1. HARISHSCHANDRA
Email: harishbangera4u@gmail.com
Phone: +97156 4749154 / +971563273484
Seeking challenging assignments inthefieldof foodmanufacturing thatwouldfacilitatethe maximumutilization and
application of my broad skills in Lean Six Sigma and expertise in making a positive difference to the organization
Meticulousandhighlyaccomplished professional with 13 years of experience in FMCG Manufacturing, Meat industry
Chicken & Beef and expertise in Lean KAIZEN; adept in managing the operations with a key focus on profitability by
ensuring optimal utilization of resources at lower costs without compromising the quality; demonstrated ability to
manage multiple priorities in a rapidly changing environment; Ethical, dedicated and maintaining a high degree of
confidentiality.
Proficient in handling and managing a team of professionals with diversity.
Knowledge of Meat industry (frozen & fresh) and to continuously improve the process.
Thorough knowledge in GEA (Unitech), W&D, Formax, Revo portioner & Marel equipment’s and machineries.
Expert in TPM, SMED, FMEA, VSM, 5S, OEE, Pull System, Poka Yoke, PDCA, TQM & JIT.
Persuasive communicator with an ability to relate to people at all levels of business and management.
Possessvaluableinsights, keen analysis and a team approach to implement best practices to achieve business
excellence.
Hands on skills in improving the Product yield of fresh and cooked meat.
Expert in LEAN KAIZEN to eliminate MUDA and to reduce Cycle time
International experience in procurement of machines and quality control instruments.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Production Management
Manpower Management
Safety & Quality, HACCP
Project Management
People Management
Lean Six Sigma
Budget Management
Training & Development
Food Manufacturing GMP & GHP
Quality level
Kaizen PDCA improvement
Strategic Planning, Scheduling & Analysis
Material variance & Yield management
Problem Solving
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Spearheaded autonomous maintenance and successful in resolving 80 % of issues at shop floor
Achieved a score of 4.91 in Gallup for team engagement
Awarded “Best Associate” for the 2nd
Quarter 2009 for lean implementation
Efficiently executed Visual ManagementSystemtoenhance traceability,transparencyand utilization of rework
before the expiry
Effectively provided training and eye witnessed coaching to improve the yield by 10% of cooked products.
Improved the plant capacity by extra 100 tons by SKU’s categorizing and reducing downtime.
Successfullyhandled the decommissioning & commissioning of Packaging unit from United Kingdom to Dubai
Reduced man efforts by implementing the Kanban System for Scheduling & Planning
Successfully conducted Lean Workshops on SMED and improved 4% of OEE
Initiated 5S Lean Workshop on entire production flow and improved GMP &GHP
Always keen on procurement of machines at best price with better quality to improve the product.

2. CERTIFICATIONS
Personal Survival Technique at United Marine Academy, CBD Belapur, Mumbai in 2003
Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting at Yak Maritime Academy Pvt. Ltd., CBD Belapur, Mumbai in 2003
Elementary First Aid at United Marine Academy, CBD Belapur, Mumbai in 2003
Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities at Sagar Gyan Academy, CBD Belapur, Mumbai in 2003
MS Office (Word, Power point, Excel) from the institution SSI.com
TRAININGS ATTENDED
People Safety, Food Safety, Equipment Safety and HACCP
Listening and Informing Skills from Dale Carnegie
Motivating/Directing others & Peer Relationship
Lean Six Sigma
Fire Fighting & First Aid
ISO 9001 & 14001
Sensory training on all types of chocolate
Pneumatics conducted by Mars GCC
PDCA training at Mars GCC
Competency Skills (Crucial Conversation and Decision Making)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SUPREME FOODS LLC (PerfectfoodsFactory)
SeniorProduction Manager (May 2014-Current)
Turned the factory in to profit making by implementing Lean mind set and eliminating waste.
Reduced Rework, Scrap by improving the process and training to the staffs.
Managing over 120 staffs in the factory and improving their functional skills by training and coaching.
Improved the product marination pick up and reduced the material consumption to 52% from 63%.
Reduced Change over time by 20% by eliminating the non-value added items (MUDA).
Improvedthe Quality of products by implementing visual management system frequent discussions together
with cross functional departments. Developed one point lessons.
Implemented a scheme called Employee of the month to motivate the factory staffs.
Implementedanincentive scheme to motivate the staffs on 3 parameters Quality, Productivity & Attendance.
Designed 3 shifts pattern to reduce overtime in accordance with the planned service level.
Set up Factory KPI’s drilled in to Supervisors, line leaders up to the factory staffs to improve responsibility.
Preparedstandard operatingprocedure forall piece of equipment’s andtrainedthe factorystaffswhichreduced
the Loss time incidents.
Created a disciplined culture of accountability which drives every mistakes are dealt with.
Represent the factory in management meetings and conveyed effective dialogues relating to improving the
Factory performance, Quality & Service to our customers.
Successfullydonethe factory trials launched number of new products for key customers Subway, Burger King,
Tim Horton’s, Pizza hut & Apple bees.
EMIRATES (EKFCFOOD POINT) (May 2013 – May 2014)
ShiftManager
Directly train and manage 20 team leaders, oversee a total staff of 300 employees in facility.
To develop Lean concept in Cross functional Departments & across the factory.
Planning for more than 100 SKU’s aligning with Sales, Marketing & Commercial.
Developed 3D shapes for the components in the dish where improved the appearance of the meals.
Improved Productivity by stream lining Process Flow and reduced work in process.
Reduced wastage by 0.5% implementing 5why technique.
Reduced the change over time from 15Mins to 10Mins using SMED methodology.
Working on a new launch of ambient snacks project.
Ensuring HSE policies are adhered and creating a safe working environment to have zero LTI’s.
SUPERMAX DXB (WESLEYINTERNATIONAL LTD GLOBAL HEAD OFFICE) (December2011 – April 2013)
Project incharge (Newfactory at Brazil Manaus)

