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DIPON MUKHERJEE

DIPON MUKHERJEE

Thane West

Summary

Seasoned executive with 28+ years of cross-functional leadership spanning F&B manufacturing, hospitality operations, and corporate administration. Expertise in greenfield projects, operational turnarounds, and scaling businesses with P&L accountability up to ₹250 Cr.

Experienced with operational management and strategic planning to enhance business performance. Utilizes team leadership and resource optimization to drive success. Track record of implementing effective processes and fostering collaborative work environments.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education

Work History

MD & COO

ZEALO FOODS
01.2024 - Current
  • Oversee complete manufacturing operations with 300+ workforce
  • Implemented SAP-integrated inventory system reducing wastage by 22%
  • Scaled production capacity by 35% through line automation

GM - West

BLISS CHOCOLATES (SMOOR)
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Managed 4 manufacturing units producing 15MT chocolates monthly
  • Achieved 90% HORECA growth through operational streamlining

Manager - Admin

GODREJ INDUSTRIES
01.2013 - 01.2022
  • Led 1.2 million sq.ft corporate facility (Godrej One)
  • Pioneered robotic cleaning saving ₹1.8Cr annually

Operations Head

LEMON TREE HOTELS
01.2006 - 01.2013
  • Commissioned 9 hotel properties including F&B setups
  • Trained 500+ staff across new locations

Sous Chef

PARK HYATT GOA
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Launched premium outlets (Market Grill, Da Luigi)
  • Standardized SOPs for Hyatt's Indian operations

Chef de Partie

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES
01.1999 - 01.2002
  • Managed galley operations for 2000+ passengers
  • Executed high-profile events for VIP guests

Taj SHRM (Lilavati Hospital Project)
01.1997 - 01.1998

Ruia Hospitality Services
01.1996 - 01.1997

Education

Executive PGDBM -

Symbiosis

Hotel Management Diploma - undefined

Skills

  • Factory Operations & Manufacturing Excellence

  • Hospitality & Facilities Management

  • P&L Stewardship & Cost Optimization

  • Compliance & Quality Systems (ISO/FSSAI)

  • Strategic Business Development

Key Milestones

  • Scaled Smoor's manufacturing output by 58% in 18 months
  • Commissioned Yennapoya Hospital kitchen (Mangalore)
  • Led Carnival Cruise's maiden voyage catering for 2000+ guests
  • Certified FSSAI Master Trainer for food safety

Technical Mastery

  • SAP MM
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Menu Engineering
  • Capex Planning

Passport

A-5082557

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 07/24/74
  • Marital Status: Married

Professional Journey

  • Zealo Foods, MD & COO, 01/01/24, Present, Oversee complete manufacturing operations with 300+ workforce, Implemented SAP-integrated inventory system reducing wastage by 22%, Scaled production capacity by 35% through line automation
  • Bliss Chocolates (Smoor), GM - West, 01/01/22, 12/31/23, Managed 4 manufacturing units producing 15MT chocolates monthly, Achieved 90% HORECA growth through operational streamlining
  • Godrej Industries, Manager - Admin, 01/01/13, 12/31/22, Led 1.2 million sq.ft corporate facility (Godrej One), Pioneered robotic cleaning saving ₹1.8Cr annually
  • Lemon Tree Hotels, Operations Head, 01/01/06, 12/31/12, Commissioned 9 hotel properties including F&B setups, Trained 500+ staff across new locations
  • Park Hyatt Goa, Sous Chef, 01/01/05, 12/31/06, Launched premium outlets (Market Grill, Da Luigi), Standardized SOPs for Hyatt's Indian operations
  • Carnival Cruise Lines, Chef de Partie, 01/01/99, 12/31/02, Managed galley operations for 2000+ passengers, Executed high-profile events for VIP guests
  • Taj SHRM (Lilavati Hospital Project), 01/01/97, 12/31/98
  • Ruia Hospitality Services, 01/01/96, 12/31/96

Timeline

MD & COO

ZEALO FOODS
01.2024 - Current

GM - West

BLISS CHOCOLATES (SMOOR)
01.2022 - 01.2024

Manager - Admin

GODREJ INDUSTRIES
01.2013 - 01.2022

Operations Head

LEMON TREE HOTELS
01.2006 - 01.2013

Sous Chef

PARK HYATT GOA
01.2005 - 01.2006

Chef de Partie

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES
01.1999 - 01.2002

Taj SHRM (Lilavati Hospital Project)
01.1997 - 01.1998

Ruia Hospitality Services
01.1996 - 01.1997

Hotel Management Diploma - undefined

Executive PGDBM -

Symbiosis
DIPON MUKHERJEE