Himanshu Agarwal
Mawana
Summary
Dynamic leader and strategic planner, excelled at Mawana Sugar Works by enhancing operational efficiency and spearheading quality initiatives. Expert in SAP implementation and FSSAI compliance, significantly improved productivity through innovative management and training programs. Skilled in fostering team collaboration and driving excellence, contributing to substantial cost savings and achieving international standards for top clients.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Mawana Sugar Works
01.1995 - Current
- Working in MSW from past 29 years
- Working as a production head and looking out at several operations such as Boiling house Process controls, Repair & Maintenance with efficiency & budgetary controls.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
- Demonstrated expertise in producing premium-grade sugar for global institutional clients like Coca-Cola, Nestle, Pepsi, Wrigley, and Heinz, consistently meeting international export quality standards
- Strategically focused on operational cost optimization through targeted interventions in energy efficiency, chemical consumption, and steam utilization, resulting in substantial production cost reductions
- Proficiently managed complex administrative responsibilities, seamlessly coordinating between internal and external departments to ensure smooth plant operations and maintenance workflows
- Exhibited exceptional people management skills, creating a transparent and supportive workplace culture by proactively addressing employee grievances and fostering positive interpersonal relationships
- Emerged as a dynamic leadership professional capable of motivating teams, driving organizational objectives, and implementing industry best practices across multiple operational domains
- Actively contributed to transformative organizational initiatives, including manpower rationalization, multi-skilling programs, and comprehensive change management strategies
- Developed and presented detailed off-seasonal maintenance review reports, incorporating precise fortnightly budget control mechanisms and strategic planning for future sugar quality targets
- Demonstrated versatility in navigating complex industrial environments, balancing technical expertise with strong interpersonal and strategic planning capabilities
Education
Master of Science - Chemistry
NATIONAL SUGAR INSTITUTE (KANPUR)
Skills
- Developing & Implementing the Quality Systems at the unit level and member in implementing SAP
- Conducting Quality Audits as per the FSSAI guidelines
- Worked on Operational Excellence Project such as Small Group Improvement Activities (SGIA) to increase the productivity
- Imparting training of Kaizen & 5S to all employees of the organization
- Designing & conducting LSIP’s (Large Scale Interactive Process) for all employees & stakeholders
- Preparing Training Calendar for employees at all levels
- Imparting Technical training to all associates in the organization (Losses, hygiene, Quality of sugar, condenser system, food safety etc)
- Actively participated in different activities of Organizational Transformation Program (OTP) under guidance of various outsource Consultants/ Agencies (ie, M/S Grow Talent, Proact India)
- Worked in Unit Coordination committee and worked as a bridge between unit and Corporate for thorough review and implementation of all decision taken by HO from time to time
- Worked on a Project URJA for energy saving in plant
- Significantly worked as a CAT (Change Agent Team) Main member & visited many companies
- Actively participated to run the Chunauti Movement At Mawana to achieve different targets ie, Reduction in losses, steam consumption & also to increase the productivity of the plant
- Worked as a active member of Food safety Team for ISO: 22000/ FSSC 22000 Also certified internal auditor for ISO: 9000 & ISO: 22000 by DNV
- Active Food Safety Team member
- Worked as active member for FSSC certification
- Internal auditor training course from DNV for ISO9001 & ISO 22000
- Identified as a power user for production module in SAP
- Worked on different projects with MIT Boston students at MSW
- Trainer for imparting training on various technical, behavioral, FSMS,5S, Kaizen etc topics
- Member of Hygiene team in the unit
Accomplishments
· Project work of conversion of process from DCDS to DS at M.S.W., Mawana
· Expansion of Boiling House (5500 TCD to 7000 TCD) at Mawana Sugar Works, Mawana
· Production of quality sugar to add more institutions in basket of Mawana Sugar with major thrust on Nestle, Coke, Perfetti & Mondelz.
· Proficiently improved the sugar quality from 120 to 80 ICUMSA Unit (improved by 40 units) through imparting technical training to all concerned workmen & staff.
· Work on Steam consumption% cane by reducing steam from 53.50% to 49.0% (Reduction by4.5 %) through different small initiatives internally.
· Conducted training session on energy savings at various platforms.
· Achieved lower final molasses purity. Minimum sugar process loss.
· Achieved the management target of 90% bold grain with 98% retention.
· Production of sugar as per specs of Institutions & increased prod. of institutional sugar from zero to approx..65% at present.
· Worked on different efficiency projects for Energy saving, reduction of chemical cost & achieving efficiencies.
· Capex and Repair & Maintenance Budget monitoring & control.
· Nominated as Food Safety Manager by board for the plant.
· Additional responsibility for ETP with Safety & Environment for 4-5 months.
Timeline
General Manager
Mawana Sugar Works
01.1995 - Current
Master of Science - Chemistry
NATIONAL SUGAR INSTITUTE (KANPUR)
Similar Profiles
Joan AmeoJoan Ameo
Sugarcane Outgrower at Kinyara Sugar Works LtdSugarcane Outgrower at Kinyara Sugar Works Ltd
Danniella RiveraDanniella Rivera
Sugarist/Esthetician at Sugar Sugar LLCSugarist/Esthetician at Sugar Sugar LLC
OKOTH IVY RISPER ADHIAMBOOKOTH IVY RISPER ADHIAMBO
Industrial Training IT Student at SOUTH NYANZA SUGAR COMPANY LIMITED (SONY SUGAR)Industrial Training IT Student at SOUTH NYANZA SUGAR COMPANY LIMITED (SONY SUGAR)