palanpur
07.1995 - 03.1999

Shift Chemist

Gujarat Ambuja Group of Ind.
Kadi
03.1995 - 07.1995

Education

B.SC - Industrial Chemistry

Sardar Patel University
Vallabh Vidyanagar, Guj.
04.1992

Post Graduate Diploma - Oil Fats and Waxes

Sardar Patel University
Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat
04.1992

Skills

  • Technical internal auditing
  • Commissioning of a new refinery
  • Fractionation projects
  • Inventory control
  • Production planning
  • Regulatory compliance

Internships And Training

  • Training Programmed in (EDIBLE OIL): Plant performance and management, Natcorum International Corporation Ltd., London, Ontario, Canada, MIT Mehsana, 07/27/98, 08/07/98
  • Management Development Program on food law for Edible Oil, Institute of Rural Management, Anand (IRMA), 08/28/02, 08/31/02
  • Refresher Course in Various Aspects of Adulteration in Vegetable Oils & Method of Detection Adulterants, Oil Technologists Association of India Western zone, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400019, 03/22/99, 03/24/99

Projects

Study on surface active property of Sulfonated Methyl Ester from Rice Bran Oil. Preparation of Bio-Diesel from Edible Oil.

Roles And Responsibilities

Experienced in achieving timely production with minimal utility use, loss control, and internal audits Skilled in refinery production planning, maintenance scheduling, and downtime management Proficient in loading, unloading, and dispatch operations for crude and refined oils while ensuring product quality and compliance with food safety and ISO standards

Timeline

Sr Production Manager

Gokul Agro Ltd.
10.2022 - Current

Production Manager

Gokul Refoils and Solvent Ltd.
01.2015 - 10.2022

Assistant Manager

Gokul Refoils and Solvent Ltd.
01.2012 - 01.2014

Sr. Production Officer

Gokul Refoils and Solvent Ltd.
06.2008 - 01.2012

Quality Control Manager

Gokul Refoils and Solvent Ltd. Co.
04.2006 - 06.2008

QC Officer

Banas Oil Union Vegetable Oil Plant
03.1999 - 04.2006

QC Chemist

Banas Oil Union Vegetable Oil Plant
07.1995 - 03.1999

Shift Chemist

Gujarat Ambuja Group of Ind.
03.1995 - 07.1995

B.SC - Industrial Chemistry

Sardar Patel University

Post Graduate Diploma - Oil Fats and Waxes

Sardar Patel University
Arvind Kansara