Atul N. Saraswat

Dynamic Dairy Technical Officer with a proven track record at Vadilal Industries Ltd, excelling in ISO compliance and advanced SAP MM. Spearheaded major production expansions, enhancing efficiency by 50%, while fostering strong relationships with village milk producers. Recognized for commitment and leadership during critical operations, ensuring quality and operational excellence.

SAP MM, SAP Accounting Module, MS Excel (Advanced), PDF to Excel Automation, ISO Documentation & Audit Compliance, Production Planning, Logistics Coordination, Quality Assurance, Automatic Candy Liners (Puyuan, Tetra Pak), Linear Cone Machines

• Internal Auditor – HACCP Programme
• Internal Auditor – ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System

• English (Proficient)
• Hindi (Fluent)
• Gujarati (Fluent)

• System Building & Milk Procurement: Laid the foundation for milk procurement from village producers and built lasting relationships with associated agencies.
• Variance Reduction: Developed daily/weekly Intermediate Mix & Transfer variance reports; cut losses from 1.2% to 0.3%.
• Data Automation: Converted static PDF reports into interactive Excel dashboards for top 50 material loss tracking and prompt action.
• SAP MM & Accounting Proficiency: Expert in preparing Service Purchase Orders and executing related accounting transactions in the SAP accounting module. Successfully implemented and managed the automated accounting and payment system for village Milk Producers, using direct bank transfers—eliminating manual errors and reducing risk of fraud.
• SAP Implementation Recognition: Actively contributed to Vadilal’s SAP cycle completion and was officially appreciated for the effort.
• Asset Lifecycle Management: Ensured high uptime of machinery with cost-effective operations.
• Cross-Departmental Liaison: Coordinated seamlessly with Accounts, EDP, MIS, Internal Audit, etc., for effective day-to-day operations.
• Awards: Best Employee Award – Ice Cream Peak Season, 05/2019; Dedication & Commitment Award – Republic Day, 01/2020.

• 36+ years of experience in the Ice-Cream Manufacturing industry, rising from Dairy Technical Officer to senior leadership roles.
• Started as Dairy Technical Officer overseeing Ice-Cream Mix Manufacturing at the Ahmedabad unit, later relocated 65 km away.
• Spearheaded launch of Linear Candy Making Unit (Polar-4) as In-Charge while continuing existing responsibilities.
• Initiated and managed interstate dispatch of ice cream mix to Vadilal plants in Tarapur (Maharashtra) and Bareilly (U.P.), covering 1000+ km using refrigerated road tankers at sub-3C – a critical logistics breakthrough.
• Led ISO documentation for each SKU at the production plant, ensuring quality standards, traceability, and audit compliance.
• Appointed Second-In-Command at Dudheshwar Production Unit and later entrusted with heading Raw Material Processing Unit at Pundra.
• Oversaw major expansion at Pundra Plant, leading the induction of Automatic Candy Liners (Puyuan, Tetra Pak) and high-speed cone machines (15,000 pieces/hour).
• Drove Paneer Project expansion, raising production efficiency from 800 kg to 1200 kg per batch.
• Stayed onsite 24/7 during the 2016 worker’s strike to ensure uninterrupted production and plant safety.