Prashant Azad

• Oversee project management for alcoholic beverages sector, ensuring effective planning, monitoring, and execution of projects.
  Prepare layouts for filling/bottling lines, utilities, and storage facilities, including CO2 tanks and water treatment plants.
  
  Implement and control project schedules while managing human and material resources efficiently.
  Coordinate the procurement of machinery, equipment, and consumables, aligning resources with project timelines and requirements.
  Lead project activities for Krones bottling lines and winery construction, enhancing operational efficiency and compliance.
• Led cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment and execution.
• Coordinated resources and materials to support project delivery.
• Developed project plans and schedules to guide team activities.
• Managed multiple concurrent projects from initiation through closure phases.
• Created project performance reports for management review.

• Plan and oversee operations for Personal Hygiene and Packaging Plants, ensuring alignment with sales forecasts and customer requirements.
  
  Implement production schedules and resource planning for raw materials, packaging, and consumables to optimize efficiency.
  
  Lead new product development initiatives, including process design and packaging innovations, enhancing market competitiveness.
  
  Ensure adherence to EHS, manufacturing, and quality standards, maintaining a Zero-Accidents Policy across all facilities.
  
  Mentor staff at all levels, promoting teamwork and professional development to achieve operational excellence.
• Managed daily operations and coordinated workflow across departments.
• Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for efficiency.
• Oversaw inventory management and ensured accurate stock levels.

• Managed engineering and industrialization projects, ensuring alignment with operational goals.
  
  Led maintenance activities, focusing on KPIs such as availability, MTTR, and MTBF while tracking budget expenses.
  
  Developed and executed skill development plans for a multidisciplinary engineering team.
  
  Designed process plans, BOMs, and layout for plant equipment, optimizing workspace efficiency.
  
  Conducted root cause analysis and promoted KAIZEN culture, significantly reducing downtime and waste.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams to enhance product development and launch processes.
• Implemented process improvements to optimize operational efficiency and reduce waste.

• Configured and designed engineering schemes, selecting optimal technology and equipment for projects.
• Managed project timelines and ensured adherence to quality standards.
• Ensured compliance with environmental regulations and statutory requirements for project execution.
• Managed tender processes, negotiated purchases, and awarded contracts to vendors and suppliers.
• Coordinated with vendors to ensure on-time delivery of materials and equipment.
• Oversaw project administration, including recruitment for project-level positions.
• Monitored project budgets and costs while preparing daily progress reports.
• Reviewed and approved GA, structural, and architectural drawings for material planning.
• Analyzed project risks to facilitate safe and timely execution of construction activities.

• Monitored daily plant operations to ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Implemented process improvements that enhanced productivity and reduced waste.
• Provided technical assistance and guidance to subordinates as required.
• Trained and mentored staff on safety protocols and operational procedures.

• Managed production and packaging operations for Staples products, including rice, beans, sugar, spices, and dry fruits.
• Planned manpower and raw materials for daily, weekly, and monthly production forecasts.
• Oversaw operations of FFS packing machines, semi-automatic and manual pouch packing machines, and automatic sorting and cleaning machines.
• Prepared daily and monthly MIS reports for packaging plants.
• Assisted in troubleshooting technical issues to minimize downtime and disruptions.

Performed routine maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure optimal equipment functionality.

• Collaborated with secondary projects team for relocation and installation of production and packaging lines.
• Drove process improvements within module team, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
• Cultivated cost consciousness across module team to optimize resource utilization.
• Adhered to safety protocols, promoting a safe working environment for all employees.

Supervised daily production operations, ensuring efficiency and adherence to quality standards.

• Coordinated team schedules to optimize resource allocation and achieve production targets.
• Monitored equipment performance to identify maintenance requirements and minimize downtime.

• Operated machinery adhering to safety guidelines and established operational procedures.
• Followed production schedules to efficiently achieve daily operational targets.
• Participated in team meetings focused on process improvements and enhancing safety measures.