Reek Bhattacharjee
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
Seasoned production management expert specializing in process optimization. Proven track record of driving operational improvements and maintaining high-quality standards through strategic planning and effective team leadership. Skilled in enhancing productivity and reducing costs utilizing lean manufacturing techniques.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Bonson Industrial Co.
Auckland
03.2024 - 09.2025
- Company Overview: Positioned Bonson as a leading NZ manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging solutions, encompassing food containers, takeaway containers, bowls, cups, tubs, and In-mold labeling (IML).
- To oversaw production data for 32 injection molding machines to identify trends and drive continuous improvement across Quality, Efficiency and cycle time
- Established inter-departmental communication channels for seamless workflow integration.
- overseeing food safety FSSC and ISO audits
- Focused on enhancing energy efficiency
- Maintained OSHA compliance through well-executed safety standards.
- Analyzed production data, identifying improvement areas, and implemented effective solutions.
- Monitored productivity, adjusting staffing levels to meet operational demands.
- Conducted KPI analysis, identifying improvements to boost OEE.
- Scheduled and planned production effectively to optimize resources.
- Collaborated with LMAC group to Implemented lean methodologies and automation to enhance productivity.
- Achieved desired quality through standardized sampling and testing.
- Oversaw production schedules to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to optimize manufacturing processes and reduce waste.
- Led daily production meetings to align team goals and address operational challenges.
- Developed training materials for new employees to facilitate onboarding and skill development.
- Monitored employee attendance records and took disciplinary action when appropriate.
- Provided input for performance reviews and identified areas for additional improvement.
- Analyzed production processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and cost savings.
- Ensured that all safety policies and regulations were followed in accordance with company standards.
- Maintained top-notch quality control standards and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue.
- Created reports on productivity levels, cost analysis, and inventory status.
- Maintained accurate records of production data such as labor costs, output, and quality control results.
- Eliminated process discrepancies, implementing continuous improvements for scheduling procedures.
- Managed a team of 40+ employees in the production department.
- Monitored inventory levels and maintained accurate records of stock.
- Prioritized projects and available resources, completing work on time and within budget.
- Prepared reports on operations and system productivity and efficiency.
- Led recruitment of manufacturing staff members, overseeing selection, training and performance new employees.
- Fostered a positive work environment through effective leadership.
- Enhanced operational procedures with cutting-edge technology integration.
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
ITW FASTEX LTD
Avondale
05.2021 - 03.2024
- Company Overview: ITW Fastex is a division of ITW Inc., a US fortune 200 multinational ISO 9001 manufacturer of Petrochem and Food grade Bag N Box Tapware
- To oversee and priorities job orders for 14 Toshiba and Sumitomo Injection molding machines (up to 280T) plus an automated assembly area.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives resulting in significant operational enhancements.
- Market Rate Demand - 24hr JIT push-pull system.
- Conduct toolbox meetings with the production team (trainee setter & 5 operators).
- Promote and maintain an atmosphere of cooperation among and between shifts, tool room, quality control and management to achieve production goals.
- Induct, train and assist machine operators to correctly follow work instructions.
- Trouble shoot shift issues(RCA).
- Ensure that all machines are operating efficiently.
- Maintain and improve KPI's, i.e., reject rates, changeover times, cycle times etc.
- To optimise performance.
- Member of health and safety committee.
- Ensure that compliance is maintained with particular emphasis on safety.
- Comply with the quality management system to comply with food grade standards.
- Investigation of any non - conformances and develop corrective actions.
- Provide production shift data reports.
- Member of continuous improvement team (5S) implementing shift changes.
- On call responsibility for unmanned factory lights out programme on weekends.
- Conduct New tooling trials.
- Monitor raw material stock levels and purchasing of consumables.
- Routine basic machine and tool maintenance including insert changes and troubleshooting of four automated tap assembly machines.
PLASTIC TECHNICIAN - 12-HOUR NIGHT SHIFT
DEC PLASTICS LTD
Te Rapa
02.2020 - 05.2021
- Senior position self-managing machine changeovers on 25 machines and ensuring continuous production is maintained.
- Support one to two trainee setters.
- Provide technical support for between 10 to 13 production operators.
- Sole charge on weekends.
- Induct new staff and instruct new staff how to correctly follow company procedures.
- Prepare all documentation required for die changes such as the Work Order sheet, material requirements, master batch.
- Die setting check list form, Plastrac calculation form and the weighing scale form.
- Load programs into the machine from the IQMS software that controls the schedule and operation of the equipment.
- Run through the program and check all the data.
- Set-up the Plastrac Dosier for master batch and ensure the percentage of colour is correct.
- Perform mould changes incorporating auxiliary equipment, mould cooling system, mould temperature controller, take out robots, and conveyors.
- Perform a full shot with standard holding pressured and check that the weight of product, must reach standard set on (PSD and Work order Sheet).
- Submit sample to Quality Control for approval.
- Establish the Quality trend on each parameter, fill time, plasticizing time, cycle time, cushion, maximum injection pressure, switch over pressure to form the quality bond graph.