3. Handlinga teamof professionalswithbig diversitytodemonstrate asuccessful projectof manufacturingfacility
of barber Blades and System Razors.
Helped in designing the plant lay out as per one piece flow and Cellular manufacturing system.
Prepareda complete file for the project with CAPEX Cash flow, Gantt chart, Return of Investments, COG’s and
ensuring money spent within the budget.
Managed to procure machines,ancillaries,supportingequipments,Tools,utilitieswith detailed market analysis
and with apple to apple comparison to make sure right quality & best price.
Takena total control of the cash flowi.e. expenses incurred & yet to incur with timely revision and conducting
short meetings with the team.
ReducedInstallationcostsby20% sendingteamof professionalsfromsisterconcern forutilitiescommissioning.
Alsotakena keeninterestonsmall projects core machinestransfer & Installation between the sister concerns.
RASASI PERFUMES INDUSTRY (September2011 – December2011)
Production Officer/AsstProductionManager
Worked on a project to Reduce Lead Time to keep minimum inventory.
Improved Productivity by stream lining Process Flow and reduced work in process.
Implementing Data collection tools and standardising.
Raising awareness on Safety & Quality, by training & demonstration.
Introduced & trained associates in Continuous Improvement (PDCA cycle).
Working closely with maintenance team to implement concept of TPM.
Value Stream Mapping for production flow to highlight wastes and to convert non value added activities in to
value added activities.
MARS GCC,Dubai (May 2007 – May 2011)
Production In charge– Food Manufacturing (Chocolate)
Key Deliverables:
Oversee production processes and drawing up a production schedule
Innovations with consumer insights.
Monitoring the production standards and accomplishing Quality control programs.
Forefront the entire production activities of chocolate in terms of key KPI’s i.e. quality, safety and value.
Lean coach for KAIZEN improvements to eliminate waste.
Maintaining and developing all Standard Operating Procedures & OPL in moulding lines.
Handling and resolving issues pertaining to quality, occupational health and safety.
Responsible for strategic planning and implementation as per market requirements
Ensuring complete compliance to prescribed GMP and GHP qualities
ConductingLeanWorkshops for continuous improvement of moulding lines when business KPI’s are not met.
Involved in improving the efficiency of Refurbishment projects
Ensuring that products are produced on time and are of good quality
Problem Solving with 5WHYs and Fish Bone Analysis
Developing and training continuous improvement programs in services, equipment and facilities
Organizing team building activities to raise the collaboration of the team
DUBAI CABLES, Dubai (March2005–April2007)
Production Associate – Cable Manufacturing
Key Deliverables:
Responsible for the operation and maintenance of armouring, rewinders, stranding for building wires
Involved in commissioning and installation of aluminium wire drawing machines
Worked on overhead cranes of SWL both 15 and 20 tonnes
Trained new associates in safety operation
MECHELONICS PVT LTD, Bangalore (August 2003 – March 2005)
Maintenance Supervisor - Welding Machines Manufacturing
Maintenance of machines like lathe, milling, surface grinding, & shaping.
Procurement of consumables like grease, cotton gloves, mechanical fasteners.
EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS
Diploma in Mechanical Craftsmanship (3yrs) from Hebich Technical Training Institute, Mangalore, Karnataka.
2003
HSC (Commerce) from St Aloysius College, Mangalore, Karnataka in 2000
SSLC from St Aloysius High School, Mangalore, Karnataka in 1998

4. PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth : 17th
July, 1982
Languages known : English, Hindi, Kannada and Tulu
Nationality : Indian
Marital Status : Married
Passport No : Z 2381260
Date of Expiry : 10/03/2022
UAE Visa : 11535126 (Exp- 16/06/2016)
UAE Emirates ID : 784-1982-1079832-2
USA Visa : 10 Years multiple entry Business visa
Brazil : 3 Months multiple entry Business visa
United Kingdom : 3 Months multiple entry Business visa
UAE Driving License : 1445318(Also hold an International Driving license)
References : Furnished upon request
(Harishschandra)