Synki Sekhar Biswas
Durban,South Africa
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven professional with over 13 years of extensive experience in project management, operations, and
maintenance within FMCG sector.
Proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget while ensuring optimal operational efficiency. Exhibits a strong and firm approach to sustaining and encouraging safe work environments, and a demonstrated ability to streamline operations. Adopt at leading cross-functional teams, managing
resources, and fostering client relationships to achieve organizational goals.
Possesses strong leadership, communication, and
problem-solving skills to drive project success and exceed client expectations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
Head- Projects, Production & Maintenance
Frimax Foods Pty Ltd
Durban, South Africa
2024.07 - Current
- Leadership and Team Management: Strong leadership, decision-making, and interpersonal skills.
- Project Management: Expertise in project planning, execution, and management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).
- Operational Efficiency: Deep knowledge of production processes, optimization techniques, and cost reduction strategies.
- Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of maintenance systems, equipment, and troubleshooting.
- Financial Acumen: Strong budgeting, cost control, and financial planning capabilities.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to handle complex operational challenges and implement effective solutions.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- List Of Products Manufactured:
Different varieties of Fried & Baked Snacks, Beverages, Extruded soft snacks, Potato chips, Maize chips like Doritos and many more.
Manager- Operations & Maintenance
Zayaan Investments (Chicco Foods)
Lusaka, Zambia
2021.01 - 2024.06
- Overseeing Daily Operations: Manage and coordinate daily activities related to operations and maintenance within the organization or facility.
- Team Leadership: Lead a team of maintenance technicians, operators, and support staff. This involves assigning tasks, setting goals, and ensuring team cohesion.
- Maintenance Planning: Plan and schedule routine maintenance, repairs, and inspections to ensure equipment and facilities are operating efficiently and in compliance with regulations.
- Equipment and Facility Management: Ensure proper functioning and maintenance of all equipment.
- Budget Management: Develop and manage the operations and maintenance budget, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently and effectively.
- Optimized staff and customer satisfaction by maintaining a positive and professional working environment.
- Implemented goal-setting process, ensuring clear communication of priorities to staff and rigorous tracking of progress to drive success.
- List Of Products Manufactured:
Biscuits of Different varieties, Fried & Baked Snacks, Beverages (Water, Carbonated and Non-Carbonated Drinks, Pulp Juices), Soya Oil expeller with Soya Chunks.
AM- Projects & Operations Management
Teknofine Foods Pvt Ltd
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
2018.08 - 2020.12
- Project Planning and Initiation.
- Resource Management.
- Vendor and Contractor Management.
- Project Execution.
- Budget and Cost Control.
- Communication and Reporting.
- Quality Assurance.
- Documentation and Compliance.
- Change Management.
- Closure and Evaluation.
- List Of Products Manufactured:
Potato Chips (Fried and Frozen), Wedges, French Fries, Veg Nuggets, Cheese Nuggets, Pizza, Cheese Balls, Alphabet Fries, Hot Dips, Burger Patty with Different Stuffing and Many more.
Senior Engineer
Flourish Pure Foods Pvt Ltd
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
2017.08 - 2018.08
- Analyzing problems and coming up with designs to solve them.
- Networking and collaborating with other engineers and professionals.
- Working within the budget to deliver safe and efficient products on time.
- Allocating resources and time effectively.
- Developing design prototypes.
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
- Attending meetings and providing input and updates.
- Analyzing data to write up reports.
- List Of Products Manufactured:
Different varieties of Milk, Yogurt/ Curd, Cheese/ Paneer, Butter Milk, Ghee, Fat Spread, Flavored Milk, Pulp Juices and Different Varieties of Ice Cream.
Executive Engineer
Roquette Riddhi Siddhi Pvt Ltd
Viramgam, Ahmedabad, India
2014.11 - 2017.08
- Oversee operations to ensure safety.
- Develop plans that help operations run smoothly.
- Manage production with Maintenance jobs.
- Develop processes to increase productivity and enhance performance.
- Train and develop new methodology to avoid breakdown.
- Use of TPM for effective maintenance and efficient production.
- List Of Products Manufactured:
Native and Modified Starch, Glucose, Fibers, Proteins & Derivates, Polyols, Cereal Sugars, Cyclodextrins, Organic acids and Salts.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Safety Engineering
International Institute of Management and Technical
Ahmedabad, GujaratBE - Mechanical Engineering
Shridhar University
Pilani, RajasthanSkills
Kaizen
Total Productive Maintenance
Six Sigma
Time Management
Risk Management
Negotiation
Budget Management
Technical Skills
Quality Management
Stakeholder Management
Project Scheduling
Resource Allocation
Documentation and Reporting
Continuous Improvement
Strategic planning
Training Attended
- Leadership Training Program by ABB.
