Sipak Kumar Hotta
Rudrapur
Summary
Process Engineer with experience in extrusion manufacturing, process optimisation, line commissioning, and continuous improvement within FMCG manufacturing operations at Perfetti Van Melle India Pvt Ltd. Demonstrated expertise in process validation, productivity enhancement, scrap reduction, OEE improvement, and root cause analysis. Proven ability to optimise manufacturing throughput, lead cross-functional execution, and deliver data-driven process engineering solutions supporting operational efficiency and business growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Executive - Process & Product Development
Perfetti Van Melle India Pvt Ltd
03.2025 - 05.2026
- Commissioned and validated an extrusion line at 75% rated capacity for 6 product variants.
- Enhanced extrusion output by 25% from 18 MT/day to 22.56 MT/day for Bites and by 44% from 18 MT/day to 25.72 MT/day for Tubes Mini.
- Reduced production scrap from 25% to 4.5% in 4 months through targeted process optimisation.
- Coordinated with production, maintenance, quality, and procurement teams to ensure successful commissioning and process stabilisation within project timelines.
- Led P&ID layout planning and equipment specification mapping for an extrusion line commissioning with a 1-ton/hr rated capacity extruder.
- Validated export variant Tubs
Project with a monthly demand of 30 MT. - Achieved 100 MT sales volume within 3 months of 1st commercial launch in export market for Bites & Tubes Mini.
- Generated market value of 900 million (INR) within 6 months of line stabilisation by producing 2000 MT of FG for Mono Belts (domestic).
Senior Executive - Process & Product Development
Perfetti Van Melle India Pvt Ltd
07.2023 - 02.2025
- Implemented DMAIC-based process improvement initiatives to reduce manufacturing defects, improve process stability, and enhance operational efficiency.
- Improved extrusion line capacity from 22 MT/day to 22.8 MT/day for Belts and from 20.6 MT/day to 25.7 MT/day for Tubes.
- Delivered INR 2 Million annual savings through product weight optimisation initiative for Belts India.
- Developed 7 new products aligned with domestic and export market requirements, enhancing market competitiveness.
- Executed product transition from EJ Line 1 to EJ Line 2 for Multipack Belts, ensuring seamless operational continuity.
- Redesigned die-set structure to resolve critical rope criss-crossing issue for Belts India, ensuring multi-million-dollar business continuity.
- Facilitated technological audit programme for extrusion line conducted by GRDQ Italy.
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Perfetti Van Melle India Pvt Ltd
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Quality - Reduced empty defects from pillow pack machines by 30% in 4 production lines following the lean Six Sigma approach.
- Improved OEE of Juzt Jelly line by 1.85% and Lollipop line by 0.78%.
- Reduced scrap on extruded jelly line by 1%, optimising manpower and saving 1.2 million INR annually.
- Designed space planning template for budgeted RM/PM volume storage in warehouse for 2023.
Education
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
National Institute of Technology
Raurkela01-2022
Skills
- Process Engineering
- Process Optimisation
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean Six Sigma
- OEE Improvement
- Root Cause Analysis
- KPI Management
- Productivity Enhancement
- Manufacturing Operations
- Production Scale-Up
- Process Validation
- CAPEX & Line Commissioning
- Cross-Functional Project Management
- Minitab
- MS Office
Accomplishments
- Invited to GRD Headquarters in Italy for recognition of contributions to the Extrusion community.
- Best GET performer across 3 PVMI factories in India.
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Upper Intermediate
B2
Odia
Proficient
C2
Tamil
Beginner
A1
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Data Analytics(Minitab)
- Operational Excellence foundations
- Quality Management Foundations
Hobbies
- Travelling
- Exploring Heritage Sites
- Reading books
- Playing Badminton
Timeline
Senior Executive - Process & Product Development
Perfetti Van Melle India Pvt Ltd
03.2025 - 05.2026
Senior Executive - Process & Product Development
Perfetti Van Melle India Pvt Ltd
07.2023 - 02.2025
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Perfetti Van Melle India Pvt Ltd
06.2022 - 06.2023
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
National Institute of Technology