Ramalingeswara Rao Siddani

Production Planning & Control

• Streamlined workflows to boost operational efficiency and consistently meet production targets.
• Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.

Maintenance Management

• New technology adaptation & team capability development focused for better productivity.
• Implemented proactive maintenance strategies to reduce downtime and improve operational reliability.

Quality Management & HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment)

• Ensured product quality assurance, adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regulatory standards.
• Promoted safety-first culture through behavior -based safety initiatives, ensuring HSE compliance.

Fleet Management & Logistics management

• Led fleet operations to maximize availability, utilization, and cost-effective maintenance.
• Implemented strategies to enhance fleet performance and reliability, minimizing operational costs.

Supply Chain Management

• Optimized materials planning, inventory management, and delivery schedules for supply chain efficiency.
• Led vendor negotiations, onboarding, and raw material trials to drive innovation and quality.

Key Achievements

• Project Commissioning: Commissioned 81,000 BPH bottled water production line (Krones Ergo Bloc) within €12M budget and timeline.
• Operational Excellence: Achieved OEE, order fulfillment, and inventory cost KPIs across Krones (81,000 BPH) and Sidel (21,000 BPH) lines.
• Pallet Occupancy Optimization: Improved pallet occupancy by 15-20% through in-house automation projects.
• Cost Reduction: Reduced raw material costs by 12-15% via in-house modifications and loss control measures.
• Energy Efficiency: Lowered energy costs by 9-10% through process optimizations and innovative operations.
• Fleet Management: Maintained 95% fleet availability while reducing maintenance costs significantly.
• Inventory Optimization: Cut raw material inventory costs by 20% using Just-In-Time (JIT) and optimized delivery planning.

• Improved production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new systems.
• Monitored equipment maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and maintain consistent operational performance.
• Led continuous improvement initiatives to increase process effectiveness, resulting in reduced operational costs and improved product quality.

• Supervised daily operations to achieve performance, quality, and service targets, ensuring operational excellence.
• Minimized production downtime through proactive maintenance planning and routine equipment inspections.
• Evaluated emerging technologies, delivering insights to enhance project performance and align with industry trends.
• Managed budgets and resources across multiple projects, optimizing cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
• Implemented continuous improvement initiatives, streamlining workflows and reducing waste in production processes.
• Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations, upholding quality and safety in engineering operations.

• End to end plant equipment maintenance management.
• Engineering team capability enhancement.
• Implemented automated systems to improve accuracy and efficiency of engineering processes.
• Key Achievements
• Achieved 85% Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and 90% equipment availability KPI, sustained for over 6 months through effective reliability management.
• Reduced downtime by 60% and engineering costs by 25% by implementing preventive maintenance schedules, team training, and inventory control systems.
• Led water savings project, achieving 15% reduction in usage within 2 months via process optimization and engineering modifications.
• Spearheaded installation and commissioning of €2.5M centralized SCADA system with 1500+ I/O for enhanced process control.
• Drove plant expansion projects and developed Online Qatik heat treatment process, minimizing product losses during equipment breakdowns.

• Led installation and commissioning of two 400 BPM RGB beer line systems for Carlsberg India (Hyderabad), delivering greenfield project on schedule.
• Directed installation and commissioning of 600 BPM PET line equipment at HCCBPL (Hyderabad), ensuring operational efficiency and quality standards.
• Independently executed conveyor extension retrofit project at SAB Miller India (Hyderabad), enhancing production line capacity and reliability.
• Technical service support & Documentation.

• PLC & HMI Software development for 7 Step CIP with double circuit operation – for Unicorn Industries
• Projects & Technical service support.