Prakash Kachare
Aurangabad
Summary
11+ experience in FMCG (F&B, ice cream and topping & whipping) as Production Executive. 1 year and 4 months of experience in Powder coating (Automobile) In Production. Experience of Bottling line (PET) Hot Fill as well as CSD, Glass Bottles Line (RGB), Cup Filling, Pouch packing machine, Can Filling CSD Line. Involvement in Total Productive Maintenance. Knowledge of Process improvement and OEE improvement and Food Safety: GMP, GHP, HACCP, FSSAI. Knowledge of Safety: LOTO, QRP, Safety Map, HIRA and BOS. Knowledge Of tools like: PM, MTTR, MTBF, BDM, CAPA, Online Maintenance and Mechanical Maintenance. Responsible to Maintain 5s, CIL, Center lining of machines. Knowledge of SAP. Experience of Daily presenting structure to LE team: DMS, DLM, WLM Boards. Promote key operational excellence and production of high-quality products. Liaise with different teams across the plant to ensure objectives are met. Drive continuous improvement regarding line efficiency by periodically reviewing performance results of production lines and taking corrective actions as necessary. Ensure health and safety guidelines are followed. Review performance & implement coaching as required.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Executive (Production)
Lotte India Corporation Ltd.
Pune
06.2025 - Current
- Led production planning and implemented continuous improvement strategies to enhance operational efficiency.
- Allocated labor and machinery resources effectively while supervising performance to meet production targets.
- Prepared and released timely production plans to manufacturing facilities, supporting procurement in material planning.
- Expedited production for priority SKUs based on sales demand, ensuring timely availability of finished goods.
- Collaborated with supply chain team to align monthly requirements and confirm schedules for finished goods, enhancing supply chain efficiency.
- Consolidated daily production plans from multiple facilities and conducted gap analyses on production rates, identifying areas for improvement.
- Identified opportunities for liquidation of non-moving materials, creating new product-related material codes to streamline inventory management.
- Performed monthly audits, monitored non-conformities, and oversaw quality indices and sensory analysis.
Executive (Production)
Graviss Foods Pvt Ltd
Shirval
12.2022 - 06.2025
- Facilitated total productive manufacturing (TPM) implementation, resulting in improved operational efficiency.
- Executed changeover reduction project, achieving significant cost and water savings.
- Initiated waste mapping on new line, leading to optimized yield and productivity.
- Led 5S and 6S initiatives to maintain plant hygiene and GMP standards.
- Prepared Kaizen/OPL documentation to support extrusion line enhancements.
- Developed CIL checklist for extrusion cup/cone line compliance.
- Acted as area owner for audit readiness, ensuring compliance with standards.
- Provided training on 6W2H and RCA methodologies to operators.
Executive (Production)
Varun Beverages Ltd
Paithan
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Owned production team output, ensuring deadlines, quality, and business impact alignment.\nCultivated productivity culture by supporting and amplifying team efforts to achieve goals.\nRecruited and mentored team members from project conception through release phases.\nIdentified major workflow gaps, addressing foundational operational challenges efficiently.\nAnticipated challenges, directing leads to proactively resolve issues.\nConducted risk assessments to prevent operational failures, ensuring smooth execution.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance product development strategies and market penetration.
- Coordinated supply chain management, ensuring timely delivery of products to clients.
- Developed and implemented operational policies to streamline food distribution processes.
Executive (Production)
Richs Products and Solutions Pvt Ltd
Pune
08.2019 - 04.2022
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives that increased operational efficiency across production.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and streamline processes, resulting in improved customer satisfaction.
- Managed supply chain logistics, ensuring timely delivery of products and alignment with production schedules.
- Ensure all production activities meet safety regulations, compliance standards, and quality benchmarks. Define and execute the vision, strategy, and roadmap for products, aligning with market trends and business goals. Gather and analyze requirements from stakeholders, including customers, sales teams, and SOC operators, to address critical needs.
- Develop detailed Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) and wireframes to guide development teams. Conduct market research and competitive analysis to understand industry trends and position products effectively. Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success, including detection rates and user satisfaction.
Officer (Production)
Pushpam Foods and Beverages Pvt. Ltd
Pune
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Maintain a safe production environment. Coordinate with key internal and external production stakeholders. Lead the end-to-end production process, including concept development, execution, and post-production. Lead and mentor a cross-functional production team, including event managers, content creators, technical specialists, and contractors.
