Maheshwar Thakur
Paonta Sahib
Summary
Dynamic production planner with strong expertise in inventory and operations management at Herbalife. Proven ability to develop efficient production schedules and enhance overall supply chain performance. Skilled in team collaboration and managing contract manufacturing, with a successful track record of implementing strategies that improve compliance metrics and minimize stockouts, ensuring seamless and uninterrupted production flow.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Planner
Herbalife
08.2024 - Current
- I develop and implement make-to-stock weekly production plans based on capacity constraints and product family demand.
- I freeze monthly and quarterly production capacities in collaboration with contract manufacturers for effective capacity blocking.
- I create and manage OSP jobs planning up to six months in advance to ensure smooth production flow.
- I maintain accurate ASCP data to guarantee error-free supply chain planning outputs.
- I share SKU-level dispatch schedules with the Finished Goods planning team for timely supply distribution.
- I coordinate schedules for pull-planned inventories and cold chain raw materials.
- I regularly review SLOB inventory and maintain safety stock levels above four weeks to avoid stockouts.
- I plan and enforce time fences to protect production schedules from disruptions.
- I develop contingency plans to address potential supply chain challenges.
- I plan new product introductions and manage artwork revision schedules aligned with production readiness.
- I align JIT packaging components to support efficient production and supply.
- I fix production slots for R&D and New Product Development (NPD) trials.
- I monitor weekly and monthly compliance metrics across all sites to ensure operational accuracy.
- I publish dashboards covering compliance, service levels, critical SKU challenges, and inventory coverage.
- I provide weekly and monthly compliance and performance updates to leadership.
- I identify risks within the supply chain and propose actionable solutions to mitigate them.
- I utilize Oracle systems to streamline production planning and inventory management processes.
Assistant Manager
HealthKart.com I Bright LifeCare
07.2018 - 08.2024
- I managed end-to-end inventory planning from raw material receipt to finished goods dispatch, collaborating across all supply chain functions.
- I led the transition of Healthkart’s ERP system from legacy platforms to SOHAM ERP, ensuring data integrity and process continuity.
- I supervised a team of 50+ blue-collar workers, coordinating workforce allocation and daily operations.
- I managed contract manufacturing sites for dairy products and protein powders, ensuring quality and on-time production.
- I oversaw in-house manufacturing operations, aligning production schedules with demand forecasts and resource availability.
- I applied lean manufacturing principles to identify and eliminate waste, significantly improving line efficiency and agility in the supply chain.
- I contributed to setting up a pilot plant, supporting new product trials and process validations.
- I coordinated closely with factory, warehouse, and logistics teams to ensure smooth material flow and effective capacity utilization.
- I monitored production performance metrics and implemented continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational excellence.
- I ensured compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards across manufacturing and supply chain activities.
Production Supervisor
DP Chocolates
11.2017 - 07.2018
- Supervise daily production transaction punching to ensure accurate inventory and supply chain data.
- Implement TPM activities including CLITA (Clean, Lubricate, Inspect, Tighten, Adjust) to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
- Enforce safety and quality standards to maintain compliance and product integrity.
- Manage unionized workforce for efficient shift operations and manpower optimization.
- Coordinate timely inventory issuance of raw materials and packaging for shifts.
- Monitor production line performance, facilitate autonomous maintenance, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Education
MBA - Operations Management
IGNOU
12-2025
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Himachal Pradesh Technical University
07-2016
Skills
- Production Planning & Scheduling
- Inventory Management
- ERP & ASCP systems
- Lean Manufacturing & TPM
- Contract Manufacturing coordination
Timeline
Production Planner
Herbalife
08.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager
HealthKart.com I Bright LifeCare
07.2018 - 08.2024
Production Supervisor
DP Chocolates
11.2017 - 07.2018
MBA - Operations Management
IGNOU
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Himachal Pradesh Technical University
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