Senthilkumar Arikrishnan
Accra
Summary
Results-driven Operations and Plant Management professional with 18 years of experience in industrial bakery and food manufacturing across Africa and Asia. Expertise in greenfield projects, factory setup, automation, cost control, and food safety systems. Demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive operational improvements that support commercial growth in multinational and QSR environments. Results-driven Operations Manager with expertise in Supply Chain Management and Production Planning. Committed to optimizing logistics and enhancing cost control to drive operational efficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Operation manager
Tradim Africa limited
01.2024 - Current
- Managed operations for Tradim Africa Limited, enhancing representation of Puratos ingredients across Ghana.
- Led sales and market development of Puratos solutions, enhancing penetration in food industries and HORECA clients.
- Drove sales of diverse baking and food ingredients, increasing market share among food industries and HORECA clients.
- Handled distribution and commercial development of Panzani product ranges and Pressea juice, improving product availability and customer access.
- Coordinate with principals, customers, and internal teams to ensure product availability, market penetration, and customer satisfaction.
PLANT MANAGER
Dailyfood limited
Accra
04.2017 - Current
- Planned, directed and coordinated operations for production, machinery and processing within company policies and procedures.
- Oversaw employees and programs that increased team productivity and optimized facility output.
- Improved workflow processes to maximize efficiency and enhance operations.
- Eliminated material waste and reduced unnecessary labor hours, contributing to cost savings.
- Increased plant safety by implementing proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Coordinated maintenance strategy for equipment, focusing on predictive and preventive measures to minimize downtime.
- Implemented clear and effective planning strategies to meet supply chain needs, meet demand and optimize distribution.
- Implemented supply chain processes that streamlined operations and improved overall performance.
- Conducted vendor monitoring and supply chain management activities in compliance with internal logistics standards.
- Negotiated prices and terms with suppliers, vendors or freight forwarders.
- Boosted KPIs and continuous improvement strategies to enhance logistical operations and meet supply chain needs.
ASSISTANT MANAGER
Chi Limited Tie Up with Coca cola international
Accra
05.2010 - 12.2016
- Organized schedules and workflows to ensure optimal shift coverage during peak business demands.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members, promoting accountability and improving overall group productivity.
- Directed and led employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
- Mentored staff, improving skills and guiding them to consistently achieve daily targets through hands-on leadership.
- Coached team members, providing constructive feedback that strengthened productivity and boosted confidence.
- Collaborated with supply chain department to create strategies that aligned with sales and profit objectives.
- Conducted recruitment processes to identify and select qualified candidates for various positions.
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT MANAGER
Craze India private limited, Britannia Biscuits
Madurai
06.2008 - 04.2010
- Managed materials to meet production goals and specific customer demands.
- Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing to ensure timely fulfillment of orders.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies, and coordinated manpower to align with production demand.
- Monitored staff training and output to maintain compliance.
- Maintained top-notch quality control standards and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue.
- Directed process improvements and cost reduction initiatives to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Created SOPs and documented system, planning criteria and procedures.
Manufacturing supervisor
Modern Bakers Private Limited
Chennai
07.2006 - 04.2008
- Led day-to-day biscuit production operations, overseeing manpower to ensure smooth workflow.
- Coordinated production planning, machine loading, and resource allocation for optimum output.
- Tracked raw material consumption and production efficiency, minimizing wastage.
- Reduced losses through process improvements and implemented RCA & CAPA.
- Ensured implementation of GMP & GHP standards on the shop floor.
- Supported budget vs actual cost tracking and cost saving initiatives.
- Developed weekly labour variance reports and contributed to monthly cost control analysis.
- Participated in new product trials and production line improvements
Education
Bachelors of commerce - Exposure
Annamalai University
01.2006
MBA - Production Management
Alagappa university
Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics Coordination
- Production Planning
- Cost Control
- Food manufacturing
- Food safety compliance
- Continuous Improvement
- Compliance Understanding
- Product development
- Factory establishment
- Staff Management
- Hiring and Training
- Team Building and Development
- People Development
- Strategic Planning
Accomplishments
- Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
- Complete sausage rolls and muffin automation line installed and maintained till date.
- Modified Rondo pastry line to hamburger bun product.
- Become first YUM and RBI audited facility.
- ISO, FSSC, YUM certification.
- Expanded QSR and BOSS BAKER product services entire West African countries.
Languages
- English
- Tamil, First Language
- English, C2
Timeline
Operation manager
Tradim Africa limited
01.2024 - Current
PLANT MANAGER
Dailyfood limited
04.2017 - Current
ASSISTANT MANAGER
Chi Limited Tie Up with Coca cola international
05.2010 - 12.2016
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT MANAGER
Craze India private limited, Britannia Biscuits
06.2008 - 04.2010
Manufacturing supervisor
Modern Bakers Private Limited
07.2006 - 04.2008
Bachelors of commerce - Exposure
Annamalai University
MBA - Production Management
Alagappa university