Vivek Kumar
Senior Consultant
Mohali
Summary
seeking senior-level positions as project leader in plant operations across distillery, food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and FMCG industries.
Overview
4
4
Certifications
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant
Chandigarh Distillers and Bottlers Limited
09.2022 - Current
- Managed functions across departments such as legal compliances for MoEF&CC, pollution control, state excise, PWRDA, environment, maintenance, civil, and safety.
- Oversaw business interests in manufacturing ethanol and ENA, with capacity of 490 KLD and bottling of 6 lac cases/month, contributing to a turnover of 2000 crore.
- Developed and implemented process improvement strategies, reducing downtime significantly.
- Mentored junior consultants, fostering skill development and knowledge transfer within the team.
GM Operations and projects
Apis India Limited
07.2017 - 08.2022
- Led honey processing unit operations with capacity of 4000 MT/annum, exporting 70% to US, Middle East, and African countries; established honey processing plant in Dubai with capacity of 2500 MT/annum.
- Managed honey processing and export of branded and unbranded products to Indian market under brand name 'Apis' Honey; diversified operations to include packing of dates, soya chunks, imported chocolates, and humus, contributing to turnover of 200 Crore.
- Directed operational strategies to enhance productivity and efficiency across all departments.
- Oversaw budget management and resource allocation to optimize financial performance.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
GM Projects
Wonder Products, Kalaamb H.P.
04.2012 - 06.2017
- Setting up a new project for Cosmetics and Pharma products in Roorkee near Haridwar manufacturing Creams, Lotions, Shampoos, Powders, oils, serums, Toothpaste and a range of other products and controlling its operations.
- Business Interests: Second largest producer of cosmetics and pharma products as a group as a third party unit manufacturing for L’Oreal, Godrej, Modicare, Colgate, Cipla and several other companies. Turn Over: 100 Crore.
- Directed operational strategies to enhance production efficiency and reduce costs.
- Led cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve product quality.
- Implemented performance metrics to monitor team productivity and operational success.
Consultant
Self employed
03.2009 - 03.2012
- Consulted on project development, completing setup of Chewing Tobacco units in Noida (UP) and Cuttak (Odisha), Supari & Katha processing unit in Rai (Haryana), and Silver Foil unit in Patparganj (Delhi).
- Led strategic initiatives to optimize production efficiency and reduce operational costs.
- Developed comprehensive training programs to enhance staff performance and adherence to safety standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements in bottling operations.
General Manager (Production)
Gopal Corporation Ltd/ Flakes & Flavourz/ Gopal Magic Moments
06.2006 - 02.2009
- Oversaw unit operations at Baddi and Delhi as SBU Head for manufacturing chewing tobacco, pan chatni, and silver foil, supervising all departmental functions including production, quality assurance, maintenance, HR, excise & accounts, stores, logistics, security, and administration, ensuring operational efficiency for a turnover exceeding Rs.150 Crores per annum with a workforce of over 300. Assisted agarbatti and perfumery units in system implementation for smooth operations.
- Managed business interests in chewing tobacco (Gopal), pan chatni (Dilkhush), agarbatti (Joie), silver foil, and perfumery.
- Directed operational strategies to enhance productivity across multiple departments.
- Implemented cost-control measures, optimizing budget allocations for maximum efficiency.
- Led cross-functional teams in developing innovative product lines to increase market share.
Unit Head
Dharampal Satyapal Ltd.
01.2001 - 06.2006
- Oversaw manufacturing operations across four factories producing flavoured chewing tobacco, panmasala, gutkha, and pineapple juice.
- Business Interests: Chewing Tobacco (Tulsi), Panmasala (Rajni Gandha), Gutkha (Tulsi No 1)
- Directed daily operations to optimize production efficiency and workflow consistency.
- Mentored team members, enhancing skills and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Implemented strategic initiatives to streamline processes and reduce operational costs.
Factory Manager
East Coast Detergents Pvt. Ltd.
