Gangadhar Gulvi

• Driving Quality Governance across Own & 3P units in South, West & Nashik zones.
• Leading roll-out of PRIME Manufacturing Excellence for Quality Pillar.
• Quality lead for Brand Extensions (Packaged Drinking Water, Mixers, Ginger Ale).
• Steering innovation projects ensuring risk mitigation & compliance.
• Global QSE Cross-Auditor for Pernod Ricard affiliates.
• Building robust Quality organization and driving Quality Culture initiatives.
• Led quality assurance initiatives across multiple regions, enhancing compliance with industry standards and improving product quality.
• Developed and implemented quality control processes that resulted in a significant reduction of defects and customer complaints.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline operations, optimizing resource allocation and enhancing overall efficiency.
• Conducted comprehensive audits and evaluations to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Analyzed quality data trends to identify areas for improvement, proactively addressing potential issues before they impacted operations.
• Mentored and trained team on quality standards and best practices, cultivating a knowledgeable workforce committed to excellence.

• Led Vendor Quality Management and in-plant quality interventions.
• Represented Quality in central transformation projects and digitalization of KPI dashboards.
• Quality lead for new product launches and change management initiatives.
• Acted as H&S Champion, driving global health & safety programs.
• Conducted regular audits and assessments, identifying key areas for improvement that significantly elevated operational efficiency.
• Spearheaded the integration of data analytics tools to monitor quality metrics, enabling proactive decision-making and risk mitigation.
• Spearheaded change management efforts related to quality system upgrades, ensuring seamless transitions with minimal disruption.

• Ensured Quality Governance for West Region units (Own & 3P).
• Conducted audits, drove compliance with FSSAI, Excise, Legal Metrology.
• Led Capability Development Programs and cross-functional vendor improvement projects.

· Directly responsible for region’s plant’s Quality, Safety & Environment Performance measured in terms of Compliance, Proficiency & Acceptability through Global Metrics system.

· Proven acumen in delivering capacity expansion projects before timelines, as project manager e.g. Juice Tetra, PDW lines.

· Leading all India FBO Bottling systems for preparing for un-announced GAO Audits through comprehensive risk assessments & Closure of gaps through sustainable corrective actions.

· Expertise in technical guidance to plants on Juice Processing & technical solutions as per business requirement.

· Driving various Value savings projects in FBO system and deliver major innovation projects as per business priorities.

· Ensuring alignment of franchise bottling operations with company’s vision in terms of Sustainability i.e. Water Usage, Energy Usage & Renewable energy usage.

• Ensured compliance with KORE, GMP, GHK, FSSAI, and global audit standards.
• Managed GAO & SGP audits, quality requirements for key customers (McDonald’s, export markets).
• Integrated production planning with sales forecasts and optimized supply chain operations.
• Developed suppliers to meet Food Safety Certifications (GFSI) and Coca-Cola QA standards.

• Oversaw quality assurance for Georgia Tea & Coffee premix at co-pack location.
• Managed procurement, forecasting, and logistics for Bhopal co-packer plant.

• Delivered QA & process improvement projects during technical operations stint.
• Ensured compliance with Company Quality System, GMP & GHK for Georgia Tea & Coffee operations.