Chaithanya Krishna J N

Improved Asset Utilization by ~12% through effective shift planning, line balancing, and enhanced equipment reliability.

Reduced Unplanned Downtimes by 18% by driving root cause analysis, quick corrective actions, and preventive maintenance coordination.

Strengthened Daily Management Systems (DMS) to track KPIs, conduct loss-tree analysis, and implement sustainable corrective actions.

Implemented Lean Manufacturing & TPM practices (5S, Kaizen, SMED, AM/PM), resulting in measurable improvements in OEE.

Championed initiatives to reduce packaging material losses by 10%, contributing to cost savings and efficiency.

Coached and developed frontline teams in problem-solving, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement mindset, building long-term operational capability.Improved Asset Utilization by ~12% through effective shift planning, line balancing, and enhanced equipment reliability. Reduced Unplanned Downtimes by 18% by driving root cause analysis, quick corrective actions, and preventive maintenance coordination. Strengthened Daily Management Systems (DMS) to track KPIs, conduct loss-tree analysis, and implement sustainable corrective actions. Implemented Lean Manufacturing & TPM practices (5S, Kaizen, SMED, AM/PM), resulting in measurable improvements in OEE. Championed initiatives to reduce packaging material losses by 10%, contributing to cost savings and efficiency. Coached and developed frontline teams in problem-solving, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement mindset, building long-term operational capability.

Skills: Manufacturing Operations · Lean Manufacturing · TPM · Production Management · Process Optimization · KPI Tracking · Team Leadership · Change Management · ERP (SAP/ Microsoft Dynamics) · Preventive Maintenance · Cost Reduction

Currently based in the UAE (Sharjah/Dubai corridor) and available for immediate joining. Open to senior production, plant, and manufacturing management roles across the region.

Dynamic and hands-on Manufacturing & Operations Leader with 8+ years of proven success driving productivity, compliance, and team excellence in the FMCG ,food, and chemical industries. I specialize in leading large-scale, multi-shift production operations often overseeing teams of 250+and transforming performance through Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM frameworks.

My expertise spans end-to-end plant operations, from cost-effective resource and labor planning to budget control, complex batch processing, and robust ERP (SAP/Microsoft Dynamics Navision) utilization. I am passionate about eliminating waste, minimizing downtime, and maximizing OEE through root-cause analysis, preventive maintenance, and digital shop-floor innovations.

I have delivered up to 66% gains in output and 20% downtime reduction through Lean initiatives, while also leading the seamless transition of full production lines to ISO, GMP, and FSSC 22000 compliance. I thrive on solving complex operational challenges streamlining packaging, perfecting shift management, and ensuring high-care food safety benchmarks.

Known for building and training high-performing, cross-departmental teams, I manage recruitment, onboarding, upskilling, and safety culture with a focus on results and staff development. Specialized in breakfast cereals, extrusion, stabilizer and emulsifier blends, and high-volume ingredient and materials planning.

Now in the UAE and ready for immediate joining, I’m eager to advance operational excellence and business results as a senior manufacturing or operations manager for a future-focused company in the FMCG, food, or chemical sector.

B.Tech Mechanical engineering