Murugan Chellapandi Thevar
PLASTIC BOTTLING AND FILLING FACTORY - PRODUCTION MANAGER
Mela Pillayarkulam, Tirunelveli.
Summary
Seeking a right position in your organization where I can maximize my 25+ year's work experiences in various positions & various types of PLASTIC MOULDING PRODUCTS manufacturing environment. I am requesting you to give me a chance to work in your organization with right scope of your requirements & right position. I am sure, I will work hard and fulfill my work responsibilities and try to bring good improvement on overall Machine Productivity & Product Quality as well. Same time I will co-operate with your existing team and learn new things from your team to improve and upgrade my skills level.
INTRODUCTION
My full name is Murugan Chellapandi Thevar. I am from Tamilnadu, India. In my family we are 4 members (Me, My wife & 2 Children's) including myself. Currently I am working in Angola, Africa as a VEGTABLE OIL (SOYA) FILLING UNIT - FACTORY MANAGER position. Here I am working in bachelor status & my family is in India. Previously 7 years I was worked in Zambia, Africa with my family status. Now I am looking new job Opportunity anywhere in African countries or Gulf countries.
Totally I have 27+year's work experience with Plastic Packaging Products manufacturing environment. I have good knowledge and work experience with Plant Production, Plant Operation, Process Controlling, Quality control, New Products development, Procurement and Sales support work experiences. I am completed DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 3 Year's full-time course (April 1995 - April 1998) and I achieved grade of FIRST CLASS.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Skills
Molding process optimization (Expert in Injection, Extrusion Blow & PET Blow Molding)
Production Planning & Execution controlling
Process Optimization & Rejection Controlling,
Preventive maintenance coordination
5S & Kaizen system implementation Focusing on Continuous Improvement
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software daily work execution
New Product Development coordination
New Machinery Installation support
Spare part's Inventory & Procurement Support & Coordination
Education
DIPLOMA - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
GOMATHI AMBAL POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE
TAMILNADU, INDIA04-1998
Work History
PLASTIC BOTTLING AND FILLING LINE MANAGER
AFRICA FUTURE LDA
VIANA -KM32, LUANDA
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Company Core Products - Hand wash Liquid, Dish wash Liquid, Room Spray, Glass cleaner, Bleach liquid, Detergent Laundry Soap and Vinegar products Packaging and distributed to local markets in Angola.
- Production Handling - Packaging Materials of Plastic HDPE blow molded Bleach and Floor cleaner liquid detergent bottles, PET bottles sized 250ml, 500ml, and 750ml – for Hand wash, Dish wash, Glass cleaner, and Vinegar in-house filling purposes.
- Molding Machines - Preventive Maintenance coordination with Maintenance Team & Electrical Team.
- Filling Line - Production Controlling & Machines Maintenance supporting.
- Overseeing total plant machinery mechanical maintenance & New Machines installation coordinating with Project & Management team.
- Enhancing overall machinery spare logistics and assisting the procurement department.
- Facilitate support for new product initiatives while coordinating machinery selection and installation tasks.
- Equipment and operational safety training for production staff.
PLANT MAINTENANCE MANAGER
STAR PLAST INDUSTRIES UMBERGAON
03.2022 - 01.2024
- Core product line features HDPE plastic jerry cans, HDPE containers spanning 1 liter to 50 liters, along with HDPE caps and closures.
- Supervised operation of 50L and 20L HDPE extrusion blow molding machines by Jagmohan. Implemented Moog Parison Control for improved production accuracy. Handled three-head double-station machines producing 5L and 1L containers from Meppers. Conducted regular maintenance to maximize machine efficiency and reliability.
- Oversaw operations of three Haitian Chinese injection molding machines dedicated to cap and closure fabrication. Implemented efficient practices for newly acquired machines to optimize production. Executed regular maintenance procedures on injection molding machinery to sustain performance.
- Manage overall maintenance of plant production machinery in alignment with production department schedule
- Contributing to new product innovation, equipment selection & installation projects.