- Global Competition Principles and Practices Training Course.
- Total Productive Maintenance.
- Health and Safety Policy and Responsibilities Training course.
- Vocational Training in Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance.
LANGUAGES
English, Hindi: First Language
Bengali: B2 Upper Intermediate
Gujarati: C2 Proficient
Hands On
- Concept- Design Execution- Commissioning - Handover.
- AutoCAD.
- Pre-Engineered Building. (Design approval, Structural fabrication, supervision, erection)
- Construction Management.
- Boiler with ESP System.
- Plant & Machinery Mapping and Installation.
- Electrical cable Mapping and Installation.
- Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning System.
- Fire Hydrant selection and installation.
- Infrastructure Development.
- Solar Grid System.
- Effluent and Sewage Treatment Plant.
OEM & Machinery
- Gas/ Charcoal- Burners
- Extrusion- American/ Maddox
- Sheeters- Cassa Herrera/ JC Ford/ Kiremko
- Slicers- Urschel/ Fam
- Fryer/ Oven- Heat & Control/ JBT/ TNA/ Kiremko
- Dynamic Flavouring Units- TNA/ Heat & Control/ KMG
- Distribution System- TNA/ Fast Backers/ Key Technologies/ KMG/ Iso Flow
- Baggers and Weighers- Ishida/ TNA/ Pace/ Beta Pac/ Wolf
Projects
Extrusion Extension
Plant & Machinery Setup 02/2022 – 03/2024
- Structural and civil works for Warehouse extension with the existing linkage.
- Addition of new Extruders and replacing the Frying and the baking/ oven unit with its forward and backward for enhanced production.
- Introduction of high-speed packaging machine for seamless packaging.
- Introduction of automation to reduce manpower and enhanced production.
- Biscuits, Beverage, Soya Chunks, Soya Oil Expellers, Baked & Fried Snacks line Expansion.
- Installation of Maize Milling Plant and Hammer milling plant for Soya cakes.
Frozen Snacks Line
Plant & Machinery Setup 08/2018 – 04/2021
- Complete setup up of manufacturing unit of Bakery product and Potato Snacks specialty line, a division under of Govt. subsides project (MOFPI)
- Additional structure fabrication and supervision for utility sections and Upgradation of Utilities such as Boiler, Air compressor, ETP, STP
- Ramping Up production from 1.5 TN/ Hrs to 7.5 TN/ Hrs
- Complete erection & installation of warehouse for raw potato at 8 to 10⁰C Temp for capacity of 10000 TN.
- Build Warehouse facility for finished product of -20⁰C Temp for capacity of 3000 TN with its backward & forward linkages.
Dairy Segment
Production Line Ramp Up 08/2017 – 08/2018
- Ramping Up production from 1 LLPD to 2.0 LLPD with upgradation of Utilities.
- Setting up of Retail stores across Ahmedabad.
- Build PEB Warehouse Facility of capacity 2000 TN (Finished Product) & 5000 TN (RM/ PM).
- Setting up of Chilling center (60KL) with cattle storage of 2500.
- Structural fabrication and overall supervision for seamless jobs.
Biproduct Extension
Extraction Enhancement 11/2014 – 08/2017
- CSL Evaporator with structural and civil works.
- Boiler 200TN Thermax (Scada Operated) with Structural & Civil works.
- Bundle Tube -Steam Based Dryer
- Flash Dryer – Gas Based Dryer with backward & forward linkages.
Declaration
I hereby declare that the above-furnished information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Synki Sekhar Biswas
Durban,
South Africa.
Timeline
Head- Projects, Production & Maintenance
Frimax Foods Pty Ltd
2024.07 - Current
Manager- Operations & Maintenance
Zayaan Investments (Chicco Foods)
2021.01 - 2024.06
AM- Projects & Operations Management
Teknofine Foods Pvt Ltd
2018.08 - 2020.12
Senior Engineer
Flourish Pure Foods Pvt Ltd
2017.08 - 2018.08
Executive Engineer
Roquette Riddhi Siddhi Pvt Ltd
2014.11 - 2017.08
Certificate of Higher Education - Safety Engineering
International Institute of Management and Technical
BE - Mechanical Engineering
Shridhar University