Amit Duggal

Operations Associate

Uttarakhand, India21 yrs 6 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 20+ years of experience in large-scale manufacturing.
  • Expert in Lean, TPM, and Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Proven track record in transforming operations for sustainability.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in FMCG manufacturing with expertise in operational excellence and supply chain management.

Contact

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Skills

Core Skills

Factory & Multi-plant LeadershipOperations & Supply Chain StrategyDigital Manufacturing / Industry 4.0Capex & Project ManagementCost Optimization & ProfitabilityLean, Tpm & Continuous Improvement

Other Skills

Capex managementCost ReductionLean ManufacturingContinuous ImprovementSix SigmaManufacturingOperations ManagementQuality ManagementTotal Productive Maintenance (TPM)Supply Chain ManagementIndustry 4.0Project ManagementCost ManagementSafety Management Systems

About

I specialize in end-to-end factory leadership, embedding Lean, TPM, Industry 4.0, Capex management, and Six Sigma practices to deliver world-class quality, safety, and efficiency. With a strong background in managing large unionized teams and building high-performance cultures, I have consistently transformed plants into sustainable, future-ready operations. 🔹 Core Expertise: • Factory & Multi-Plant Leadership • Operations & Supply Chain Strategy • Lean, TPM & Continuous Improvement • Digital Manufacturing / Industry 4.0 • Capex & Project Management • Cost Optimization & Profitability • People and capability building at scale

Experience

Nestlé

8 roles

Factory Manager

Promoted

Jun 2025 – Present · 9 mos

  • End-to-end accountability for manufacturing performance, supply chain execution, service levels, co-manufacturing governance and people capability.
Capex managementCost ReductionLean ManufacturingContinuous ImprovementSix SigmaManufacturing+10

Factory Manager

Jul 2021 – Jun 2025 · 3 yrs 11 mos

  • Led a state-of-the-art automated factory catering to Foods and Chocolates categories.
  • Developed and executed the operational master plan for sustainable high performance.
  • Oversaw operations of two co-packers, ensuring supply continuity and quality standards.
  • Drove digital operations, capex projects, TPM, Lean, and cost management initiatives.
Capex managementLean ManufacturingContinuous ImprovementSix SigmaCost ManagementDigital Manufacturing / Industry 4.0+1

Head Factory Production

Promoted

Aug 2019 – Jun 2021 · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Directed operations of 4 plants (Noodles, Seasoning, Vending Mixes, Specialty Culinary) with ~450 employees.
  • Delivered consistent improvements in efficiency, safety, and product quality while meeting aggressive volume demands.
Lean ManufacturingContinuous ImprovementSix SigmaOperations ManagementFactory & Multi-Plant LeadershipOperations & Supply Chain Strategy

Plant Manager

Nov 2018 – Jul 2019 · 8 mos

  • Led an export-oriented Tea factory supplying to 30 global markets.
  • Delivered record annual tonnage through operational improvements with no additional capex.
  • Improved profitability via major reductions in cost of production.
Cost ReductionLean ManufacturingOperations ManagementCost Optimization & Profitability

Senior Production Manager

Dec 2012 – Nov 2018 · 5 yrs 11 mos

  • Managed Noodles & Seasoning plant operations (domestic & exports) with 250+ employees.
  • Accelerated TPM deployment on shopfloor, improving line efficiency and reducing non-quality costs.
  • Awarded CII & NAMC Gold Awards for outstanding performance in food category.
Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)Lean ManufacturingOperations ManagementLean, TPM & Continuous Improvement

Manager Production and Product Specialist

Jan 2011 – Dec 2012 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Startup Manager for new Noodles & Seasoning plant, ensuring vertical startup success.
  • Served as product/process master, driving NPD, Six Sigma projects, and people development.
Six SigmaProject ManagementCapex & Project Management

Asst. Manger-Industrial Performance

Promoted

Feb 2008 – Dec 2010 · 2 yrs 10 mos

  • Executed Six Sigma (DMAIC) projects across factories, reducing Total Delivered Cost.
  • Coordinated factory-wide initiatives to maximize ROI on capital investments.
Six SigmaCost ReductionCost Optimization & Profitability

Process Specialist

May 2006 – Feb 2008 · 1 yr 9 mos

  • Led process improvement, compliance, budgeting, and technical leadership.
  • Enhanced systems and standards to strengthen factory reliability and efficiency.

Dabur india limited

Production Officer

Jun 2004 – Apr 2006 · 1 yr 10 mos · Pantnagar, Uttrakhand

  • Key member of startup team, managing shift operations and production.

Education

Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode

Professional Certificate Program in General Management

Jan 2019 – Jan 2020

Punjab Technical University

Chemical Engineer

Jan 2000 – Jan 2004

St. Joseph Convent School, Ferozepur

Jan 1998 – Present