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DINESH MURUGAN

Brampton,CANADA

Summary

An ambitious leader with 7+ years of experience in food manufacturing with specific expertise in Production Management, Maintenance, and Continuous Improvement. Proven ability to combine technical and management skills to manage operations, and product launches by prioritizing safety, solving engineering problems, and saving substantially on time and cost.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Manager

Lactalis Canada
11.2021 - Current
  • Lead, monitor, engage and develop teams to maximize that contribution including, recruiting, accessing, training, coaching, and managing performance
  • Managing a budget of 3M parts and services while managing 30 unionized FTEs and including a team of 7 salaried members
  • Manage the internal project team & contractors building a processor worth 2MM, from sourcing equipment to commissioning equipment, and having equipment running to target run rates
  • Built a PM program (SAP) by progressively reducing the reactive/ conditionbased maintenance to preventative maintenance without affecting the production and Budget
  • Increased the OEE on selected lines from 50% to 80 %, managing the process improvement team using SMED, lean methodologies.

Investor/ Advisor

Rainfed Foods
11.2020 - 05.2023
  • Accessed the trend and managed to develop the plant-based beverage ensuring the beverages are produced within PMO (US / Canada) quality standards
  • Supervised the procurement team in acquiring quality raw materials by importing at the best price and made recommendations for logistics and warehousing
  • Helped the founders in finding the right Co manufacturing facility and negotiated the best price for business.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing expert financial advice and personalized investment strategies.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to develop comprehensive financial plans tailored to individual client needs.

Aseptic Beverage Consultant

Consultant
02.2020 - 08.2022
  • Aided in equipment selection for building new manufacturing lines in Europe and Asia
  • Worked closely with the agencies in budgeting and equipment selection for beverage processing lines
  • Worked with food manufacturing companies from time capability study to implement strategies/automating processes to increase the KPI.
  • Assisted management team in setting annual budgets based on historical performance data and future projections.
  • Consulted with clients after sales or contract signings to resolve problems and provide ongoing support.

Process Manager

Joriki Beverages
02.2020 - 10.2021
  • Led 6 supervisors and over 100+ staff for the duration of my time served
  • Cost savings realized of over $400,000 through labour management and automation upgrades
  • Responsible for a Plant-based beverage division in 3 different processing plants for 1 year from project execution to building up the team
  • Maintained the monthly production attainment average of over 97%.

Process Automation Engineer

Joriki Beverages Inc
12.2017 - 02.2020
  • Developed the plant layouts, operational designs and new process flow and calculated manpower requirements for the new production line
  • Collected data to identify the root cause of the problems and implemented process improvement strategies
  • Utilized lean manufacturing and six sigma methodologies to increase OEE from 47 to 67% in production.

Asst. Sales Manager

Ezhumali Ceramics
09.2013 - 12.2014
  • Increased the sales revenue by 75 K (INR) per month by introducing the incentive program for the sales executives
  • Trained new sales team associates in products, selling techniques and company procedures.

Education

Master's in business administration, MBA -General -

Quantic School of Business and Technology
Washington, DC
01.2024

Post Graduate Certificate in Robotics and Industrial Automation -

Conestoga College
Kitchener, ON

Bachelor's in mechanical engineering -

Vels University
Chennai, India

Certificate inSmart Manufacturing, Industry 4.0: Static to Dynamic -

MIT
Massachusetts, Cambridge

Certificate inSix Sigma Certified Professional - Green belt -

SSGI Institute
Boston, US

Certificate inFinancial Accounting -

LinkedIn Learning - Online

Skills

  • Process / Continuous Improvement
  • Manufacturing Operation
  • Health & Safety / HACCP
  • Budgeting / CAPEX / P&L Management
  • Plant management
  • Maintenance Planning
  • Cost reduction
  • Product development
  • Microsoft Excel / PowerPoint

Personal Info

Have a valid license and own transportation., Flexible work schedule; willing to travel as required.

References

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Timeline

Maintenance Manager

Lactalis Canada
11.2021 - Current

Investor/ Advisor

Rainfed Foods
11.2020 - 05.2023

Aseptic Beverage Consultant

Consultant
02.2020 - 08.2022

Process Manager

Joriki Beverages
02.2020 - 10.2021

Process Automation Engineer

Joriki Beverages Inc
12.2017 - 02.2020

Asst. Sales Manager

Ezhumali Ceramics
09.2013 - 12.2014

Master's in business administration, MBA -General -

Quantic School of Business and Technology

Post Graduate Certificate in Robotics and Industrial Automation -

Conestoga College

Bachelor's in mechanical engineering -

Vels University

Certificate inSmart Manufacturing, Industry 4.0: Static to Dynamic -

MIT

Certificate inSix Sigma Certified Professional - Green belt -

SSGI Institute

Certificate inFinancial Accounting -

LinkedIn Learning - Online

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