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Amitkumar Tandel

Amitkumar Tandel

Leicester

Summary

Results-driven Continuous Improvement Manager with 15+ years of experience in high-volume food manufacturing. Proven record of delivering Lean, DMAIC, and productivity improvement projects, driving over £1.4m annual PIP savings, reducing waste by 15%, and improving throughput by 22%. Skilled in LSS problem solving, capital project delivery, RCA, A3, cost optimisation, automation (ABB, Tavil), and embedding CI culture. Strong leadership in coaching teams, building capability, and sustaining operational excellence.

Work history

Continuous Improvement Area Manager

Kettleby Foods (Samworth Brothers)
Melton Mowbray
2021.01 - 2026.03
  • Delivered £1.4m annual productivity improvement pipeline through structured CI projects.
  • Improved throughput by 22% and reduced waste by 15% YoY using Lean tools and DMAIC.
  • Implemented automation solutions including Tavil and ABB robotics, improving packaging efficiency by 35%.
  • Led RCA, SCUF, A3 workshops to embed structured problem-solving across teams.
  • Owned the CI project agenda, reviewing progress via QCDM and corrective A3 cadence.
  • Implemented Redzone system to enhance downtime tracking and operator engagement.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally and with suppliers to deliver capital equipment projects from concept to commissioning.
  • Delivered sustainability improvements through waste and recycling optimisation.

Stand-In Area Manager / Team Leader

Kettleby Foods (Samworth Brothers)
Melton Mowbray
2014.03 - 2021.01
  • Managed daily production operations ensuring safety, quality, and performance KPIs.
  • Supported fully automated line commissioning, improving productivity and reducing manual handling.
  • Led team briefings, audits, and people development initiatives.
  • Maintained SOPs, training records, and compliance documentation.

Production Operator / Team Leader

Kettleby Foods
Leicester
2010.05 - 2014.03
  • Completed CCP and GMP checks with high accuracy.
  • Trained new team members in safety and production procedures.
  • Reported and supported investigation of near misses, strengthening site safety culture.

Production Supervisor

Jupiter Distillery
Daman
2007.11 - 2009.09
  • Supervised production ensuring daily output and safety targets were consistently achieved.
  • Maintained production and shipment records across departments.

Skills

  • Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt) – DMAIC, SIPOC, RCA, A3, 5 Whys
  • Cost Management & Productivity Improvement
  • Process Optimisation & Waste Reduction
  • Operational Excellence & CI Culture Deployment
  • Capital Project Management (Automation, Robotics)
  • Data Analysis – Excel, Power BI, KPI dashboards
  • Coaching, Training & Capability Development
  • EHS Compliance – PUWER, CDM, GMP
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management

Education

Level 4 Improvement Practitioner Apprenticeship -

UK

Level 2 - Functional Skills - Level 2 - English & Maths

Highfields Qualifications
UK

Level 2 Diploma - Chemical Engineering

Govt Polytechnic
Daman, India

GCSE Equivalent - undefined

IOLF Convent School
Daman, India

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Custom

Projects Lead / Execute / Training Delivery, 22% Improvement, 53.8K Projects Accomplishment Enhancement, 

10% Reduction, 168K Rework & Labour Reduction, 35% Improvement Vented Box Cooling Blast Chiller Efficiency 

Standards Training, True SCUF Training & Coaching, 

Paperless KPI's and DT reduction RICS / Redzone Training & Coaching, 

Reduction in Incidents Root Cause Analysis, Software Skills

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