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+ + 91 9443005129

12/619 A,Marthoma Nagar,Gudalur,The Nilgiris,Tamil Nadu / Manoj. D. Archibald
A Senior Tea Manufacturing Manager with over 21 Years’ experience in Tea Manufacture(C.T.C.,Orthodox and Green Tea, Handling Bought leaf, Tea tasting, Factory upkeep ,machinery upkeep, Trustea certification, factory administration, recruitment, public relations, excise documentation, operation along with day to day activities including labour management, vendor management, logistics, facility management, outsourcing,etc.
  • Thorough knowledge in Tea Manufacture (CTC. Black Tea and Orthodox Black Tea) and knowledge in Green Tea Manufacture
  • A consistent performer having successful track record of making visible contribution to raise productivity with application of business management & administrative skills.
  • Proven expertise in developing procedures, service standards, operational policiesplanning/implementing effective control measures to reduce running costs of unit.
  • Skilled in planning, supervising and managing the overall operations of tea factory including resource planning, procurement and maintenance of inventory levels for smooth functioning of all departments.
  • Expertise in Managing & operating in different environments & serving as key point of contact for senior management. Proven people management skills coupled with professional competencies in mobilizing and judiciously managing resources with structured inputs.
  • Worked for Organic Tea Manufacture Units Certified with ISO and 100 % EOU
  • Trustea coordinator of M/s. T.C. Tea and enterprises (P) Ltd.,
  • Record of success in acquiring closed factories, setting up new company, introduction of consumer packets, brand developing and Marketing tea.

Professional Highlights

Work Experience

Since Apr 2005withM/s. T.C. Tea and Enterprises (P) Ltd ( As Manager from April 2005 to March 2010)

AsSenior Manager (Since 2010 to till date )

In-charge of overall operations and company administration for 2 factories. Responsible for overall operations management, compliance, customer service, resource management including recruitment, payroll, training, leading and monitoring the performance of team members to ensure efficiency in manufacturing operations. Overseeing production planning and cost control functions while implementing policies and procedures complying with statutory rules and regulations.

  • Responsible for continuous process improvement and deciding process parameters to get maximum output from all operations by implementing new processes and systems.
  • Reviewing existing systems & procedures and designed internal controls/quality audit checks for various operational areas for achieving higher operational efficiency, resource rationalization and cost reduction.
  • Accountable for maintaining appropriate documentation including central excise documentswhile ensuring precision, accuracy and compliance to the standards as well as statutory compliances.
  • Executing and developing the best practices and standard operating procedures targeting at organizational excellence a devising cost control measures to implement cost effective.
  • Maintaining Industrial relations and liaising with Govt. agencies to obtain necessary approvals.
  • Developing new processes concept for production optimization and developing sequencing of manufacturing steps.
  • Preparing weekly / monthly production reports, standard operating procedures, efficiently managing over all activities of the factories including technical, administrative, and regulatory and personnel.
  • Mobilizing and judiciously managing resources to optimize operational efficiency and rolling out strategies for all functional areas and generated high work tempo to stand out in the face of stiff competition.
  • Spearheading productivity improvement activities required producing tea while controlling the cost and maintaining world class quality.
  • Reviewing the operational practices, identify the areas of obstruction / quality failures and advising on system and process changes for qualitative improvement in productivity.
  • Propagating Quality Circle movement and developing quality culture in the work force to achieve quality leadership in the industry.
  • Key achievements:

Successfully formed private limited company andacquired two manufacturing unit.

Recognized for achieving highest price in coonoor auction.

Instrumental in introducing consumer packets.

Feb 2002 – Apr 2005withM/S Silent valley tea factory (P) Ltd,Gudalur, The Nilgiris

As Senior Factory In charge

Reopened and restructured the overall closed factory and established operations from ground level. Developed and monitored performance against key success metrics while identifying and mitigating risks associated to operations.Formulated plan for implemented new process concepts for production optimization and develop guidelines for the sequencing of manufacturing activities.

  • Complied with corporate policies on environmental, health and safety in order to confirm to government-mandated policies; maintained accident-free operation and achieved plant safety objectives.
  • Responsible for planning and overall operations management, dispatch, development, modification and release of material for production as per requirement.
  • Communicated with stakeholders to ensure commitments are served on time and to ensure processing documents are as guidelines.
  • Accomplished various duties including budget preparation, staff management, quality control, workflow management and meeting deadlines.
  • Planned the production and allocated the manpower optimally in consonance with the product mix across various production sections

Preceding Assignments

Dec 1996 – Feb 2002 with The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Limited

As Assistant Factory Officer

Accountable overseeing factory operations for the Green tea manufacture orthodox and C.T.C. tea with 100 % EOU.Worked in Gajam Mudi, Anai Mudi,Mukottu Mudi, Oothu Factory, Manimuthar Factory and Thay Mudi Factories inMudis Group.Worked in Manjolai and Manimuttar Factory Organic Tea – 100% EOU) of Singampatti Group.

Training in tea manufacture

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Undergone training at Rousdonmullai Tea Factory in Tea manufacture and accounts, Nov 1994 – Dec 1996

  • Trained in the special manufacturing process of M/s. TATA TEA LTD., for packing as well as for Auction while the above Factory was leased for one year.

Education Credentials

P.D.C., Tea Manufacturing,

Completed International Tea Academy Certified tea course – Foundations of Chinese Tea.(Online)

CompletedInternational Tea Academy Certified Intermediate Tea Course – Chinese Tea Ceremony.(Online)

Personal Details

Date of Birth:29.11.1973

Languages:English, Malayalam, Tamil & Hindi