PRADEEP CHOURASIA
Business Unit Head
Kanpur,UP
Summary
Goal-oriented Plant Manager with 20 plus years of experience in leading productive teams in Food and Beverage FMCG Manufacturing Organization and increasing profitability through streamlining processes and identifying areas of improvement and Sustainable Quality Improvement . Resourceful and adaptable collaborator with knowledge of enhancing operations and maintaining high standards of safety practices. Proven leader with dedication to organization and effective management in Challenging Situation .
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Business Unit Head
Pernod Ricard India Pvt Ltd
08.2023 - Current
- Leading Manufacturing Operation of India Second largest Unit and Contributing 20% of Volume and Leading Profitability at its Best.
- Driving Operation stabilization through Enhanced Efficiency at All Levels and Enhanced OEE by 50% improvement and vertical and Ensure optimization of resources through various Automation .
- Collaborated closely with senior executives on corporate strategy development, aligning business unit objectives with overall company vision and mission.
- Established clear performance metrics for team members that aligned with overarching company goals.
- Streamlined operations for efficiency and cost reduction, leading to increased profitability.
- Negotiated advantageous contracts with vendors, suppliers, and partners to support business growth while maintaining cost control measures.
- Oversaw budget development and management, ensuring optimal allocation of resources for maximum ROI.
- Coordinated product launches successfully, meeting targeted timelines and sales goals.
- Drove continuous improvement within organization by identifying opportunities for process optimization or technological enhancements consistently.
- Directed successful execution of key projects or initiatives, ensuring deliverables were met on time and within budget.
- Leveraged data-driven insights to make informed decisions about resource allocation and strategic priorities for business unit.
- Managed cross-functional teams effectively to achieve key business objectives.
- Collaborated closely with senior executives on corporate strategy development, aligning business unit objectives with overall company vision and mission
Plant Manager
Pernod Ricard India
8 2018 - 08.2023
- Leading manufacturing of karnataka For organization and Ensure Supply to the Sales demand in full .
- Handling Motivated team of 13 Executive and 5 Department heads and total team of 400 Workmen at factory.
- Lead Organization Digital Transformation Implementing IIOT enabled Platforms for various Function Digitalization of KPI and Integrated Dashboards for unit and region.
- Created new training program with focus on staff safety, food safety and production quality to achieve reduced labor costs and tighter control points
- Develop 20 Element SOP for each process Considering All Key aspects of Quality and Efficiency along with OPL and Kaizen.
- Leading Plant Operation of 3rd Complex Unit across PAN India and Supply IMFL with 130 plus SKU and 8 States and rate Area along with Military Canteen Services.
- Driving Several initiatives for Cost Saving in Wastage and Defect Reduction and Automation of process.
- Maximized plant safety through daily Monitoring of leading Indicators by Setting Review System at All Levels.
- Leading Cost + Margin Operation Model for PAN India For leased Operation for Cost Optimization.
- Leading South Operation Inclusion and diversity Council along with HO team and Implementing action Plan.
- Coordinating with Sales and Supply Chain functions to achieve monthly production targets with minimum losses and ensuring 100% production plan compliance to Deliver in Full while maintaining Product Range availability .
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
- Review and Developing Asset Care Strategy and New KPI and related Process Indicators.
- Handling Department yearly CAPEX Making Business case & implementing requirement and achieve agreed KPI.
- Ensuring Adherence All Excise and Other Government Requirement through Aligning Stakeholder and Ensure frequent Review and Monitoring.
Senior Manager
ABInBev
06.2015 - 08.2018
- Leading Production of India biggest brewery which contribute to India 40% Volume.
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Supporting Integration team in implementing requirement of ABI to SAB plant and auditing SAB plant for compliance.
- Leading Change management Process during Transition of ABI and Implemented various strategies and Global Requirement of VPO Excellence Program at Unit level.
- Leading the management Pillar for 2 South Units and Handling Implementation and Coaching of all HOD for Excellence Program
- Leading VPO (Manufacturing Excellence) for site and driving management pillar strategy to plant team.
- Work along with APAC Global team to implement VPO Excellence program methodology and successfully completed Qualification audit with Flying Colors.
- Handling team of 13 engineers and 90 associates and 160 contract workmen in day and handled Union leaders with Strong Convincing and Communication Skills.
- Certified Global Technical manager St Louis USA AB InBev.
- Achieve Top performer award for BU India for improving productivity from 65k per day 85k cases daily.
- Benchmark packaging quality and efficiency all across India supporting plant team in implementing Global best practices
- Achieved several benchmark including qualification of VPO and highest ever volume delivery during season month all efficiencies within Budget
- Having position of compliance champion certified by legal team to ensure adherence of company legal policies and requirement, training and support.
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale in unionized environment.
- Maintained frequent interaction with senior management to measure goal achievement and determine areas of improvement.
- Conducted performance evaluations, compensations and hiring to maintain appropriate staffing requirements.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
Senior Lean Expert
Ball Corporation
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Production Manager
United Breweries Ltd HEINEKEN
04.2012 - 01.2015
- Mentored team of 5 engineers and 3 supervisors to achieve set targets by giving timely feedback and total Approx 200 Workmen including Contract labour with Union.
- Active steering committee member and part of change management process through TPM by Heineken.
- Leading AM pillar for plant leading 5S in plant, pilot projects of TPM in across PAN India Operations.
