Jayan Jacob
Ernakulam
Summary
Experienced in overseeing daily operations and motivating teams to achieve optimal performance. Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency. Skilled in strategic planning and adept at fostering clear communication channels to drive organizational success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
Sandhya Aqua Exports Pvt Ltd.
Kakinada
03.2022 - Current
- Project management: Selection of Machinery suitable for automatic and manual breading, negotiation with Machinery manufacturers in Europe, the US, China, and Vietnam for the best price and delivery terms.
- Design layout of breading factory with unidirectional flow, which meets Indian and international standards.
- New product development for Aldi (US/Europe), marinated and breaded products include breaded butterfly shrimp, tempura shrimp, shrimp popcorn, and also shrimp scampi and other marinated shrimp (Sam's Club).
- Develop IoT-based apps to streamline production and quality.
- Led operational strategy to enhance production efficiency and optimize resource allocation.
- Developed and implemented quality control protocols to ensure product standards and compliance.
- Cultivated strong relationships with suppliers to negotiate favorable contract terms and pricing.
Director- Production
G C ATLANTIS
Kaliningrad, Russian Federation
03.2013 - 11.2020
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across multiple departments.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive business strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Oversaw cross-functional teams to drive project deliverables and meet key objectives.
- Product development and process development for value added seafood products like breaded shrimp (for Mc Donald's, Burger king, Russia), breaded fish finger (Mc Donald's), Shrimp spring roll, cottage cheese spring roll (Mc Donald's) Breaded Squid rings (Miratorg, Russia), breaded butterfly shrimp, tempura shrimp, sawadee tempura shrimp, crushed filo shrimp, shrimp Karaage, Hand battered cod fillet, fish goujon, salmon nuggets, thai fish cake, etc (Brakes, UK)
- Setting up cook-fry and fry-cook chicken processing line to produce value added chicken products (breaded chicken wings, glazed chicken wings, for Mc Donald's, Russia), chicken karaage, chicken katsu, chicken popcorn, breaded chicken strips (for spar & local market, Russia), with capacity of 1.2 MT/hour
- Plan productions in such a way that machines and manpower utilized at 90-95% efficiency. (Monthly production of 600 MT with manpower approx. 200)
- Plan procurements in such a way that the inventories are kept minimum and thereby helping a better financial management for the organization.
- Design the machine requirements/specifications based on product/capacity and communicate with the machine supplier.
- By reviewing production reports, understand the profit/loss of production and inform the general director during the management review meeting.
- By review QC/R&D reports make sure the products produced meets customer requirements and specifications.
- Periodical review of manpower utilization, skill gap analysis, appraisals and work together with Personnel Department for foreign employees HR programs.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement through targeted training programs and mentorship.
Production Manager
M/s HT foods Pvt Ltd
Kochi
03.2012 - 03.2014
- Company Overview: www.htfoods.com
- Oversaw production schedules to ensure timely completion of product lines.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced waste.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices for production safety and quality assurance.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends and optimize resource allocation effectively.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline supply chain operations and inventory management.
- Planned and executed production as per the sales orders and customer specifications.
- Trained the production personnel at various levels and thereby develop a highly professional work force.
Group QA Manager (frozen Food Division)
Seville Products Limited
Sharjah, UAE
06.2010 - 11.2011
- Company Overview: An IFFCO group company
- Designed and implemented Quality Management Systems, by way of document preparation, SOPs, Work Instructions, Monitoring systems, review systems etc
- Conducted vendor audits and supplier performance evaluation
- Took corrective actions in case process deviations/ customer complaints
- Defined and implemented specifications, inspections, schedules and there by confirm the material procured, processed and dispatched as per company standards and customer requirements
QA Manager
M/s HT foods Pvt Ltd
02.2007 - 06.2010
- Company Overview: www.htfoods.com
- Involved in planning and setting up the new value addition facility to produce frozen breaded/ethnic food products. Designed the process flow and lay out of the factory as per current Good Manufacturing Practice.