05.1994 - 12.2000
- Led production of detergents for cakes and powders for M/s Shaw Wallace & Co. Ltd. and M/s Hankel Spic India Ltd. as a franchisee unit with an annual turnover of Rs. 30 crores. Directed all departmental functions including production, quality assurance, maintenance, HR, excise and accounts, stores, logistics, security, and administration.
- Focused on detergent cakes and powders (Chek).
- Streamlined production workflows to enhance operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure compliance with industry standards and product specifications.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices for equipment operation and safety protocols.
Zonal Production Co-ordinator (West)
Shaw Wallace & Co. Ltd.
07.1984 - 05.1994
- Managed techno-commercial operations of third-party units in western India. Planned production and oversaw timely sourcing of materials within set cost and quality standards.
- Managed production teams across multiple roles in various operational capacities.
- Executed production planning and delivery of materials within cost and quality parameters while overseeing quality and maintenance functions of the unit.
- Executed production plan, managed floor operations, controlled wastage, and ensured adherence to quality standards.
Education
B Tech. - Chemical Tech
HBTI
Kanur01-1984
B.Sc. - PCM
Meerut Univ.
Meerut01-1981
Intermediate - undefined
UP Board
Allahabad01-1979
High School - undefined
UP Board
Allahabad01-1977
Skills
Strategic Planning/ Cost Reductions
Formulating long term/short term strategic plans to enhance operations
Spearheading Value Analysis/ Value Engineering & other continuous improvement initiatives in processes
Conceptualizing and implementing strict measures in operating procedures and equipment centrelines to optimize resource/capacity utilization
Evaluating capital expenditure proposals to secure the best interest of the plant and increase productivity
Production/Process Planning
Overseeing production related tasks including planning, control and trouble shooting
Setting up production targets and achieve the same within time and cost parameters
Optimising man & machine utilisation to achieve pre set production targets
Developing new process concepts for production optimization, yield improvement and develop guidelines for the sequencing of manufacturing activities on the shop floor (SOP)
Managing relations with: Suppliers for managing quality/ quality of incoming material Government authorities for obtaining licences and approvals
Maintenance/Operations
Planning/effecting preventive maintenance schedules of various machineries to increase machine up time and equipment reliability
Proactively identifying areas of obstruction/breakdowns and take steps to rectify the equipments through application of trouble shooting tools
Executing cost saving and energy saving techniques/measures and modifications to achieve substantial reduction in O&M Expenditures and work within the budget
Quality Assurance/ Six Sigma
Ensuring compliance of various quality measures
Implementing ISO 9001 standards and maintaining the relevant documents
Establishing quality standards, implementing stringent quality control systems to enhance quality of products and reducing rejection level through continuous up gradation of ISO, Six Sigma System and through 5S – 3M concepts
Imparting continuous on job training to the workforce for enhancing their productivity & operational efficiencies through knowledge enhancement / skill building
Product Development
Co-ordinating the entire product development including requirement analysis, finalizing specifications, designing, prototype development and testing activities
Setting up the manufacturing facilities/assembly lines for production along with setting up the testing facilities and procedures
Providing sound technical inputs & engineering support to the team from conception to completion stage of the product
Certification
Implemented ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 & 22716
Timeline
Consultant
Chandigarh Distillers and Bottlers Limited
09.2022 - Current
GM Operations and projects
Apis India Limited
07.2017 - 08.2022
GM Projects
Wonder Products, Kalaamb H.P.
04.2012 - 06.2017
Consultant
Self employed
03.2009 - 03.2012
General Manager (Production)
Gopal Corporation Ltd/ Flakes & Flavourz/ Gopal Magic Moments
06.2006 - 02.2009
Unit Head
Dharampal Satyapal Ltd.
01.2001 - 06.2006
Factory Manager
East Coast Detergents Pvt. Ltd.
05.1994 - 12.2000
Zonal Production Co-ordinator (West)
Shaw Wallace & Co. Ltd.
07.1984 - 05.1994
High School - undefined
UP Board
Intermediate - undefined
UP Board
B.Sc. - PCM
Meerut Univ.
B Tech. - Chemical Tech
HBTI