KRISHNA KUMAR KHANDELWAL

• INR 750 Cr investment for building a manufacturing setup for frozen French fries.
• Over 700 people, including multiple local and international business partners, consultants, and vendors.

Developed and executed project management plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines.

• Managed stakeholder engagement through effective communication and regular updates on project progress.
• Oversaw budget management for multiple projects, ensuring adherence to financial constraints and maximizing resource utilization.
• Coordinated with external vendors and contractors to ensure project specifications were met and maintained.
• Interacted with engineering team and designers to assist product development and project implementation.
• Offered significant expertise in technical and compliance areas related to and segments.
• Organized conferences and meetings between stakeholders from different countries to discuss possible partnerships.
• Negotiated contracts with partners in multiple countries to ensure compliance with local laws and regulations.
• Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
• Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
• Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
• Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.

• Led engineering function at India’s largest noodle manufacturing facility, producing over 100,000 tons annually.
• Achieved best-in-class plant performance through strategic initiatives and team engagement.
• Ensured factory compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Executed infrastructure and capacity improvement projects to enhance production efficiency.
• Developed engineering talent through targeted training and mentorship programs.

• Oversaw operations of milk, noodle, and infant formula factory producing over 100,000 tons annually.
• Directed environmental sustainability initiatives to enhance production efficiency.
• Reorganized master plan to optimize workflow and resource allocation.

• Managed capital expenditure budget and identified prospective facility enhancement projects.
• Executed capital projects, achieving expected ROI through effective cash management and EHS compliance.
• Directed performance initiatives, increasing factory reliability and minimizing unplanned downtime.
• Led continuous improvement efforts using root cause analysis to address manufacturing challenges.
• Developed equipment qualification protocols with clear objectives and success criteria.
• Supported cross-departmental initiatives in quality, manufacturing, EHS, planning, finance, and HR.
• Facilitated product launches by coordinating internal and external rollouts.
• Served as subject matter expert on explosive atmosphere compliance and rotary equipment.

• Executed operation maintenance and capital expenditure for milk operations of Everyday Ghee, Milkmaid, and Everyday dairy powder.
• Increased efficiency of milk separators through targeted improvements.
• Implemented cost-effective solutions for sustainable operations, including condition-based maintenance and zero-base budgeting.
• Established roadmap for replacing high-energy-consuming machines and sourced spare parts from OSM.
• Developed in-house capabilities to reduce planned stoppage via technical solutions.
• Rolled out preventive maintenance techniques and equipment condition monitoring practices.
• Led maintenance technicians and developed a skill matrix for the maintenance crew.
• Achieved recognition for Moga Factory with unplanned stoppage rate below 5% in South Asia Region.

• Ensured asset design aligned with business objectives through technology application and thorough reviews.
• Reviewed process flow and instrumentation diagrams for seamless plant integration.
• Conceptualized and implemented annual improvement plans for process reengineering and product expansion.
• Defined protocols for qualification of process equipment in design, installation, and performance.
• Planned and scheduled plant operations to comply with budget limits and SOP guidelines.
• Maintained safe working conditions, discipline, and cleanliness at workstations.
• Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Managed projects including a manufacturing setup for milkmaid desserts valued at INR 90 million.

• Managed end-to-end Pharma, Biotech, and Healthcare projects to ensure successful delivery.
• Oversaw project cash flow and expenditure for optimal financial management.
• Developed cost-effective solutions that met client needs and expectations.
• Contributed strategically to IDMC's dynamic growth in key business areas.
• Designed P&I diagrams, selected equipment, conducted heat calculations, and sized process piping.
• Ensured compliance with timely project reviews and stakeholder alignment.
• Finalized suppliers and contractors to secure quality resources.
• Provided onsite support for project installation and commissioning processes.

• Oversaw end-to-end site management to ensure efficient project execution.
• Executed installation, commissioning, and handover in compliance with contract specifications.
• Tracked project activities for timely completion and assessed progress with site customer.
• Reported project status to Corporate office, maintaining transparency on milestones.
• Prepared Equipment Qualification documents, including DQ, IQ, OQ, and PQ.
• Coordinated with clients, contractors, and Corporate office to meet specification requirements.
• Liaised with Government Authorities for obtaining Labor License and ESI approvals.
• Maintained audit-ready project site, ensuring compliance with workplace safety standards.