Gangaraju B V

• Production and Inventory Management

Coordinated with KOMUL, CHIMUL, HAMUL, and CHAMUL dairies to achieve monthly TP milk production targets, ensuring the timely supply of finished goods. Constantly maintained average inventory of finished goods and packaging materials (Tetra Pak laminates by regular contact with Tetra Pak and dairy, MCB by coordinating with vendor and dairy)

• Cost and Pricing Evaluation.

Collected and analyzed raw milk procurement prices from different milk unions to evaluate cost structures for TP milk production. Utilized this data for cost analysis and production planning.

• Quality Assurance and Compliance.

Ensured the quality of TP milk through continuous monitoring of production processes. Maintained QC rejection reports and worked closely with the Dairy Quality Manager to conduct root cause analysis for quality issues, following industry standards and SOPs.

• Production Reporting and Forecasting

Prepared and submitted detailed monthly reports on production, dispatch quantities, and inventory levels. Provided weekly updates on fill rate analysis, and maintained a production schedule to ensure smooth operations.

• Financial and Payment Management.

Coordinated with teams and dairies to ensure timely payment allocations within credit days, avoiding overdue payments. Regularly updated the vendor projection sheet, and managed vendor outstanding aging reports for financial transparency.

• Delivery Commitment and Freight Planning in Coordination with the Category Team.

Regular coordination with the transporter, dairy, and vending team for the monthly delivery schedule to maintain buffer stock/safety stock by implementing weekly split delivery and maintaining the fill rate analysis report. Submitting the Monthly Production Report, Dispatched Quantity.

• Acquired in-depth knowledge of Tetra Pak UHT processes and machine specifications, including aseptic filling systems, pasteurizers, homogenizers, and sterilizers.
• Monitored and analyzed UHT milk quality issues (shelf-life deviations, laminate defects, secondary packing damages), and worked with dairy unions to implement corrective actions.

• Led end-to-end development of flavored milks, milkshakes, and lassi, from initial product trials to commercial production, conducting multiple trials to finalize stable recipes.
• Operated and optimized Tetra Pak automated UHT systems, including storage tanks, CIP section, homogenizer, pasteurizer, and UHT sterilizer, ensuring efficient product preparation and aseptic filling.
• Oversaw raw milk processing to final UHT treatment and automated packaging, maintaining product consistency and compliance with quality standards.
• Actively participated in plant commissioning activities, observing and validating equipment parameter settings (time, flow, and volume controls) for smooth production startup.
• Coordinated with process engineers, quality teams, and Tetrapak service experts during commissioning to troubleshoot and establish stable operating conditions.
• Ensured strict adherence to HACCP, GMP, and FSSAI regulations, while improving process hygiene, product safety, and shelf-life performance.
• Documented process trials, recipe modifications, and equipment performance data to support knowledge transfer and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Supervised raw milk reception from farmers via BMCs, ensuring quality checks before processing.
• Directed processing and dispatch of approximately 1.5 lakh L/day milk, including bulk road tanker dispatches to other states and allocations for pouch milk, curd, butter, and UHT production.
• Operated and monitored a 30 KL automated processing plant, handling pasteurizers, automatic separators, and homogenizers, while troubleshooting operational issues.
• Processed milk variants, including toned milk, double toned milk, and slim milk, ensure consistency and compliance with product specifications.
• Oversaw curd production, including curd milk pasteurizer operation, process issues, and quality control.
• Managed cream separation and pasteurization; supervised storage and further utilization in butter production through CBMM (Continuous Butter Making Machine).
• Actively resolved process deviations, machine breakdowns, and quality concerns, minimizing downtime and wastage.