Krishnakant Mishra is seeking a head of operations role in FMCG, preferably food processing. He has over 14 years of experience in production operations, process control, quality assurance, plant maintenance, project management, and team leadership in FMCG. Some of his responsibilities have included optimizing production processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing capital projects, and driving plant profitability. He is currently the manager of operations at Ruchi J-Oil Pvt. Ltd., where he has led operations, maintenance, QA/QC, EHS, engineering, and expansion projects.

1. KRISHNAKANT MISHRA
57-C, DK-1, Danish Kunj, Cell no. 09755029473
Kolar Road, Bhopal kkm80123@rediffmail.com
Seek a Head of Operation assignment in the area of FMCG especially food processing
with an organization of repute.
 A competent & dynamic professional having 14+Years of mixed exposure in the area of
Production Operation, Process control, Quality Assurance, Plant maintenance, Project &
Product development, Packaging, Logistic, Finance & Team handling in various FMCG.
 Designed & executed several change initiatives, resulting in optimised production,
business performance, operational efficiency and profitability in the plant; managed all
internal and external audits and ensured completion without major issues.
 Headed to install various green & brown field projects for Refinery, Solvent Extraction
Plant, Lecithin, Nitrogen Blanketing, Tank Farm, Packaging line, Soya Germ Separation,
fat splitting, Bio diesel, Glycerine refining, Soap noodles,Utility & ETP etc,
 A keen planner & strategist with expertise in planning & managing production operations
 Well versed in developing and improving processes to stabilise products as per process
parameters & formalised the EHSQ department, implemented the ISO 14001, 18000 and
22000 certifications, HACCP, food safety, upgraded the environment rating (OSHA) and
maximised compliance.
 Keen understanding of the standards, implementation of quality systems and excellent
skills in complying with the norms of regulatory authorities.
 Proven abilities to enhance the production operations through optimize resource &
capacity utilization; escalate productivity & operational efficiencies; while curtailing the
costs/ expenses.
 Rich knowledge of business processes across the manufacturing organisation with
specialisation in edible oil manufacturing industry.
 An effective communicator & leader with strong analytical, problem solving &
organisational abilities.
CAREER SCAN
Manager – Operation
Ruchi J-Oil Pvt. Ltd. Shujalpur (M.P.) (Mar’14- Present)
Leading FMCG company Ruchi Soya Industries Ltd formed joint venture with global trading
firm Toyota Psusho Corporation & Japan edible oil major J-Oil Mill in one of its units at
Shujalpurin February 2013 to manufacture & introduced new innovative product in Indian
market.
MY ROLE:
 Leading the operations team of entire factory, production & maintenance, QA/QC, EHS,
engineering services & projects, engineering purchase & stores and as well as expansion
& new projects at the locations. Planned & executed several capability development and
expansion projects with multi crore budgets. Met the ROI on CAPEX

2.  Ensuring effective preventive maintenance to avoide production disruptions and minimize
downtime. Minimized waste generation across the factory through proper capacity
utilization of plant machineries, material and men.
 Created a process that enabled conversion of low grade refined oil into premium grades
that is in demand in the market.
 Liaised with multiple government agencies and officials, and obtained approvals related
to ISO, HACCP, and Kosher.
 Driving plant profitability monitoring & improving KPI of operations like plant
efficiency, productivity, MTBF, MTTR, OEE, critical equipment catogry,
equipment life cycle cost, inventory time, inprocess & customer quality, sales
targets, dead & obsolesce of RM/FG inventory.
 Maintaing a sound organizational environment and employee relations by
developing a strong team of employees and motivating employees to perform.
ACHEIVEMENTS:
 Setup PLC controlled SS tank farm for oil storage & packaging line under nitrogen
blanketing.
 Installed PRSO mini refinery to control quality parameters of newly launched
FRYMORE (high stable frying oil).
 Established soya germ separation unit at various locations in the group companies.
 Developed new product called FRYMORE ( high stable frying oil) under the new
technology (TEE UP) which is unique in India with coordination of Japanese team.
 Key person for technology transfer with J Oil Mill, Japan and developing to launch soya
germ oil in Indian market as Super premium high quality edible oil.
 Saved 5% in operational cost of plant through energy, utility & men power optimization.
 Implement KAIZEN through focussed improvement pillar methodology under TPM,
Increased Overall Plant efficiency (OPE) from 62% to 74%.
Team Leader- Project Sales (Oil Milling)
Buhler India Private Limited- Bangalore (Jul’12 – Feb’14)
MY Role
 Generated business for the Oil/Feed Business Units. Identify new customers and
develop business relationships. Identify key competition and new markets.
 Finalized final plant layout diagram & help in installation & commissioning. The
area of responsibility for selling OIL machines.
 Independent for generation of inquiry, submission of offers, and follow up till order
is closed. Feedback about new trends in the industry.
 Prepared intelligence report about competitor activates and their move etc.
Project & Production Engineer
Jaiprakash Associates Limited (agri initiatives division), Rewa (MP) (Jul’10 – Jun’12)
 Looked after the all technical matters of Solvent Extraction Plant, Oil Mill, Refinery
and Lecithin production.