- Workplace safety and machine operation training for production team.
PLASTIC PLANT MAINTENANCE MANAGER
PET PREFORMS MANUFACTURERS
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Produced high-quality plastic PP buckets, ensuring durability and customer satisfaction. Manufactured HDPE jerry cans, optimizing design for safe liquid storage. Created PET preforms with precision to meet industrial standards. Developed PET water bottles, focusing on lightweight and robust construction. Crafted PET CSD bottles for beverage industry requirements. Fabricated PET jars, enhancing packaging efficiency and shelf appeal.
- Manufacture and deliver products to Zambia's premier cooking oil enterprises and beverage companies.
- Manufacturing operations and production scheduling.
- New product advancements & market exploration.
- Machine and operational safety instruction for production personnel.
- Product quality advancements prioritizing customer support.
- New molds machinery spare parts management & inventory oversight.
- Raw materials management and procurement oversight.
PLASTIC PLANT MAINTENANCE MANAGER
DAIRY GOLD LIMITED, (TRADEKINGS GROUP)
01.2015 - 02.2020
- ALL PRODUCTION MACHINES PROCESS SETTINGS, MOULD CHANGE-OVER AND GUIDING OUR PRODUCTION AND MAINTENANCE TEAM.
- WE ARE USING ERP SYSTEM FOR PRODUCTION PLANNING, STOCK CHECKING, SPARES ORDERING AND REQUISITION FROM STORE, RM USAGE, AND ALL IN ALL THROUGH ERP.
- 5S SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION, & SAFETY WORK TRAINING GIVEN TO THE TEAM.
- HERE I AM THE HEAD OF PRODUCTION AND MAINTENANCE TEAM. DAY AND NIGHT SHIFT 8+8 SECTION SUPERVISORS REPORTING TO ME.
- WE HAVE HERE 8 SECTIONS IN OUR PLASTIC PLANT, LIKE INJECTION MOULDING SECTION, EXTRUSION BLOW MOULDING SECTION, PET BLOW SECTION, THERMOFORMING SECTION, FILM EXTRUSION SECTION, FILM FLEXO PRINTING & BAG MAKING SECTION.
- WE ARE MAKING PLASTIC BUCKETS, BUCKET LIDS, BUCKET HANDLES, PET PREFORMS, PET BOTTLES, HDPE BOTTLES, PET JARS, THERMOFORMING BISCUIT TRAYS, LOLLIPOP STICKS, PLASTIC SHRINK FILM ROLL, PRINTED PACKING BAGS, ETC...
- OUR ALL PLASTIC PRODUCTS WE ARE SUPPLYING & USING OUR GROUP OF COMPANIES ONLY. (IN-HOUSE USE ONLY, NOT FOR OUTSIDE CUSTOMERS)
- OUR GROUP OF COMPANIES... THERE IS MORE THAN 10 DIFFERENT TYPES OF FMCG PRODUCT MANUFACTURING PLANTS, LIKE DETERGENT POWDER PLANT, HOUSEHOLD LIQUID DETERGENT PLANT, TETRA PACK PLANT, CONFECTIONERY SWEETS PLANT, DETERGENT PASTE PLANT, BISCUIT PLANT, AND CARBONATED SOFT DRINKS PLANTS.
- I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERALL PLANT OPERATION & PARALLELLY I GIVING MORE INPUTS TO NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, NEW MACHINERY SELECTION, MOULD AND MACHINE TEST PURPOSE VISITS, AND INSTALLATION WORKS.
- ACHIEVEMENTS: - IN MY 5 YEARS PERIOD I AM INSTALLED SUCCESSFULLY 8 NEW INJECTION MOULDING MACHINES, 10 MULTI-HEAD EBM MACHINES, 6 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PET BOTTLE & JAR BLOWING MACHINES, 2 THERMOFORMING MACHINES, 2 FILM EXTRUDERS, 8 CHILLERS, 4 AIR COMPRESSORS & MORE THAN 40 NEW INJECTION & EBM MOULDS.
