Pramod Puttahonnegowda

• Defined project objectives and deliverables, aligning stakeholder expectations with project outcomes.
• Managed comprehensive dairy industry projects from inception to completion, Enhancing operational efficiency through strategic planning and effective coordination.
• Developed detailed project scopes and CAPEX proposals, establishing and tracking clear timelines.
• Prepared KPI dashboards and milestone reports for executive review and decision-making.
• Optimized production workflows, resulting in reduced downtime and improved throughput and product quality.
• Led end-to-end coordination with global suppliers—including Tetra Pak, GEA, Almac, Karl Schnell, SPX, and Stephan—from engineering design phase through to installation and commissioning. Ensured timely execution of dairy processing systems by aligning design specifications, delivery schedules, and on-site installation requirements for key projects
• Led pre-engineering, design, installation and commissioning of 20M SAR Tetra Pak CIP station project with rated capacity of 35 m³/hr. Enhancing hygiene compliance and reducing manual downtime, supporting long-term asset efficiency and operational scalability.
• Delivered SAR 6M cheese rework cooking and filtration system (Karl Schnell), achieving SAR 7M cost savings and reducing product loss by 12%, while improving sustainability and operational efficiency.
• Executed project worth SAR 9M mozzarella cooker (Almac, Italy) by installing and commissioning, doubling production capacity and integrating centralized CIP and automated ingredient dosing for improved efficiency and blend consistency.
• Acquired knowledge of 3-A Sanitary Standards and EHEDG guidelines, focusing on hygienic equipment design and compliance with food safety requirements.

• Specialized in processed cheese production and recipe
optimization, driving improvements in product quality,
consistency, and cost efficiency.
• Strengthened GMP standards through rigorous hygiene and housekeeping practices, ensuring full compliance with quality protocols.
• Led cross-functional teams in root cause analysis to resolve operational issues, enhancing process reliability and reducing downtime.
• Monitored Critical Control Points (CCPs) and Operational
Prerequisite Programs (OPRPs) with precision, swiftly
addressing deviations to maintain food safety and regulatory compliance.
• Trained and mentored production operatives in 5S principles, improving workspace organization and operational flow.
• Supervised a team of 60 personnel, fostering a high-performance culture that reduced production downtime by 30%.
• Implemented over 13 Kaizen initiatives in the process area, resulting in measurable improvements in productivity and enhancing workplace safety.
• Strategically aligned manpower and machinery with production schedules, optimizing resource utilization and throughput.
• Hands-on experience in cheese blending and processing, with a focus on recipe refinement for cost savings and customer satisfaction.
• Designed and deployed pictorial SOPs across operational units, enhancing training effectiveness and minimizing human error.
• Collaborated with the R&D team during product trials for processed cheese, gaining hands-on experience in product development and formulation.

• Focused on dairy processing fat-rich, fermented, and processed dairy products; ensuring strict adherence to quality standards and procedures; compliance.
• Ensured adherence to quality standards and procedural compliance.
• Delivered products meeting process specifications and timelines.
• Maintained daily documentation on safety, quality, and employee performance.
• Proficient in utilizing computer programs for operational tasks.
• Thoroughly trained in SCADA operations, with a strong proficiency in system monitoring and troubleshooting.