Parag Garg

General management function for the Production department and the plant coordinating the efficient and effective use of resources to meet organizational deadlines and quality standards.

Health, Safety and Environment

• Establish a strong safety culture, reduce workplace accidents and maintain compliance with standards.
• Demonstrate a visible commitment to Health and Safety by maintaining current knowledge of operations, hazards / risks and relevant legislation.
• Reduce waste by optimizing resource allocation and inventory management.

Product Quality

• Decrease product defects by implementing rigorous quality control measures and enforcing strict adherence to recipes.
• Organize routine audits designed to assess system performance indicators so that plant housekeeping is maintained and practiced at all times.

Production Planning and Maintenance

• Enhance production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
• Manage schedule and resources effectively to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products to customers.
• Reduce downtime for equipment maintenance through the development of a preventative maintenance program by cross functional team.
• Devise and administer cost control initiatives.
• Increase overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
• Facilitate communication between departments, promote collaboration towards shared organizational goals within the company structure.

People Performance

• Develop a comprehensive training program for new hires, resulting in faster integration into the team.
• Enhance employee productivity with comprehensive training programs and cross-functional team collaboration.
• Promote teamwork among staff members, fostering a positive work environment.
• Manage personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
• Mentor Leadership team and provide ongoing guidance on best practices in production operations management techniques.
• Staffing decisions based on fluctuating production demands, ensuring optimal resource utilization while maintaining a stable workforce.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and implement employee recognition programs to reward contributions to the company's success.
• Create streamlined production schedules, adjust to meet deadlines and collaborate with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
• Identify training and development needs for individual employees or the team.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement within employees’ performance through regular feedback, coaching and training.
• Conflict Management - Resolve issues with a just culture methodology

Process Performance

• Lead efforts to upgrade technology infrastructure, modernize manufacturing processes and improve overall operational efficiency.
• Analyze production data and manufacturing metrics regularly to identify areas for improvement and develop targeted action plans accordingly.
• Prepare and maintain production reports and personnel records.
• Maintain a high standard of professional knowledge, ethics and practices when dealing with customers, suppliers, peers, subordinates, supervisors and other key stakeholders.

Project Management

• Foster a culture of innovation and creativity within the team, leading to continuous improvement initiatives, improved problem-solving capabilities and enhanced outcomes.
• Streamline project processes resulting in increased efficiency and reduced costs.
• Establish effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and resolve conflicts, maintain a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.

The objective of this team was to create the right operational framework and systems for commissioning of a new production facility.

• Role modelling safe behaviours and quality practices
• Developing and learning new operational equipment by conducting and assisting with Pre-Startup Safety Reviews and Job Safety and Environmental Analysis
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions and aid in finalizing Training Matrix with the objective to train production personnel
• Deliver an enhanced, efficient and safe operation
• Improve project efficiency by streamlining communication channels and implementing effective collaboration tools.
• Co-develop comprehensive project plans, outline goals, objectives, timelines, and resource allocation.

Immense knowledge gain about Ministry of Primary Industries regulations, Food safety, Chemical Risk Assessment, Process Safety, Validation protocols, Management of Change process and Continuous Improvement.