- Oversee and maintain efficient utilization and scheduling of labor across department and ensuring budgeted KPI target Achievement.
- Managing Strong Union Demands and Handled LTS process and align Union and Management amicably by Convincing and showcasing Benefits of TPM and New Initiatives.
- Assessed manufacturing processes and recommended improvements to increase productivity.
- Applied lean practices to balance workflow and eliminate unnecessary steps.
- Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Assessed manufacturing processes and recommended improvements to increase productivity
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, devising corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Asst Manager Manufacturing
PepsiCo Mumbai Plant
01.2007 - 03.2012
- Closely worked with supply chain team for production and maintenance planning and, meeting volumes target.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Faced Toughest AIB Audit for Food Safety for Plant and Successfully Score 700+ Score in Second Attempt.
- Assess current capabilities and constraints, identify improvement opportunities, developing and applying techniques extends asset utilization and ensuring continual improvement in operations standard as per PepsiCo Guidelines
- Playing significant role and taken initiative for capacity enhancement of line like hot fill line from 300 to 600 BPM, "PET line 280 to 400 BPM by de-bottle necking and implementing Improvement action Points.
- Supporting plant in annual operation planning (AOP) for Capacities, Yields, R&M budgets, CAPEX.
- Achieved various star performer awards for excellent work-in commissioning and qualification of hot - fill project and leading and implementation of process issue and enhanced plant quality score
- Got promoted to next level for doing successfully commissioning and qualifying " Nimbooz" launch.
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining scopes, timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
Production Coordinator
Parle Agro Pvt Ltd Bhopal Plant
03.2006 - 01.2007
- Lead Appy Fizz Lunch Pan India through Successfully Installation and Commissioning of Production Lines within Timelines.
- Lead SAP Implementation for PP and MM Module for unit.
- Increased Plant productivity from 50% to 90% by proper planning of Maintenance and Optimization of Process through technical training to operators and technicians.
- Leading operation and maintenance of Frooti and Appy fizz lines
- Turn around in term of output for plant increased from 2000 to 10000 cases perday
- Responsible for all production & maintenance activities and achieving key indicator goals (Mechanical efficiency) during the shift.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication
Production Officer
Hindustan coca cola beverages Pvt ltd
02.2005 - 03.2006
- Coordinated production work between shifts by completing checklists and documenting updates.
- Observed production work and made corrective actions to optimize performance.
- Met regularly with production team and managers to analyze problems and plan cost-effective and high-quality product delivery.
- Responsible for all production & maintenance activities and achieving key performance indicators
- Responsible for delivering production as per production plan
- And allocate available manpower to various work stations
- Responsible for achieving the targeted yield like Mechanical efficiency (92%) & plant efficiency (82%) Concentrate Yield (99.8%), losses and usage factors for ingredients and utilities
- Ensuring quality of all products within specifications
- Working with PRS software (Productivity Reporting System) generating daily report of rating all India basis, also working with CMMS and generating monthly report of maintenance and calculation of MTBF.
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Hindustan Electro Graphites Ltd
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Worked as a GET in manufacturing Department in the production of Graphite green electrode preparation.
- Prepared standard reports and documentation to communicate results to senior management.
Education
Ex- Prog Operation And Supply Chain Management - Operations And Supply Chain
Indian Institute of Management Calcutta.
Distance Learning 01.2007 - 2008.01
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Indira Gandhi Govt Engineering College
Sagar Madhya Pradesh 06.1999 - 2003.07
Skills
Accomplishments
- Pepsico Star Performer Award for Exceptional Work in the qualification and launch of the "Nimbooz "Line well Ahead of Time lines at Pepsico.
- Nominated for Diploma in Global Technical Manager Program from ABI University St Louis (USA).
- Compliance Champion program Award ABI for supply Function 2016At ABI.
- Top performer 2017 for BU India at ABInBev Charminar Unit Hyderabad.
- Receive Asia critical talent Award For South East Asia at PRI 2022.
- Achieve Highest Ever production of 1.26 lac cases in a day with accuracy and efficiency at ABInBev.
- Received CODI Award for Doing Exceptional Work beyond the call of Duty During Covid at PRI.
- Recieved Highest Enagagement Score in the I say Survey for the Unit and Rewarded By HR .
- Received Asia Critical talent Award at PRI .
- Successfully Qualified the Unit for VPO basic level Qualification at ABInBev Units .
Timeline
Business Unit Head
Pernod Ricard India Pvt Ltd
08.2023 - Current
Senior Manager
ABInBev
06.2015 - 08.2018
Senior Lean Expert
Ball Corporation
01.2015 - 06.2016
Production Manager
United Breweries Ltd HEINEKEN
04.2012 - 01.2015
Asst Manager Manufacturing
PepsiCo Mumbai Plant
01.2007 - 03.2012
Ex- Prog Operation And Supply Chain Management - Operations And Supply Chain
Indian Institute of Management Calcutta.
01.2007 - 2008.01
Production Coordinator
Parle Agro Pvt Ltd Bhopal Plant
03.2006 - 01.2007
Production Officer
Hindustan coca cola beverages Pvt ltd
02.2005 - 03.2006
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Hindustan Electro Graphites Ltd
01.2004 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Indira Gandhi Govt Engineering College
06.1999 - 2003.07
Plant Manager
Pernod Ricard India
8 2018 - 08.2023
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