Sreevijeth Gowda
Production Manager
Milton,ON
Summary
Proactive Production Manager successful at anticipating needs and making adjustments to schedules, materials and workflow. Ready to bring expertise to company needing hands-on, knowledgeable and resourceful leader.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Production Manager
Sierra Custom Foods Ltd
01.2023 - Current
- Piloted Continuous Improvement (CI) training for 10 employees, boosting team efficiency by 20% and reducing production downtime by 15% within six months through Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
- Drove the change to achieve all business metrics by generating $90K in annual savings in 2024 by focussing on kg/labour hour efficiency and customer complaints reduction
- Established process improvements by incorporating active management strategies leading to increase in throughput by 20% and reduction in material waste by 15% directly contributing to cost savings
- Processed tonnes of Organic and Conventional poultry, ensuring effective workflow, traceability, and adherence to specifications for Yorkshire Valley Farms, Maple Lodge Farms, and Maple Leaf Foods.
- Utilized applications of Microsoft office and PowerBI to track and report production performance, improving data accuracy by 20% and reducing operational inefficiencies by 15% through actionable insights.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
Production Manager
Atlantic Packaging Ltd
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Diminished production cycle times by 10% through workflow optimizations, boosted throughput by 15% and saved the company $60K in operational costs.
- Planned to adopt sustainable packaging materials, reducing packaging costs by 10%, and decreasing the carbon footprint by 5%, aligning with company sustainability goals.
- Boosted press uptime by 12% by paying attention to details and implementing standard operating procedures contributing to operational improvements in 2021-22
- Discounted waste by 2.5% by optimizing press routines, resulting in $20K savings on paper waste, ink usage, and overtime labour costs.
- Elevated quality and cost control processes, resulting in 5% lower production costs per unit while improving product quality and increasing overall production efficiency by 15%.
- Spearheaded process improvements that led to reduced cycle times, allowing for increased output without additional manpower or equipment investment.
Production Supervisor
Nestle Canada Inc
04.2018 - 06.2021
- Validated Continuous improvement and product development projects by attaining growth in production efficiency and a 20% reduction in defects over 12 months
- Negotiated with suppliers to improve raw material sourcing, reducing costs by 10% and enhancing supply chain reliability by 10%, which led to more consistent production timelines.
- Lessened wafer missing in KitKat by 25% and packaging defects in Cremer by 20% through process optimization, improving product quality, and minimizing production waste.
- Worked collaboratively with a cross-functional team to achieve a 35% reduction in overfill and a 15% decrease in material losses in chocolate production, contributing to higher yields
- Increased completion and reporting of Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) tags by 30%, addressing safety concerns and ensuring compliance with workplace safety protocols.
- Implemented Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO) maps and Slip, Trips, and Falls (STF) assessments, improving safety across end-of-line automation systems and reducing work-related accidents.
- Led waste reduction initiatives on wafer lines, resulting in a 20% reduction in waste and enhancing overall production efficiency.
Quality Assurance Specialist
Nestle Canada Inc
03.2016 - 03.2018
- Devised agile product quality testing methods to reduce operational errors and achieved in reducing product returns by 20% to achieve high consumer satisfaction
- Superintended seamless execution of Lean Six Sigma initiatives, improving labour productivity by 20% and reducing production cycle time by 10%, resulting in a $60K cost reduction over 12 months.
- Achieved $30K in cost savings in 2016-2017 by reducing sample collection, optimizing odour/taint testing, and eliminating non-value-added activities, improving QA efficiency.
- Facilitated sensory and packaging tests for semi-finished and finished products, ensuring compliance with quality standards and product specifications for successful product releases.
- Steered quality tests, production trials, and shelf-life studies, ensuring products met safety, quality, and regulatory requirements while optimizing shelf life and overall product performance.
- Mentored junior QA specialists, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
Education
Post Secondary Advanced Diploma - Biotechnology
Centennial College
Canada01.2015
Master of Research - Industrial & Commercial Biotechnology
Newcastle University
England01.2013
Bachelor in Engineering - Biotechnology
VTU
Bengaluru, India 05.2001 -
Skills
Technical Skills: SAP/Carlisle/Microsoft Business Central 365, Root Cause Analysis, Project Management, Total Quality Management (TQM), Change Management, Lean Manufacturing, Quantitative Research, HACCP, Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, Outlook
Certification
Nestle Continuous Improvement certifications like GSTD (Problem solving Tool) leader, GSTD Coach
Accomplishments
- Achieved Global BRC A+ certification in consecutive unannounced audits during 2023-2025 demonstrating consistent compliance with industry standards for food safety and quality.
- Secured Procert Organic certification for the plant in 2023-2025 by adhering to the best practices in production processes and segregation
- Achieved all operational metrics in Nestle by directly contributing to increasing their market share by 15 basis points in 2019-2021 by effective execution of continuous improvement activities
- Facilitated a vertical start-up as an Operational Start-up Lead (OSL) for automation projects and commissioned 6 robots from Pollux Automation in the warehouse and Cremer lines at Nestle with 98% machine efficiency in 2020-2021
- Achieved ‘High Performing Lab Award’ in the Americas (AMS) zone at Nestle in 2016- 2018
- Produced highly satisfactory results in all Audits at Nestle like NAQC, ISO, Intertek, and FSCC audits during 2016- 2021 being active part of the internal audit team
Publications
- Screening for Novel antibiotic-producing Actinomycetes from western ghats of Karnataka state, India Paripex, Indian Journal of Research Feb 1, 2013
Timeline
Production Manager
Sierra Custom Foods Ltd
01.2023 - Current
Production Manager
Atlantic Packaging Ltd
07.2021 - 12.2022
Production Supervisor
Nestle Canada Inc
04.2018 - 06.2021
Quality Assurance Specialist
Nestle Canada Inc
03.2016 - 03.2018
Bachelor in Engineering - Biotechnology
VTU
05.2001 -
Master of Research - Industrial & Commercial Biotechnology
Newcastle University
Post Secondary Advanced Diploma - Biotechnology
Centennial College