Diligent and experienced leader adept in overseeing shift operations, ensuring top-notch quality control, efficient production, and timely deliveries in the food manufacturing industry. As a Team Leader at Abe's Bagels, I orchestrated smooth production, maintained equipment, and streamlined workflows. Proficient in SOP adherence, GMP/ISO compliance, and meticulous record-keeping, I ensured traceability and resolved complex issues. With prior roles as Shift Manager at Round Pizza and Production Supervisor at Pasta Nostra Ltd, I obtained skills in staff training, stock management, and continuous improvement. Adept at resolving challenges, fostering team synergy, and quality standards.
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Production Shift ManagerRocket Foods Jun 2024 - PresentAuckland, New Zealand• Assist with plant maintenance, report faults, and manage factory cleaning.•Maintain and improve the Custom Food Control Plan (CFCP) with the Production Manager. • Oversee production and inventory management systems, and keep records updated. •Lead and manage shift teams, including performance and development. •Attend and conduct meetings, and perform administrative tasks to meet KPIs. •Monitor and manage inventory, logistics, and stock integrity. •Identify and mitigate workplace hazards, and maintain health and safety documentation. •Develop and maintain production plans, review processes, and implement improvements. •Plan production schedules, provide technical advice, and assist in product development. •Support other Shift Manager roles, assist with inventory and customer complaints. •Ensure staff training in food safety, maintain training records, and enforce good manufacturing practices. •Manage rosters, allocate work for productivity, and handle leave requests. •Implement work practices to save time and reduce wastage. •Maintain and update procedures, notify team of changes, and develop new procedures. •Conduct audits as per CFCP, address quality assurance issues, and ensure product standards. -
Team LeaderAbe'S Bagels Mar 2023 - Jan 2024Auckland, New Zealand•Report to the Production Manager when required. Attend meetings and bring attention to vital issues.•Coordinate team workload and workflow and perform all tasks of a Manufacturing Technician as production demands, including preparation and communication of daily team schedule.•Assess and ensure all staff are trained to the level of competency required (including the latest SOP revision) before hands-on task involvement. Ensure training records are current and maintained in conjunction with the Production Supervisor.•Ensure in-process sampling and monitoring is completed to ensure batches meet specifications; troubleshoot and improve processes, procedures, and product issues and encourage others to get involved.•Review and/or revise manufacturing documentation including SOPs and IAUDITOR leads, assist, and participate in investigations. Balance multiple tasks prioritize critical tasks and assist others to do so.•Communicate issues and potential solutions to the top head as they arise and carry out related duties and/or assigned tasks that contribute to the efficient operation of the team and business.•Solve moderate to complex problems within process guidelines and assist others to do the same. Independently works to complete a variety of complex to difficult tasks.•Facilitate positive team dynamics, including resolving any difference in opinion or approach. -
Shift ManagerRoundpizza Ltd Jan 2022 - Feb 2023Auckland, New Zealand•Assign duties to production staff and brief if necessary for current-day plans or any changes.•Setting up machinery and operational checks before starting any production. •Preparing Ingredients and dough with the help of staff.•Quality control checks, and weight checks of raw and final products at regular intervals of time.•Maintain production records and other related records which have to be submitted at the end of the shift.•Managing stock movements, and equipment calibrations.•Printing labels paying attention to the batch date and expiry date.•Ensuring warehouse operation is effective and smooth way placed or instruct the staff to move finished product to the freezer/ chiller ASAP.•Staff training and Temporary staff handling.•Follow SOP, Health and Safety policies, and Food Safety procedures specifically manners.•Maintain regular communication with management regarding stock levels, delivery status, and general warehouse maintenance.•Warehouse management, including inward and outward goods, and waste management.•Continuous improvement and production efficiency project contribution and facilitation. -
Production Shift ManagerPasta Nostra Management Ltd Jan 2017 - Dec 2021Auckland, New Zealand•Responsible for planning and organizing the day-to-day inwards/outwards goods.•Maintain accurate inventory records of raw materials and processed final products.•Take and handle deliveries pay attention to invoices and quantity. Check for any damaged or missing items.•Maintain Inwards/outwards Goods log book up to the company-required standards.•Arrange warehouse, and process orders and shipment labels.•Ensure that temperature controls are performed from time to time.•Quality control by monitoring the Packing Unit and guiding staff about minimum wastage and encouraging reuse and recycle•Administering stock control, maintaining full details of stock records, and dispatch movements daily.•Stock Management on a Daily, weekly, and monthly basis.•Organizing and prioritizing production needs and/or current-day orders LIFO and FIFO.•Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts; and reconciling with the data storage system.•Maintain regular communication with management regarding stock levels, delivery status, and general warehouse maintenance•Manage all company assets including receiving inward goods, loading equipment, pallets, and containers.
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Team LeaderPasta Nostra Management Ltd Mar 2014 - Jan 2017Auckland, New Zealand•Determining, and implementing processes and policies to enhance product quality and maximize efficiency•Perform packing duties to the company standard•Keep an eye on the correct date and labels•Operates packing machine and moves finished product to the warehouse•Blending, mixing, and weighing raw products for the production•Fulfilling dispatch duties which include packing orders and documentation•Assemble all the dispatch-able goods and deliver using the appropriate use of forklift•Ensuring products are of the highest grade and meet all production standards•Assisting packing staff with the operation of plant and equipment, rectifying problems•Overseeing the installation of new plant and equipment•Training new employees and junior staff, including on sanitation
Harsh Katoch Education Details
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services -
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Frequently Asked Questions about Harsh Katoch
What company does Harsh Katoch work for?
Harsh Katoch works for Rocket Foods
What is Harsh Katoch's role at the current company?
Harsh Katoch's current role is Production Shift Manager.
What schools did Harsh Katoch attend?
Harsh Katoch attended Aspire2 International, Punjab Technical University, Himachal Pradesh University.
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