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Navnath Pawar

@navnathpawar

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Plant operations leader driving quality, compliance, and cost-efficient food manufacturing excellence.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior operations role in food manufacturing where I can lead quality, compliance, and cost optimization efforts while developing teams and driving scalable process improvements.

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.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Plant Operations Manager

Current

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.

Quality Assurance HACCP Cost Optimization SOP Development Supplier Management

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.

Production Planning Supply Chain Inventory Management Quality Control SOPs Procurement Warehouse Management

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.

Market Research Consumer Insights Project Management Procurement Team Leadership Data Analysis