PLANT PRODUCTION MANAGER
RAJIV PLASTIC INDUSTRIES
08.2011 - 12.2014
- Manufactured plastic oil bottles and jerry cans for leading oil companies such as Shell, IOC, HPCL, and Castrol. Produced in-mold labeled oil containers and caps to meet industry standards. Developed packaging solutions tailored to client specifications in the oil sector.
- Operated all products utilizing new technology, including multi-head high-speed machines, while maintaining world-class product quality.
- Supervised 23 EBM machines, enhancing overall operational performance. Controlled four injection molding machines, improving production capabilities. Oversaw printing and labeling equipment to guarantee compliance with quality standards.
- Optimized production machine process settings and facilitated mold changeovers efficiently. Scheduled preventive maintenance for all production machines.
- Managed overall plant production machine upkeep, with particular attention to IML robots parameter configurations and operation management.
PLANT PRODUCTION MANAGER
PPI BLOWPACK PVT.LTD, (GRAHAM BLOWPACK)
12.2010 - 07.2011
- previous employer's new division
- 4 years after rejoining in December 2010 – PPI Blowpack Pvt. Ltd Umbergaon – new unit as Production Executive Manager.
- new unit initiated with 3 EBM machines manufacturing 50ml to 1L HDPE chemical coconut oil bottles, diverse blow-molded products & multiple manual screen printing machines.
- Joined new plant, successfully installed one 6-head double station fully automatic (Zhongya - Chinese) machine within one month, utilizing two distinct designs of 100ml coconut oil bottle molds.
- Expanded operational capabilities with installation of more EBM double station machines and a fully automatic three-color UV printing machine.
- Functioned as production team leader, dedicated to achieving targets through strong effort and commitment
PRODUCTION MANAGER
AL KUMAITHI UNITECH PLASTIC COMPANY
04.2010 - 10.2010
- Produce a variety of plastic PP buckets, lids, handles, and HDPE bottles designed for dairy applications.
- All plastic products utilized exclusively in dairy product manufacturing operations of Lebanese Dairy Company L.L.C (Chtoora)
- Oversee daily production mold change-over plans, mold settings, and all machine maintenance tasks.
- Production rejection and maintenance reports for all machines, maintaining timely communication with management.
- Only six-months worked &Transitioned back to India for family reasons and resumed role as unit production executive at PPI Blowpack Umbergaon. Rejoined previous employer, applying prior experience to new challenges. Emphasized production efficiency and teamwork in high-volume operations. Adapted quickly to changes while maintaining strong performance.
PLANT OPERATION CUM PRODUCTION IN-CHARGE
AL MANAR PLASTIC CANS INDUSTRIES LLC
11.2006 - 01.2010
- Manufacture oil cans, bottles, and caps for UAE local oil industries.
- Responsible for overall production planning, machine maintenance, molds, ancillary equipment for grinders, air compressors, and chillers maintenance tasks.
- Trained machine operators and shift supervisors to execute accident-free operations and mold safety protocols.
- Promptly implemented preventive maintenance & incorporated additional auxiliary equipment.
- Successfully completed three-year contract returning to India for job change due to family status work visa.
- Achieved 50% increase in machinery assets, enhancing production capabilities. Developed and introduced innovative products, driving company growth. Implemented growth strategies that strengthened overall market position.
QUALITY CONTROL ENGINEER
BLOW PACK PVT.LIMITED
01.2002 - 11.2005
- Initiated work in quality control department.
- Produced molded PP bottles for chemical, food, and medical industries. Manufactured HDPE oil containers and jerry cans. Developed caps compatible with various container designs to enhance usability.
- First 3 months involved processing rejection quantity, counting, and recording rejection reasons.
- Reviewed previous 3 months of daily rejections and reasons, informing production team and management to resolve numerous product quality and process setting issues permanently.
- Six months after management promoted to production engineer.
- Drove productivity and quality improvements across all production machinery. Minimized daily processing rejections from 20% to 4% within three months through proactive measures. Led efforts as a production engineer to achieve significant operational advancements.