- Person In charge for setting up the laboratory and R & D with imported machines from Memmert (Germany), Esco, Cyberlab (US), Equitron (India). In charge for acquiring state and central government approvals for operation and export (including EU approval). Implemented the systems of BRC, ISO, IFS and HACCP with out any consultants. As a team player, co-ordinated with other departments to implement the food safety system and chairs the HACCP management review meetings. In day to day life, liaison with government authorities, handled customer complaints, budget preparations, took corrective actions for non conformance, made the quality management systems pro active. Involved in product development in value added seafood and ethnic products. In charge for getting Supplier approval from Mc Donald’s (Europe)
QA Manager
M/s Freshly Frozen Foods LLC
Dubai
01.2005 - 02.2007
- Company Overview: www.fffdubai.com
- By developing Quality Management System within 2 years the organization gained the approvals from major Fast food restaurant chains by passing their supplier approval procedures. As head of department, responsible for all raw material specifications, supplier approval, inspection while receipt of goods, raise claim sheet if any mismatch of goods with specifications, in-process quality control, microbiological analysis, finished product analysis, product developments and product release after reviewing the summary of reports.
- As a Food Safety team leader responsible for maintaining the quality management system, documentation, training supervisors on food safety and hygiene, recall and traceability studies, handling customer complaints etc. made the system strong to pass the stringent US and European standards.
- As a hygiene expert, devised systems and procedures for cleaning and sanitizing and implemented good warehouse practices.
- As an auditee attended the audits of AIB, BRC, ISO 22000 and HACCP. In charge for setting up the microbiological laboratory in Freshly Frozen Foods and documented the analysis procedures. Dubai Municipality approved internal trainer to train the staff.
QC in Charge
M/s Asmak Sea food Processing Co. LLC
Dubai
07.2003 - 12.2004
- Achievements:
- Delt with US Army for Hygiene audits
- Maintained quality of the export goods, import goods and local sale goods of fishery products
- Monthly training on HACCP, SSOP, GMP, Personal hygiene, food hygiene etc to workers and Supervisors.
- Delt with Dubai Municipality for HACCP related activities
- Conducted Hygiene audits in factory retail outlets in UAE.
- Developed HACCP Quality Management system and its documentation.
QC in Charge
M/s Choice Canning Co, Unit 2
Cochin
05.2001 - 07.2003
- Started my career as Microbiologist in the choice laboratory
- EU approved Technologist
- QC in charge of the EU approved facility responsible for dealing with authorities, train staff and students in Microbiology and HACCP, maintain quality parameters, setting specifications, implementing new systems, and sanitation on the plant, developing new colour for cooked shrimps
Education
M.Sc - Applied Microbiology
Periyar University
Hosur, India01.2001
B.Sc - Aquaculture (Fisheries)
M. G University
01.1999
MBA - Global MBA
Indian Institute of Management (IIM)
Kozhikode, India03-2026
Skills
- Faith in God, Team Player, Hardworking, Self-Confident, Perseverance, patience, adjustability with challenging habitats, Good Management skills, Willing to travel, Computer operating skills (MS word, Excel, lotus notes, ORION, etc) Internet savvy
Certification
- Attended Lead auditor course in ISO 22000 from IRCA, UK (5 days)
- Attended Advanced Food hygiene course conducted by SFC, Dubai
- Quality Control of fishery products with special emphasis on Microbiology from CIFT, India (15 days)
- Seafood HACCP theory and practical application based on USFDA HACCP/cGMP regulations and EU directives from MPEDA, India
- Basic first aid and CPR by IBC, Dubai
- Workshop on ISO 22000 conducted by GSO in association with WHO
- In-house training on BRC, IFS, ISO by SGS, India
Disclaimer
I here by declare that the details given by me is true at best of my knowledge. Jayan Jacob 03/09/2024 9744431285
Timeline
General Manager
Sandhya Aqua Exports Pvt Ltd.
03.2022 - Current
Director- Production
G C ATLANTIS
03.2013 - 11.2020
Production Manager
M/s HT foods Pvt Ltd
03.2012 - 03.2014
Group QA Manager (frozen Food Division)
Seville Products Limited
06.2010 - 11.2011
QA Manager
M/s HT foods Pvt Ltd
02.2007 - 06.2010
QA Manager
M/s Freshly Frozen Foods LLC
01.2005 - 02.2007
QC in Charge
M/s Asmak Sea food Processing Co. LLC
07.2003 - 12.2004
QC in Charge
M/s Choice Canning Co, Unit 2
05.2001 - 07.2003
B.Sc - Aquaculture (Fisheries)
M. G University
M.Sc - Applied Microbiology
Periyar University
MBA - Global MBA
Indian Institute of Management (IIM)