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Munas Kallingal

Munas Kallingal

Jeddah,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Production Manager with over 10 years of expertise in Frozen Food production planning, resource management, and quality assurance. Demonstrated leadership in driving process improvements, adopting lean manufacturing practices, spearheading cost reduction initiatives, and establishing quality systems to boost production efficiency. Focused on technical and customer-centric approaches to enhance workforce productivity.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Production Manager

Seara Arabia Food Industrial Company
Jeddah, Mecca Region
09.2024 - Current
  • Played a vital role in the successful launch of a factory startup by actively assisting in various operational steps, including process setup, resource coordination, and workflow optimization, contributing to the efficient commencement of production activities.
  • Assisted in production planning for improved workflow management throughout the manufacturing unit.
  • Successfully achieved 47 MT daily productivity, surpassing the 45 MT target within two months of the startup factory launch. Played a key role in optimizing two production lanes by implementing a continuous process improvement strategy and conducting comprehensive training sessions for the entire production team.
  • Led training sessions to enhance team skill set and performance levels.
  • Streamlined operations by identifying inefficiencies in the production process.
  • Oversaw compliance with company policies and industry regulations at all times, upheld company reputation.
  • Developed comprehensive plans with other management staff to drive operational success.
  • Worked closely with the Production Manager to implement strategic plans, reached business objectives.
  • Managed inventory controls, reduced material wastage and overspending.
  • Coordinated team members for improved productivity and work flow.
  • Enhanced production efficiency by implementing new scheduling methods.
  • Raised daily productivity and production capacity by optimising existing processes and software.
  • Employed working understanding of stock control systems and extensive warehouse experience to consistently achieve KPIs.
  • Monitored, evaluated and reported production performance daily, proactively actioning opportunities to improve process efficiency.

Assistant production manager

Zamil Food Industries
Dammam, Eastern Province
10.2023 - 07.2024
  • Facilitated smooth production flow through effective task prioritisation and planning.
  • Specialized in diverse range of frozen food categories, including premium burgers, expertly formed and breaded items, signature Zinger products, and full muscle selections.
  • Adept in creation of fully cooked and marinated delicacies that cater to varied tastes, alongside tender cuts that guarantee customer satisfaction.
  • Proficient in producing assortment of cold cuts, kebabs, meatballs, sausages, franks, and calibrated products, as well as unique oriental and minced meat offerings.
  • Successfully increased production from average of monthly 1750 MT to 2380 MT
  • Managed 6 Team Leaders and 230 production staff for 9 Months.
  • Implemented strategies for optimal efficiency and quality, achieving exceptional output.
  • Coordinated teams to streamline processes and enhance and reach production target.
  • Ensured food safety and quality control compliance during high-volume production.
  • Partnered with suppliers for consistent raw material supply, aiding efficient production.
  • Led staff, fostering culture of improvement and collaboration, boosting productivity.
  • Identified and acted on improvement opportunities, driving record production efficiency.
  • Managed cleaning protocols and hygiene standards to ensure safe and sanitary environment

Assistant production manager

Al-Kabeer Group of Companies -Sahar Food Industry
Dubai, UAE
09.2018 - 08.2023
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain team to develop production plans, reduce waste, and increase efficiency
  • Oversee entire production process and delivery.
  • Optimize production schedules to ensure on-time delivery and minimize downtime
  • Monitor production performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement process improvements.
  • Continuously improve production processes through data analysis and optimization.
  • Develop production and packing forecasts to support supply chain planning and capacity planning.
  • Maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track production performance and communicate progress.
  • Utilized Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) to measure production performance and identify areas for improvement.
  • Conducted root cause analysis of quality issues and implemented corrective and preventive actions.
  • Optimized production processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Managed resources to ensure efficient and cost-effective production.
  • Developed staffing plans, trained team members, and fostered positive and productive team culture.
  • Managed budgets, controlled costs, and identified cost-saving opportunities.
  • Identified cost savings through process optimization and manpower allocations.
  • Collaborated with R&D to design experiments that evaluated processing conditions' impact on product quality attributes.
  • Conducted sensory evaluations for new product development and provided feedback to optimize formulation and packaging.
  • Collaborated with R&D to develop and implement new products and production method
  • Conducted feasibility studies of new production methods and equipment to enhance quality and

Quality Assurance Officer

Al-Kabeer Group of Companies -Sahar Food Industry
Dubai, UAE
09.2015 - 08.2018
  • Maintained quality assurance programs and standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
  • Conducted regular quality audits and inspections of production processes, raw materials, and
  • Monitored and maintained documentation of quality records..
  • Investigated customer complaints and implemented corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
  • Managed quality control programs including FSSC-22000, HACCP, GMP, and SOPs to ensure product safety and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Trained and coached production and quality personnel on quality assurance and control procedures, standards, and good manufacturing practices.

· Conducted root cause analysis and implemented corrective and preventive actions for non- conformance incidents.

· Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support new product launches and ensure compliance with quality and safety requirements.

Education

Master of Science - Microbiology

Bharatiyar University
India
05.2013 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

Calicut University
India
04.2010 - 03.2013

Skills

  • Production Planning & Control
  • Materials requirement planning
  • Prioritising tasks under pressure
  • Supply chain understanding
  • Achieving targets
  • Performance Tracking
  • Production Optimization
  • Resource Management Budgeting & Cost Control
  • Team Management & Leadership
  • Process Improvement & Forecasting and Master Planning
  • Inventory control knowledge
  • R&D Collaboration
  • Quality Assurance & Control
  • Waste reduction strategies

Certification

  • Diploma In Supply Chain Management
  • Certification For Implementation OF HACCP
  • Level 3 HACCP Certificate from High Field, UK.
  • Person In Charge (PIC) Level 3 certificate (Dubai)
  • Training in FSSC 22000 &I SO 22000:2005 food safety management system.
  • Awareness Training in FSSC 22000 V.4.1 with TACCP & VACCP
  • Training in Cleaning and Disinfection & Chemical and Safety Awareness
  • First Aid Training
  • Fire and Safety Training
  • KPI Management Awareness Training& Work Shop

Timeline

Assistant Production Manager

Seara Arabia Food Industrial Company
09.2024 - Current

Assistant production manager

Zamil Food Industries
10.2023 - 07.2024

Assistant production manager

Al-Kabeer Group of Companies -Sahar Food Industry
09.2018 - 08.2023

Quality Assurance Officer

Al-Kabeer Group of Companies -Sahar Food Industry
09.2015 - 08.2018

Master of Science - Microbiology

Bharatiyar University
05.2013 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

Calicut University
04.2010 - 03.2013
Munas Kallingal