Horendra Kumar

Experience

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  Brindavan Bevarages Pvt. Ltd.(a franchise of Coca Cola)

  Jun 2010 - Nov 2011

  Production Executive

  𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 –❖ Production Management and Operations: Managed end-to-end production operations independently during shifts, ensuring production targets were consistently met. Monitored and implemented quality and safety standards such as ISO, HACCP, 5S, and GMP/ GHK guidelines, while ensuring worker safety through modules like FPR for confined spaces and work at heights.❖ Maintenance and Process Optimization: Conducted preventive and breakdown maintenance for production line equipment, including Fillers, Casers, Bottle Washers (TULA & DYNATRON), and Printers (Domino). Prepared downtime reports and analyzed performance to implement improvement plans for operational excellence. Show less

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  Wave Distillery & Breweries Ltd. (A tie up Unit of United Breweries Ltd.)

  Nov 2011 - Oct 2016

  Production Executive

  𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 – ❖ Production and Quality Management: Achieved targeted production volumes and productivity on CAN and RGB lines while maintaining strict adherence to quality parameters. Conducted RCA and implemented corrective actions for any deviations in quality specifications.❖ Maintenance and Resource Optimization: Led preventive and breakdown maintenance of production line equipment, including Fillers, Depalletizers, Pasteurizers, and Conveyors (KHS machines), and Printers (Domino Printech). Managed manpower of approximately 70, including line engineers, operators, and contractors, ensuring optimal workforce efficiency.❖ Hygiene, Safety, and Continuous Improvement: Enforced hygiene and safety protocols, maintaining 5S standards to ensure a safe and clean workplace. Supported initiatives for cost reduction and waste minimization through CIL practices. Show less

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  Celebrity Breweries Pvt. Ltd. (A tie up Unit of AbInbev)

  Oct 2016 - Jul 2017

  Senior Production Engineer

  𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 – ❖ Erection and Commissioning of Packaging Machines: Successfully oversaw the erection and commissioning of all packaging machinery, including Bottle Washer (KHS), Filler (KHS), Pasteurizer (Leal), Labeler (KHS), Case Packer (KHS), Conveyor (Transline), and Printer (Domino), ensuring seamless integration and operational efficiency.❖ Supported Erection of Auxiliary Equipment: Provided support in the installation and commissioning of essential auxiliary equipment, including WTP (Thermax), Boiler (Thermax), Air Compressors (CP), and Refrigeration Plant (Kirloskar), contributing to the overall functionality of the production facility.❖ Optimized Resource Utilization: Implemented strategies to ensure the optimum utilization of resources, minimizing waste and maximizing the efficiency of equipment and materials in the packaging process.❖ Maintained Packaging Quality Standards: Ensured the desired packaging volume of beer was met while adhering to strict quality parameters, maintaining product consistency and meeting all specification standards.❖ Managed Spare Parts and Material Stock Levels: Maintained minimal stock levels for spares and other materials, ensuring timely availability without overstocking, which optimized inventory management and cost control. Show less

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  Allied Blenders & Distillers Pvt. Ltd.

  Jul 2017 - May 2022

  Production Executive

  𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 –❖ Achieved Production Volume Targets: Met production volume targets consistently by maintaining all quality parameters within specification, ensuring efficient & high-quality production.❖ Prepared and Analyzed OEE and Downtime Reports: Generated and analyzed Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and downtime reports to identify areas for improvement & implemented corrective actions for better machine efficiency.❖ Managed Production Entries in SAP: Ensured accurate production entries in SAP, tracking production data & facilitating smooth operations across various departments.❖ Implemented Preventive Maintenance Activities: Coordinated and recorded preventive maintenance activities for all equipment, reducing downtime & enhancing machine reliability.❖ Tracked and Analyzed RMPM Losses: Prepared and monitored RMPM (Raw Material, Packaging Material) losses reports, taking corrective actions to keep losses within acceptable limits and improve cost efficiency.❖ Managed Casual Labour and Union Relations: Led a team of around 250 casual laborers, handling union-related issues and optimizing labor utilization to meet production targets while ensuring a productive work environment.❖ Coordinated with Cross-Functional Teams: Worked closely with other departments, including packaging and maintenance, to ensure smooth & efficient production processes.❖ Oversaw Spare Parts Management: Managed spare parts inventory, ensuring the timely availability of critical components and minimizing production delays caused by equipment failures.❖ Maintained Hygiene and Safety Standards: Enforced strict hygiene and safety standards in the production area, reducing workplace hazards and ensuring a safe working environment.❖ Led Improvement and Cost-Reduction Initiatives: Spearheaded continuous improvement efforts, including TRACC activities, to reduce costs, optimize utility consumption, improve line efficiencies, and enhance overall production performance. Show less

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  Unilever

  May 2019 - now

  𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 –❖ Managing Equipment Reliability and Maintenance: Leading the CBM and TBM of critical process and packing equipment, including mixers, sieves, multi-screw conveyors, cyclone blowers, hammer mills, plodders, VFFS, HFFS machines, CPUs, and various modular and belt conveyors to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.❖ Leading a Skilled Team: Managing a diverse team of 120 contractors, 15 company-owned fitters, and 2 executives, overseeing daily operations and driving team performance to ensure high standards of maintenance and efficiency.❖ Executing Key Projects and Innovations: Successfully completing major engineering projects, including the plodder replacement for NMB, installation of 6 VFFS machines, and 3 HFFS machines, contributing to process improvements and capacity expansion.❖ Driving Cost Savings and Asset Optimization: Leading multiple savings initiatives, such as idle asset utilization, localization of spares for inventory cost reduction, and implementing manpower reduction strategies through Kaizen to optimize engineering and operational costs.❖ Implementing Safety and Performance Enhancements: Fostering a culture of safe work practices within the engineering team, executing RR cost reduction plans, and improving OEE by 10% on NMB and RIN BAR through effective maintenance strategies. Implementing UMS steps 0, 1, and 2 to enhance process management and continuous improvement.❖ Managing Production Operations: Overseeing the smooth operation of production lines, ensuring adherence to production schedules, and maintaining consistent product quality while minimizing downtime and ensuring efficient resource utilization.❖ Ensuring Compliance with Safety and Quality Standards: Implementing and monitoring safety protocols and quality standards (such as GMP, HACCP) to ensure a safe work environment and compliance with regulatory requirements, while reducing the risk of workplace accidents and product defects. Show less 𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 –❖ Optimizing Production Efficiency: Identifying and resolving production bottlenecks, improving throughput, and ensuring the timely delivery of products by optimizing machine performance, and implementing best practices for efficient production flow.❖ Leading Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Driving continuous improvement through process optimization techniques, including Kaizen and root cause analysis, which resulted in improved production efficiency and reduced waste across production lines.❖ Coordinating Cross-functional Teams and Resources: Collaborating closely with engineering, maintenance, and supply chain teams to ensure smooth operations, timely maintenance of machines, and the efficient management of raw materials and finished goods inventory. Show less

  • Senior Engineering Executive

    Oct 2022 - now

  • Production Executive

    May 2019 - Sept 2022