Subhendu Sekhar Pradhan
Executive / Shift In-charge – Maintenance
Professional Summary
- Mechanical Engineering professional with 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, production operations, and industrial maintenance across the dairy and distillery industries.
- Currently working as an Executive / Shift In-charge – Maintenance at Amrut Distilleries Pvt. Ltd., responsible for preventive and breakdown maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, reliability improvement, and ensuring uninterrupted plant operations.
- Previously supervised Tetra Pak aseptic filling and UHT production lines, gaining extensive experience in high-speed manufacturing, process optimization, team leadership, and production efficiency.
- Skilled in preventive maintenance, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), equipment troubleshooting, and continuous improvement to reduce downtime and improve operational performance.
- Committed to maintaining high standards of safety, quality, equipment reliability, and operational excellence while supporting efficient manufacturing operations.
Professional Experience
Executive / Shift In-charge – Maintenance
Amrut Distilleries Private Limited
Full-time
Aug 2026 - Present · 1 mo
- Lead maintenance activities during assigned shifts to ensure safe and uninterrupted plant operations.
- Execute preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance to maximize equipment availability and minimize downtime.
- Diagnose mechanical equipment failures and implement timely corrective actions.
- Coordinate with production teams to improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
- Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring equipment failures and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Plan and monitor preventive maintenance schedules while maintaining accurate maintenance records.
- Supervise maintenance activities and ensure adherence to safety, quality, and maintenance standards.
- Monitor equipment performance and recommend improvements to enhance productivity and reduce maintenance costs.
- Support spare parts management and maintenance planning for efficient plant operations.
- Promote TPM practices and foster a culture of reliability, safety, and continuous improvement.
Production Supervisor
KMF Mother Dairy, Yelahanka, Bangalore
Oct 2019 - Jul 2026
- Supervised operation and maintenance of Tetra Pak equipment including filling machines, sterilizers, straw applicators, and processing sections to maintain stable line efficiency.
- Managed production output of approximately 1–1.5 lakh aseptic packs per shift while maintaining stable line efficiency and operational performance.
- Led a 15-member production team, coordinating shift activities, operator performance, and process control to achieve consistent production targets.
- Planned and executed preventive maintenance schedules and performed breakdown troubleshooting to minimize unplanned downtime and improve equipment reliability.
- Applied TPM practices and root cause analysis techniques to resolve recurring mechanical and process issues on filling and sterilization equipment.
- Ensured strict compliance with GMP, HACCP, food safety regulations, hygiene protocols, and ISO quality standards across production and packing areas.
- Provided on-floor technical leadership, enabling rapid issue resolution, efficient shift coordination, and smooth production continuity.
TetraPak Machine Operator & Supervisor
Balan Agro Pvt Ltd, Bangalore
Jan 2018 - Oct 2019
- Operated and maintained Tetra Pak filling machines and sterilization systems to ensure stable production flow and consistent product quality.
- Performed routine equipment inspections, minor maintenance activities, and troubleshooting support to reduce operational disruptions.
- Assisted in process optimization efforts through continuous line monitoring, equipment adjustments, and operational coordination.
Technical Skills
Maintenance Engineering
Shift Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Predictive Maintenance, Breakdown Handling, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Spare Parts Management, Equipment Reliability
Machinery & Systems
Distillery Equipment, TBA19, TBA8, A3 Flex, Sterilizers, Straw Applicators, Pasteurizers, CIP Systems
Production & Operations
Shift Supervision, Line Balancing, Output Management, Inventory Handling, SCADA Monitoring, TPM Implementation
Safety & Quality
Safety Standards, Quality Control, GMP, HACCP, Food Safety Regulations, ISO Quality Standards
Software & Tools
SCADA Systems, MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Production Reporting Tools
Core Competencies
Shift Maintenance Leadership
Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
Breakdown Diagnosis & RCA
Tetra Pak Aseptic Filling
UHT Processing Systems
TPM Practices & Reliability
Spare Parts Management
Equipment Reliability
GMP & HACCP Compliance
SCADA Production Monitoring
Education
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Nilachal Polytechnic, Bhubaneswar
74%
2014 - 2017
Certifications & Training
From Wire to PLC: A Bootcamp in Industrial Automation
Certificate ID: UC-3fb9afaa-6b2f-451b-95c3- 48806f09db75
Tetra Pak Machine Operation & Maintenance Training
Balan Agro Pvt Ltd