Hemal Shah

Experience

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  Amul Dairy

  Dec 2004 - Aug 2005

  Trainee Officer

  Timely execution of production activities in shift operation.

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  Nestlé India

  Jun 2007 - Jul 2012

  Assistant Manager, Production

  Growth Path:2007 – 2009 – Production Officer2009 – 2011 – Production Executive2011 – 2012 – Assistant Manager – ProductionSection lead for Infant Cereals Manufacturing Operations from Jan’11 - July’12Highlights:1. Managed vertical start-up of 2 brownfield projects - a new dry mix & a new wet mix plant 2. Worked on SMED project on “Reduction in Allergen Cleaning Time by 25%, from 32 hr to 24 hr” 3. Initiated & validated LDE line auto CIP operation – major project for reducing cycle time4. Acted as acoach for Mini Business Units (MBU) for Infant Nutrition department5. Directed projects to improve the product quality and line efficiency6. Steered Nestle Continuous Excellence (NCE) initiative in the department7. Liaised with RCA for production related consumer complaints and preventive action implementation8. Engaged in HACCP & QMS co-ordination9. Lead team of technicians, team leaders & officers for result-oriented performance Show less

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  Abbott Healthcare

  Aug 2012 - Jun 2017

  1. Leader for HACCP, Food Safety and Quality system compliance in manufacturing.2. Implement Abbott Quality System requirements in manufacturing.3. Drive programs to increase awareness for quality & food safety with high level of focus on plant sanitation, personal hygiene and environment monitoring. 4. Develop program for effective Pest Management & Environment Monitoring. 5. Validation of various cleaning processes in manufacturing.6. Lead Change Control Management for manufacturing department.7. Coordinate RCA investigation & CAPA implementations for audit non-conformations (NC) and Food Safety signals. Show less 1. Responsible for commissioning of blending and packing operations during project phase.2. Process URS & PD finalization. IQ, OQ & validation of equipment & process.3. SAP blue print design. SAP module testing, training & implementation.4. Responsible for achieving production & budgetary KPIs of the department.5. Capacity & OEE planning for process & packing functions.6. Recruitment of staff and technicians. Responsible for complete technical training of team.7. Lead & direct projects to improve Safety, Quality and Efficiency in production operations.8. Maintain highest standard of safety, quality & compliance in department in accordance with Abbott policies & procedure Show less

  • Manager - Manufacturing Compliance & POP

    Jul 2015 - Jun 2017

  • Production Manager

    Aug 2012 - Jun 2015
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  Abbott Ireland

  Jul 2017 - Jun 2018

  Project Engineer

  1. Lead NPI & Continuous Improvement projects 2. Perform Validation, FMEA, Change Management for the assigned projects.3. Leadership Excellence Program project on Can Traceability.4. NPI project on new Can with POE end for Middle East countries market.5. NPI project on new 700g size Can with Badatz certified product for Israel market.6. NPI project on making of probiotic product from non-probiotic product line for China.

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  Abbott Healthcare

  Jul 2018 - Apr 2023

  Materials Manager

  1. Manage overall process for external contract facility (WH & TPM) identification to activation2. Manage Third Party Manufacturing operations for domestic, import & export products.3. Manage production activity to meet SKU wise DOH & OTIF targets. Deliver S&OP volumes.4. Monitor Production, RM & PM planning to meet ASPP, MSP, SDP targets.5. Manage cross-functional collaboration with Commercial team, plant operations and TPM management for effective customer service.6. Align TPM activities as per long term strategy on business growth. 7. Manage warehouse operations & outward logistics. 8. Develop long term plan for warehousing requirement. 9. Lead for long term & short-term capacity planning for plant. 10. Manage implementation of various Organization’s policies and procedure at TPMs. Show less

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  Kerry Ingredients

  May 2023 - now

  Site Manager

  • Lead overall operations of Pharmaceutical Excipient Manufacturing plant. • Define and implement Kerry Integrated Operations standards at plant. • Set strategy and KPIs for continuous improvement in safety performance, quality compliance & operations. • Develop and execute short-term and long-term strategy for business growth. • Develop strong relationships with neighbors, government officials, government agencies and technical resources to facilitate growth and success of the plant operations.• Bring value for customers through Best-In-Kerry Customer service level. • Control cost to achive plant P&L. Drive Cost Improvement Plans to achieve margin and profitability goals.• Identify and implement Training and Development programs to nurture high potential talent. • Create robust processes to drive continuous improvement and high performance work culture. • Set and maintain plant yield, costs and productivity performance standards. Find opportunities to increase output, reduce cost, and improve efficiencies through the adaption of LEAN principles. Show less