- Managed and evaluated entire production process, contributing to production planning and budgeting. Analyzed and monitored quality assessments to ensure customer satisfaction. Managed product backlogs, prioritized features, and oversaw timely delivery of product releases. Optimized production workflows to enhance efficiency and drive innovation.
- Fostered collaborative environment, ensuring clear communication and alignment across teams. Oversaw production budgets for financial efficiency and cost control. Negotiated with vendors and service providers to secure optimal resources. Aligned production activities with overall company goals through cross-functional collaboration.
Officer (Production)
Ghodawat Consumer Products LLP
Kolhapur
10.2017 - 07.2018
- Executed quality control best practices, ensuring compliance with company standards and maintaining product integrity.
- Managed inspection processes to verify merchandise conformance, supporting product quality across all lines.
- Analyzed production pipeline to issue orders for factory production lines efficiently.
- Identified cost reduction opportunities by collaborating with product development and category management to enhance profitability.
- Supported design team in developing sample lines and promptly addressing quality issues.
- Scouted and selected vendors based on performance history and quality standards.
- Onboarded new suppliers by inducting them into company SOPs effectively.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to manage supplier relationships and logistics.
Officer (Production)
PepsiCo India Holdings Pvt LTD
Aurangabad
04.2015 - 10.2017
- Ensured daily, weekly, and monthly production met quality and volume standards.
- Supported production operations outside business hours as first point of contact on on-call roster, ensuring timely response to issues.
- Issued necessary permits for safe execution of daily maintenance plans, including shutdowns.
- Resolved key challenges faced by production team by communicating effective strategies, facilitating smoother operations.
- Identified opportunities for executive support, enhancing production efficiency through targeted recommendations.
- Collaborated with functional leads to define and execute strategic roadmaps across teams.
- Designed and managed implementation of roadmap while monitoring production objectives.
GTE (Production)
Rohit Exhaust System Pvt LTD
Aurangabad
10.2013 - 02.2015
- Executed design and production to meet client specifications, enhancing satisfaction and project alignment.
- Managed quality control for external resources, ensuring manpower and event-specific collaterals met high standards.
- Monitored large-scale projects to ensure adherence to timelines and budgets.
- Proactively identified and resolved potential issues during project execution.
- Managed end-to-end vendor engagements and maintenance of vendor inventory awareness.
- Engaged with critical clients to clarify needs and create customized project plans, fostering stronger client relationships.
- Collaborated effectively with internal departments to facilitate successful event execution.
Education
B.E. - Mechanical
Terna College Of Engineering
Osmanabad08-2013
Skills
- Production scheduling
- Quality assurance
- Improvement strategies
- Lean principles
- Efficiency techniques
- Preventive maintenance
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Technical troubleshooting
- SAP and Excel proficiency
- Microsoft Office suite
- Problem solving skills
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
Certification
- AutoCAD, IGTR Aurangabad, 08/01/12
- FSSC 22K - 5.1, 01/01/23
- Advanced Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, 08/01/23
Accomplishments
- Got Officer of the month award in PepsiCo at Aurangabad Plant.
- Got man of the month award 3 times Continuously for produce highest production in RICHS Organization.
- Got silver medal in PepsiCo to lead perfect maintenance activities in Annual Maintenance.
- Appreciated by Plant Manager about to made best Kaizens.
- Appreciated by VP - RICHS organization as lead Yield improvement project & Achieve the Yield 99+ for continuously 8 Months.
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Marathi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Sr. Executive (Production)
Lotte India Corporation Ltd.
06.2025 - Current
Executive (Production)
Graviss Foods Pvt Ltd
12.2022 - 06.2025
Executive (Production)
Varun Beverages Ltd
04.2022 - 12.2022
Executive (Production)
Richs Products and Solutions Pvt Ltd
08.2019 - 04.2022
Officer (Production)
Pushpam Foods and Beverages Pvt. Ltd
08.2018 - 08.2019
Officer (Production)
Ghodawat Consumer Products LLP
10.2017 - 07.2018
Officer (Production)
PepsiCo India Holdings Pvt LTD
04.2015 - 10.2017
GTE (Production)
Rohit Exhaust System Pvt LTD
10.2013 - 02.2015
B.E. - Mechanical
Terna College Of Engineering