Navnath Pawar
@navnathpawar
Plant operations leader driving quality, compliance, and cost-efficient food manufacturing excellence.
What I'm looking for
I am an accomplished Plant Operations Manager with over 10 years' experience in food manufacturing, quality assurance, and P&L oversight. I have led manufacturing operations for in-house and B2B clients, implemented cost-reduction and process-improvement initiatives, and improved OEE while reducing consumer complaints.
I am skilled in regulatory compliance and audits (HACCP, BRC, FSSAI, ISO), procurement and warehouse management (FIFO/LIFO), and building high-performing teams to meet production targets and business growth objectives. I combine strategic planning with hands-on operational execution to deliver measurable improvements in quality, cost and delivery.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Plant Operations Manager
Curefoods India Private Limited
Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)
Directed all manufacturing operations for in-house and B2B clients, implemented cost-optimization measures while maintaining quality, reduced consumer complaints and improved OEE, and achieved 100% compliance across HACCP, BRC, FSSAI, and ISO audits.
Operations Manager
Qwikpik Technology Pvt. Ltd.
Feb 2019 - Jul 2023 (4 years 5 months)
Managed end-to-end production, supply chain, and quality for retail hot snacks and meals, implemented FIFO/LIFO warehouse systems and SOPs, and ensured regulatory compliance to support on-time dispatch and monthly sales targets.
Vice President (Research)
Reevolv Advisory Services Pvt. Ltd.
Jan 2014 - Feb 2019 (5 years 1 month)
Led a multi-city research division delivering consumer food product insights and conducted diagnostics for large catering clients with recommendations on procurement, material handling and ERP implementation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Institute of Technology & Management (ITM)
Post Graduate Diploma in Management, Finance
2012 - 2014
Completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Finance) focusing on managerial finance and related business disciplines.
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