ASHUTOSH JAGANNATH KUWAR

Directed milling operations in a high-capacity onion dehydration plant, ensuring premium-quality onion powder output. Managed technical implementations and industrial process improvements for onion powder manufacturing. Monitored and enforced food safety and quality standards in line with FSSAI requirements for spices. Used moisture prediction systems and advanced milling operations to maximize resource yield and improve process efficiency. Ensured hygiene standards and compliance through daily operational controls.

Directed production across FMCG categories including refined coconut oil, home care (detergent, bleach, soap powder), personal care (toilet soap, shampoo), and spices. Reduced overall production costs by 3% through process optimization and resource management. Ensured ISO 9001:2015 QMS adherence across multiple shifts and coordinated cross-functionally with Maintenance and Quality to achieve minimum downtime. Managed up to 300 personnel with focus on energy consumption and raw material yield. Achieved AQUIS (Australian Biosecurity) certification for copra meal to support export compliance, maintained 5S/hygiene, and assisted in new product development (NPD).

Oversaw production and packing for FMCG/personal care, leading a team of 90 workers and 2 supervisors. Improved plant efficiency by 9% in OEE through implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles. Produced and executed monthly/weekly/daily production plans to meet customer and sales order requirements. Managed production entries in Pharma Suit software (Oracle) and ensured GMP compliance. Maintained ISO documentation and prepared internal audit schedules for continuous quality improvement.