3.  Successfully completed project for Soybean processing unit (erection &
commissioning) in following areas:
 Soybean crushing of 600 TPD & food grade DOC unit.
 Mustard oil mill of 600 TPD through screw expellers.
 Soya Oil Refinery of 120 TPD with Lecithin extraction plant.
 Tank Farm, oil packaging (Pouch, Bottle & Jar) & FBC Boiler & utility
 Co-ordinates process control activities from raw materials to finished product.
Attainments:
 Played a key role in conducting analysis of daily performance, results, solving
various issues and conducting the quality analysis.
 Major Oils Processed & Packed: Soybean & Mustard.
Project & Production Manager
Wilmar International Group, Dumai- Indonesia (May’08 – May’10)
 Execute shift planning / operations in order to achieve best quality product with better
productivity and less cost of production through the optimum utilization of manpower,
machinery and materials.
 Overseeing operations for day to day production of: Palm Oil Refinery (3000TPD),
Fractionation plant & Bio Diesel Production (3000TPD).
 Preparation of MIS report and daily production report.
 Exceeded quality and productivity goals within 3 months.
 Handled Methanol recovery plant (210TPD) through rectifying Distillations column.
 Ensure quick responses & remedial action to machine break-down.
 Ensure accidents are thoroughly investigated and appropriate safety measures are
institutionalized.
 Handled Packaging line (Pouch, Bottle & Jar) of finished product.
 Major Oils Processed & Packed: CPO & CPKO
Project & Production Engineer
VVF LTD Unit-II Gandhidham, Kutch, Gujarat. (Oct’ 05 - Apr’ 08)
 Worked as production engineer for non edible oil processing unit (Oleo chemical
complex) from erection-commissioning & further in production.
 Executed DFA project & commissioned it timely. Ensured pipe fabrication and
standards of the fabrication codes, reconciliation of overall site coordination with
civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation & consulting firm.
 Managed day to day operations of 600 MT fatty splitting coloumn (Lurgi), 40 MT
glycerin refinery & soap noodles unit.
 Instrumental in handling entire process through DCS control system.
 Major Oils Processed: CPO, CPKO, PFAD, RBDPS, RMO & RCO.

4. Production Engineer
Shree AshwinVanaspatiInd. (P) Ltd, Samalaya - Baroda Gujarat (Sep’ 04 - Oct’ 05)
 Effectively managed production operations, quality assurance, process improvements,
and safety measures for Continuous 300 TPD packed column refinery & 300 TPD
Solvent Extraction Plant.
 Responsible for 100 TPD oil hydrogenation & 20 TPD bakery unit (Rasada Brand)
 Supervise packing line of finished product packed in Pouch, Bottle & Jar.
 Major Oils Processed & Packed:CPO, CPKO, RSO, SBO, RBO etc.
Shift Engineer – Production
Madhusudan Industries Limited, Gandhinagar, Gujarat (Jun’ 03 - Aug’ 04)
 Spearheading entire gamut of production, process and quality control operations for:
 200 TPD continuous edible oil refinery & 300TPD SEP.
 100 TPD hydrogenation systems for vanaspati ghee.
 100 TPD continuous dry fractionation systems through drum filter.
 40 TPD bakery unit for its Madhuram & others brand.
 Responsible for overall management of the shop floor during the assigned shift/period.
 Delivered production output targets for the assigned shift.
 Ensured proper hand over & take over of shift
 Ensured operation of plant and machinery as per SOP.
 Ensured optimal utilization of plant and machinery through proper process control.
Supervise packing line of finished product packed in Pouch, Bottle & Jar.
 Major Oils Processed & Packed: Rapeseed, Soybeans, Rice bran &Crude Palm Oil.
ACADEMIA
Executive MBA in General Management program from Shailesh J Mehata School of
Management (IIT Powai) with ‘Good’ Grade in the year 2009-10
B.Tech (Food Technology) from Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramoday Vishwavidhyalaya
Satna M.P. in the year 2002. Secured 6.8 G.P.A.
IT FORTE
Hands on experience of AUTOCAD & CATIA
Conversant with MS Office 2007, MS Project & SAP
TRAINING AT WORKS
J Oil Mill had organized one week special training on soybean germ separation, SEP &
refinery in JAPAN in March 2015.
One week training has given on project sales by Buhler India in 2013.

5. PERSONAL DOSSIER
Father’s Name : Mr. L M Mishra
Date of Birth : 21st June 1980
Languages Known : English, Hindi and Gujarati
Marital Status : Spouse & one kid
Current Salary : INR 11 Lacks. (CTC)
Expected Salary : Best as per the industry
Notice Period : 2 Months
Passport No : N9332095 & valid until 22.06.2026
REFRENCES:
Mr. Mohana Rao (Unit Head at Ruchi Soya Industries Ltd)
M.N. +91 9755097689
Mr. Pravin Kesare (Sr Manager at Ruchi Soya Industries Ltd)
M.N. +91 9755097694
(K K Mishra)