Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Software
Reference
Timeline
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Praveen Kumar Y

Praveen Kumar Y

B.Tech Food Technologist
Namagiripet PO

Summary

Proven leader in operations management and cross-functional team coordination, significantly enhanced production efficiency and quality at Hatsun Agro Products. Leveraging analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, Implemented innovative process improvements, achieving notable cost savings in chocolate division to surpass its targets.Commitment to food safety and fostering team leadership has consistently driven organizational success.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Associate General Manager(Chocolate Division)

Hatsun Agro Products- Ibaco
04.2018 - 12.2024
  • Developed and implemented new operational procedures, streamlining daily tasks and improving overall efficiency.
  • Collaborated with other department managers on cross-functional projects, fostering a cooperative atmosphere that drove overall organizational success.
  • Enforced quality assurance protocols to deliver ideal customer experiences.
  • Oversaw inventory management processes to maintain proper stock levels and minimize spoilage or waste.
  • Maintained well-controlled business inventory with minimal losses by enforcing solid monitoring and management structures.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures without compromising on quality, boosting bottom line.
  • Resolved customer complaints with professionalism, restoring trust and loyalty.
  • Facilitated team meetings to discuss targets and strategies, fostering collaborative work environment.
  • Conducted regular competitor analysis to stay ahead in market trends and offerings.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed efficiently and to high standard.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.

Manufacturing Executive

ITC Food(Confectionery Division Candy Man)
12.2011 - 04.2018
  • Improved production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing principles and optimizing workflow processes.
  • Reviewed production data regularly, identifying trends or discrepancies that could affect product quality or availability targets.
  • Increased product quality by developing and enforcing strict quality control measures and protocols.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to design innovative solutions for manufacturing challenges, enhancing overall productivity rates.
  • Introduced automation technologies where appropriate to reduce human error and boost overall production efficiency.
  • Implemented cost-saving initiatives by identifying areas of waste reduction and process improvements.
  • Analyzed production data and prepared reports for senior management.
  • Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.
  • Utilized data analysis tools to identify and resolve production issues.

Technical Officer - Production

Hatsun Agro Products
03.2009 - 12.2011
  • Successfully managed production activities so all orders were shipped on time.
  • Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to meet aggressive production schedules.
  • Created and updated department work instructions and reports on a regular basis.
  • Managed product quality to guarantee compliance with quality policies, procedures and systems.
  • Clean Working Environment
  • Production Schedules
  • Work Procedures
  • Monitoring & correcting the production entries in throughout SAP PP module.
  • Master creation in SAP for the PP Module.
  • Facilitate the HO team for month end activities.

Shift Incharge - Milk Plant

ABT Dairy
09.2008 - 03.2009
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.

Education

B.Tech - Food Processing

SRM University
Chennai, India
06.2004 - 05.2008

Skills

    Operations management

    Cross-functional team coordination

    Quality controls

    Process improvements

    Food safety and sanitation

    Team leadership strength

    Problem-solving

    Multitasking

    Decision-making

    Self motivation

    Analytical thinking

Accomplishments

  • Successfully introduced new chocolate division under the Premium brand Ibaco- Havia Chocolate & Hanobar chocolate.
  • @Hatsun Successfully Commissioning of new automated chocolate plant with capacity of 4 Tonnes per day.
  • @Hatsun Through effective process control and initiatives brought down the wastage level from initial 30% to 5%.
  • @ ITC Successfully reduced plant rework generation from 2.2% to 0.7% against category average of 2.5%.
  • @ITC Successfully reduced monthly absolute wastage from 2.1% to 1.5% against category average of 2.6%.
  • @ITC achieved zero market complaint in my leadership for last 3 years.
  • @Hatsun Successfully implemented SAP in PP module as production super user.

Software

SAP PP Module

MS office

Reference

Dr S.Senthil Kumar (SGM-Operation).

Hatsun Agro product.

Contact No:+91 90030 6995.

Timeline

Associate General Manager(Chocolate Division)

Hatsun Agro Products- Ibaco
04.2018 - 12.2024

Manufacturing Executive

ITC Food(Confectionery Division Candy Man)
12.2011 - 04.2018

Technical Officer - Production

Hatsun Agro Products
03.2009 - 12.2011

Shift Incharge - Milk Plant

ABT Dairy
09.2008 - 03.2009

B.Tech - Food Processing

SRM University
06.2004 - 05.2008
Praveen Kumar YB.Tech Food Technologist