Rajendra Mahadeo Varote has over 18 years of experience in production operations, quality assurance, resource management, and project management in the FMCG industry. He has hands-on experience with various production machines and played key roles in automation and facility upgrade projects. As the Manager of Manufacturing at AB Mauri India Pvt. Ltd., he is responsible for production planning and quality control to meet targets. Previously, he held roles with increasing responsibility at Hindustan Unilever Ltd. and Indian Oxalate Ltd., where he improved production processes and efficiencies.

1. Rajendra Mahadeo Varote
Mobile: 09049695818/ 09420134095
E-Mail: rmvarote@rediffmail.com
Production Operations
PROFILE SUMMARY
A dynamic professional with over 18 years of rich experience in:
Production Operations Process Enhancement Quality Assurance
Resource Management Maintenance Operations Budgeting & Cost Control
EHS Management Training & Development Project Management
• Hands on experience in WRA, HSQ Wrapping machines, BOSCH Pouch filling
machines in Blown and Dry Mix Plant
• Demonstrated excellence in handled premier projects in FMCG industry; played
a key role in Spray Dryer Replacement Project and Automation Projects
• Skilled in overseeing & ensuring smooth manufacturing operations within
budgetary limits and as per KPIs
• A keen planner & strategist with expertise in production operations with focus
on profitability by ensuring optimal utilization of resources
• Proficient in developing & streamlining systems with proven ability to enhance
operational effectiveness and meet operational goals within the cost, time &
quality parameters
• Expertise in formulating & implementing production plans & schedules for
manufacturing of the products, efficiently managing production shifts and
maintaining online quality parameters
• Team-based management style coupled with the zeal to drive visions into reality
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Formulating & streamlining functional activities and monitoring routines of different departments
• Coordinating with various departments including material department for ensuring accomplishment of production
targets
• Formulating & implementing production and manpower schedules/ plans for smooth execution of projects within time
& cost parameters
• Overseeing day-to-day production activities and preparing production schedules
• Minimizing performance bottlenecks for high productivity and ensuring timely clearance of materials as per the
requisitions and the defined norms
• Planning and effecting preventive maintenance and breakdown maintenance schedules of various machineries and
instruments to increase machine uptime and equipment reliability
• Ensuring cost reduction by implementing new techniques and working on productivity improvement
• Creating and sustaining a dynamic environment that fosters development opportunities and motivates high
performance amongst team members
ORGANISATIONAL EXPERIENCE

2. Since Oct’12 AB Mauri India Pvt. Ltd., Chiplun as Manager Manufacturing – Bakery Ingredient and Yeast
Extract
Key Result Areas:
• Serving as SPOC for managing overall operation of bakery ingredients and yeast extract plant including plant
maintenance ensuring compliance to production schedules and contractors safety procedures
• Responsible for:
o Formulating production schedules & monitoring the production process
o Ensuring implementation of quality-control programs and strict adherence to product standards and health and
safety guidelines
o Driving team in line with company's policies and goals to achieve the business goals & review their performance
• Involved in pre-production planning of some of the critical RM and PM
• Interfacing with various departments including Suppliers, Managers, etc. for seamless operations
• Accountable for resource management ensuring optimum utilization maximizing productivity
• Coordinating with sales and marketing teams to anticipate demands for newly introduced food products and aiding
peak season demand planning
• Supervising maintenance activities for production equipment
• Engaged in project management and guiding the project from capex stage to stabilization
Highlights
• Played a stellar role in installation and commissioning of FFS machine to enhancing capacity by 2 ton per shift as
compared to previous years
• Pivotal in achieving the yield @99.5 % by reducing the losses and weight give away in machines
• Always achieving the production targets above 98% ; Also supply Unforecasted demand in minimum time by keeping
best Inventory levels with help of purchase team
• Efficiently reduced the production cycle time by taking continuous run for same products and standardization of
mixing time
• Took many initiatives such as blender efficiency trials to streamline / enhance production processes
• Distinction of completing quality projects within time by taking initiatives – cool room; proofer; oven and shifter
Installation and stabilization
Mar’07 – Oct’12 Hindustan Unilever Ltd., Chiplun as Manufacturing Executive
Key Result Areas:
• Served as SPOC for handling overall operation of Blown Powder Plant including carrying out preventive maintenance
schedule of plant and machinery related to the production department and breakdown maintenance in case of
breakdown of machinery to ensure that the production schedules are met
• Responsible for managing:
• Daily production Vs. plan
• Manpower and material management
• Process parameter
• Packing hall activities
• Ensured compliance of production quality to the predefined standards by adherence to quality norms & safe
operations on the shop floor by implementing JH (Autonomous maintenance) as part of TPM
• Coordinated with commercial team ensuring availability of material stock to meet production plan
• Accountable for monthly technical efficiency, energy projects and CEP projects like reuse of treated water; fine
powder/oversize in main flow by small changes
• Conducted Skill-gap analysis of workmen & imparted on the job training & SHE training to improve skills
• Involved in developing & implementing various training programs pertaining to machines & processes

3. • Addressed workmen grievances and union issues and resolved them within TAT
• Functioned as M.R. & E.O. for the enquires against the workmen found non discipline act ; absenteeism or misconduct
Highlight:
• Played stellar role in facilitating project team to replace the spray tower and blender and stabilized same after installation
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Feb’98 – Mar’07 Indian Oxalate Ltd., Chiplun as Production In- charge (Started with trainee engineer
---- shift officer--- General shift officer—Production In charge)
Highlights:
• Instrumental in planning and executing subtle and technology changes strategies to improve yield ; reduction in effluent &
achieved reduction in raw- material consumption
• Handled licensing renewal work, handling other Govt. authorities including Excise, MPCB
• Looking towards Local & Export dispatches
• Monitoring cash flow at factory site
• Handling local HR work
• Close coordination with all Dept. ensuring smooth operation
• Pivotal in reducing per ton consumption by 300 kg/ ton to 250kg/ton of one of the major RM by efficient operation of
evaporator and using high concentration RM thereby reducing the generation of spent
EDUCATION
1997 BE (Chemical) from Shivaji University, Maharashtra
Other Course:
2009 TPM facilitator course --five days in Hindustan Unilever ltd. Chiplun
TRAININGS ATTENDED
• IMS training work shop for three days in AB Mauri India Pvt. Ltd. by TUV India in 2012
• Internal Auditor course two days in AB Mauri India Pvt. Ltd in 2013
• SAP for three days in Hindustan Unilever Ltd., Silvasa in 2007
IT SKILLS
• MS Office Suite, SAP & Internet Applications
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 07th
May 1976
Permanent Address: At/Post: Kapileshwar, Tal: Radhanagree, Dist.: Kolhapur-416208
Languages Known: English, Hindi & Marathi
Passport: Available
Reference: Available on request
Willing to relocate