VEGTABLE OIL (SOYA) FILLING UNIT - FACTORY MANAGE
INDUVE - Industrias Angolanas de Oleos Vegetais SA
LUANDA, ANGOLA.
11.2024 - Current
- Company Core Products : Wheat flour milling , Maize flour milling Vegetable oil Packaging & supplying to Angolan local market.
- Expertise in managing vegetable oil packaging line, handling comprehensive packaging activities, raw material inventory to delivery of finished products.
- Primary role oil packaging process high-speed plastic PET bottling line production oversight & oil filling line equipment production management tasks.
- Supported daily operations through effective and productive teamwork with all staff members.
- New factory development and equipment setup coordination and prompt updates to management team.
- Coordinate day-to-day activity reports for project manager and management team regarding new project.
- Coordinated with health and safety team as safety team & ISO system implementation coordinator.
- Independent with high level of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven capability to efficiently learn and accommodate new conditions.
MOULD ASSEMBLING AND MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
M.K PLASTIC TOOLS
08.1998 - 12.2001
- Initiated professional journey within plastic mould manufacturing field from August 1998
- Manufactured plastic injection blow and PET blow molds
- Operated all machinery in mold toolroom, mastering mold repair techniques to ensure optimal functionality and utilizing measuring instruments for precise assessments and adjustments.
- Conducted product trials throughout each stage of mould manufacturing, gaining expertise in plastic injection molding and extrusion blow molding processes while developing understanding of process control systems for mould test trials.
- Maintained injection molds and blow molds across all stages of mold manufacturing, ensuring reliability and performance.
PASSPORT DETAILS
PASSPORT NO : T3895463.
PASSPORT ISSUE : LUSAKA, ZAMBIA.
ISSUE DATE : 2018-12-07.
EXPIRY DATE : 2028-12-06.
DECLARATION
I HEREBY DECLARE THAT, ALL THE ABOVE MENTIONED INFORMATION IS AUTHENTIC & TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. THANKS FOR YOUR GOOD DECISION.
PLEASE REPLY BY EMAIL: muruganthevar1231979@gmail.com (or) murugan_thever@yahoo.com
CONTACT NUMBERS : +91-9025276540 (WHATSAPP available)
+244-972642145 – Angola local use only.
THANKING YOU.
BY,
MURUGAN CHELLAPANDI THEVAR.
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Timeline
VEGTABLE OIL (SOYA) FILLING UNIT - FACTORY MANAGE
INDUVE - Industrias Angolanas de Oleos Vegetais SA
11.2024 - Current
PLASTIC BOTTLING AND FILLING LINE MANAGER
AFRICA FUTURE LDA
02.2024 - 09.2024
PLANT MAINTENANCE MANAGER
STAR PLAST INDUSTRIES UMBERGAON
03.2022 - 01.2024
PLASTIC PLANT MAINTENANCE MANAGER
PET PREFORMS MANUFACTURERS
03.2020 - 01.2022
PLASTIC PLANT MAINTENANCE MANAGER
DAIRY GOLD LIMITED, (TRADEKINGS GROUP)
01.2015 - 02.2020
PLANT PRODUCTION MANAGER
RAJIV PLASTIC INDUSTRIES
08.2011 - 12.2014
PLANT PRODUCTION MANAGER
PPI BLOWPACK PVT.LTD, (GRAHAM BLOWPACK)
12.2010 - 07.2011
PRODUCTION MANAGER
AL KUMAITHI UNITECH PLASTIC COMPANY
04.2010 - 10.2010
PLANT OPERATION CUM PRODUCTION IN-CHARGE
AL MANAR PLASTIC CANS INDUSTRIES LLC
11.2006 - 01.2010
QUALITY CONTROL ENGINEER
BLOW PACK PVT.LIMITED
01.2002 - 11.2005
MOULD ASSEMBLING AND MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
M.K PLASTIC TOOLS
08.1998 - 12.2001
DIPLOMA - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
GOMATHI AMBAL POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE