Santosh Sunagad

Experience

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  Unilever

  Apr 2006 - Oct 2010

  Manufacturing Executive

  Cost & capabilities - Cost Saving through various projects under LEAN six sigma. To ensure that Operating Strategy is aligned with the Business Operating. To Lead the process for the introduction of new products, and all new initiatives so that the Supply Network is a sustainable competitive advantage through its reliability, agility, and cost effectiveness. To Develop and lead a strong regional Supply Chain organization. Build and strengthen capability in all employees for each of the Work Systems and leverage existing training and qualification systems. To Lead the supply Network Operations team/organization including supply and business operations planning, demand consolidation and initiative delivery. To evaluate capacity based on demand and assist in developing recommendations on possible loss of supply, and prioritizing. To Work collaboratively with business, procurement, quality, manufacturing, and R&D to meet shared objectives. To Lead key governance forums, such as S&OP, business dialogues. Be Responsible for increasing Supply Chain mastery and capability across the Network, ensuring required work processes in place and robust. To deliver results in Service, Inventory and Cost. Improve Supply Chain responsiveness and Initiative Delivery performance. Show less

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  Wrigley

  Oct 2010 - May 2013

  Manufacturing Executive

  Production Management - Planning the production activities and implementing plans with a view to ensure accomplishment of production targets within the cost parameters. Preparing & maintaining entire production related reports, procurement plans and work delegation schedules. Implementing best practices and SOPs to reduce process losses; mentoring subordinates and ensuring smooth flow of operations on the shop floor. Monitoring the line fill and Production compliances to improve the customer demand (CCFOT). Ensure smooth operation of machinery and equipment by implementing preventive and planned maintenance. TPM and Process Improvement - Leading HH & IFC pillar and coordinating with other pillar leads to achieve target score. Developing processes to enhance the product quality & establishing process parameters. Conducting trials, identifying deviations & making relevant modifications to stabilize products. Identifying scope for modifications in process flow, working practices, consumables, for controlling & reducing conversion cost with 5S techniques. Coordinating and facilitating process improvement projects with project leaders. Develop and Lead the improvement plans in the shop floor as per TPM roadmap. Show less

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  Syngenta

  Jun 2013 - Oct 2016

  Asst. Manager Operation

  Management of site operations -- Set up and execute the annual operating plan for operation and processing. Set up performance standard and key metrics for these functions; effectively control operating budget to achieve financial targets. • Co-ordination with other functions: Organizing resources from in-country support functions, and close co-ordination with field production & supply team to deliver the product as per business requirements. Generate effective engagement plans with internal stakeholders to nurture cross-functional team-working. Process orientation: Drive a culture of continuous Improvement by identifying and implementing small projects at the site that embed structured ways of working. Co-ordinate other Syngenta sites for information/best-practice sharing; Maintain a strong focus on building functional excellence in technical areas of site operations for efficient running of the site. Process orientation: Drive a culture of continuous Improvement by identifying and implementing small projects at the site that embed structured ways of working. Co-ordinate other Syngenta sites for information/best-practice sharing; Maintain a strong focus on building functional excellence in technical areas of site operations for efficient running of the site. Show less

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  Self-Employed

  Oct 2016 - Oct 2017

  Management Consultant
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  Green Planet Industries, LLC

  Nov 2017 - Aug 2018

  Learning and Development
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  FUTURE CONSUMER LIMITED

  Sept 2018 - now

  National Lead ESMS & Operational Excellence
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  Ascend Performance Materials

  Dec 2022 - now

  ESSH, CI & Maintenance Management Manager