- Analysis of rejects and any machine breakdowns.
- Provide and present RCA reports to management.
- Ensure compliance with OSH policies.
- Reason for leaving: Resigned. A key client withdrew their tooling and with staff leaving and not being replaced I was transferred to run a new 12hour Thursday to Sunday night shift. The new weekend schedule was not agreeable.
- Company Overview: DEC Plastics is a modern GMP injection moulding facility that processes a broad range of resins and biopolymers for a variety of industry applications, in particular the dairy industry, animal, and human health
PRODUCTION TEAM LEADER & SENIOR TECHNICIAN FOR NPD
GROUPE CAHORS Ltd
PUNE, INDIA
06.2014 - 01.2020
- Company Overview: International French Telecommunications Supplier
- Reported directly to the GM in an integral hands-on position continuously liaising with other team leaders, managers, and engineers on a regular basis.
- Involved in planning, quality, validation, production KPI's as well as NPD, development of procedures and staff support/training.
- To oversee the day shift team (30 staff) and daily area production schedule for a cell of 25 Demag, JSW and L&T Injection Molding machines ranging from 40T to 2500T (Hydraulic & Electric) fitted with Star robots.
- Ensure that all equipment is set and running efficiently within set parameters. A very high-quality standard of parts was required.
- Conducting new mould tool trials (Scientific Molding) and validation of new moulds, processes.
- Provide shift KPI reports and maintain production status report Yield, OEE, waste, downtime.
- Daily maintenance report, mould status report, process monitoring sheets and running inspection reports.
- Met demanding production schedules through targeted labour and resource planning.
- Reason for leaving: Resigned. Received a job offer to live and work in NZ.
PRODUCTION ENGINEER - INTERNSHIP
ATHARVA POLYMERS PVT. LTD.
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Planning the production schedule for the shifts.
- Schedule manpower to each workstation to achieve the production targets.
- Investigate quality issues related to production.
- Organise engineering repairs and maintenance.
- Record and update all documentation and shift KPI's.
- Injection moulding business (15 Machines) holding key contracts with Baja & Honda Motors
Education
Certification - Small Business Management
Te Wananga Aotearoa
Auckland 07.2025 - 11.2025
Certification - Project Management
Te Wananga Aotearoa
Auckland 02.2024 - 07.2024
CERTIFICATION - Lean Manufacturing & Toyota Production System
Quality Hub India
Pune, India 03.2019 - 10.2019
Diploma - In Plastic Technology - Plastic Engineer
CIPET (Central Institute Plastics Engineering and Technology)
Imphal, India 01.2011 - 01.2014
Certification - Auto CAD 2D & 3D Designing
Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology
Imphal, India 03.2012 - 09.2012
Skills
- Molding Process Setting
- Process Troubleshooting
- Cycle time Optimisation
- New Product Development
- RCA
- PDCA
- Decision Making
- Team Building
- Training Ability
- Health and Safety Commitment
- Quality Systems Commitment
- Interpersonal Skills
- Creative Problem-Solving
- Calm Under Pressure
- Deadline Management
- Motivation for Improvement
- Lean manufacturing
- Team development
- Safety management
- Production scheduling
- Excel
- Project Management Skills
- Quality Control
- Collaboration And Coordination
- Microsoft Office
- Resource Allocation
- 6 Step Study & DoE
- Just In Time stock control
- Data analysis
- Experience in value stream mapping
- Timely safety audits
- Safety monitoring
- Staffing management
- Material resources optimisation
- ISO standards compliance
- Diplomatic conflict resolution
- Product development strategy
- Risk mitigation
- Waste reduction strategies
- Continuous improvement focus
- High-Level analytical capacity
- Result-Oriented execution
- Master production schedule familiarity
- Inventory control knowledge
- CAD software proficiency
- Project Management
- Regulatory compliance
Languages
English
Intermediate
Affiliations
- Playing soccer
- swimming
- singing
Accomplishments
5s zone leader
A Grade kaizen
Timeline
Certification - Small Business Management
Te Wananga Aotearoa
07.2025 - 11.2025
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Bonson Industrial Co.
03.2024 - 09.2025
Certification - Project Management
Te Wananga Aotearoa
02.2024 - 07.2024
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
ITW FASTEX LTD
05.2021 - 03.2024
PLASTIC TECHNICIAN - 12-HOUR NIGHT SHIFT
DEC PLASTICS LTD
02.2020 - 05.2021
CERTIFICATION - Lean Manufacturing & Toyota Production System
Quality Hub India
03.2019 - 10.2019
PRODUCTION TEAM LEADER & SENIOR TECHNICIAN FOR NPD
GROUPE CAHORS Ltd
06.2014 - 01.2020
PRODUCTION ENGINEER - INTERNSHIP
ATHARVA POLYMERS PVT. LTD.
01.2014 - 06.2014
Certification - Auto CAD 2D & 3D Designing
Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology
03.2012 - 09.2012
Diploma - In Plastic Technology - Plastic Engineer
CIPET (Central Institute Plastics Engineering and Technology)
01.2011 - 01.2014