Headline

SHE Manager | Safety Transformation Leader | Project & CAPEX Management | Smart Manufacturing & Digital Transformation | AI, Power BI & Data Analytics | Manufacturing Excellence

About

I am a results-driven Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Leader with 14+ years of experience across manufacturing, engineering, project execution, safety transformation, digitalization, and operational excellence. Currently serving as SHE Manager at Unilever, I lead site-wide safety, health, environmental sustainability, compliance, risk management, contractor safety, behavioral safety, and process improvement initiatives in a high-speed FMCG manufacturing environment. Throughout my career, I have successfully commissioned multiple high-speed manufacturing lines, delivered large-scale risk reduction projects, implemented innovative technologies, and led safety transformation initiatives that strengthened operational performance while protecting people and assets. My passion lies in combining Safety, Technology, Data Analytics, AI, and Digital Transformation to create smarter, safer, and more sustainable manufacturing operations. Key expertise includes: • Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Leadership • HSE Management & Compliance • Safety Transformation Programs • Manufacturing Excellence • Project & CAPEX Management • Smart Factory Implementation • Digital Manufacturing • AI & Emerging Technologies • Power BI & Data Analytics • Risk Assessment & Risk Mitigation • Process Safety Management • Operational Excellence • Contractor Safety Management • Change Management • Leadership Development I am known for my result-oriented mindset, rapid learning ability, strong stakeholder management, and commitment to delivering business outcomes through people, process, and technology. I am interested in leadership opportunities in Manufacturing, SHE, Operations Excellence, Digital Transformation, Projects, Smart Manufacturing, and Sustainability across India, Saudi Arabia, and the broader GCC region. Specialties: SHE Management | Manufacturing Excellence | Safety Leadership | Project Management | Digital Transformation | Smart Factory | AI Applications | Power BI | Data Analytics | Operational Excellence | Continuous Improvement

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

claude code

gemini

lovable

metaai

ChatGPT

Microsoft Copilot

Work experience

SHE Manager at Unilever, Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos, Leading Safety, Health & Environment strategy and execution for a large FMCG manufacturing site, ensuring regulatory compliance, risk reduction and sustainability performance. • Lead site-wide Safety, Health & Environment programs and compliance systems. • Drive risk assessment, contractor safety, process safety, incident prevention, emergency preparedness, and behavioral safety initiatives. • Partner with manufacturing, engineering, project, supply chain, quality, and leadership teams to embed safety into business operations. • Lead implementation of digital tools, analytics, dashboards, and technology-based safety improvements. • Manage SHE audits, legal compliance requirements, sustainability targets, and governance processes. Key Achievements ✔ Delivered warehouse de-risking initiatives leading to significant safety improvement and risk reduction. ✔ Led successful implementation of multiple digital and technology solutions to improve operational effectiveness and safety performance. ✔ Developed data-driven dashboards and reporting systems using Power BI and advanced analytics for leadership decision making. ✔ Strengthened safety culture through behavioral safety programs, leadership engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Manager -Line Engineering Design at Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, Dec 2022 - Mar 2025 · 2 yrs 4 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Project / Engineering / Manufacturing Leadership Experience Managed multidisciplinary projects spanning engineering, manufacturing operations, digital transformation, safety integration, and technology deployment. Key Contributions • Led manufacturing and engineering projects from design through commissioning and handover. • Delivered CAPEX projects while ensuring safety, cost, quality, and schedule objectives. • Drove operational improvements through automation, digitalization, AI-enabled solutions, and process optimization. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve productivity, reliability, safety, and operational performance. Impact Delivered ✔ Successfully commissioned multiple high-speed manufacturing lines through end-to-end project leadership and risk management. ✔ End-to-end project execution and commissioning. ✔ Technology adoption and digital transformation initiatives. ✔ Manufacturing process optimization and operational excellence. ✔ Enhanced safety performance through engineering controls and design improvements. ✔ Strong stakeholder engagement across leadership, operations, engineering, supply chain, and external partners.

Team Leader at Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, Dec 2019 - Nov 2022 · 3 yrs, Siliguri, West Bengal, India

Team Leader at Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, Aug 2017 - Dec 2019 · 2 yrs 5 mos, Sanand, Gujarat, India

Maintenance Engineer at Ford Motor Company, Sep 2014 - Aug 2017 · 3 yrs, Sanand

Jr. Manager in Maintenance at Tata Cummins, Oct 2012 - Sep 2014 · 2 yrs, Maharashtra, India

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA, SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)

PG Level Certification, Digital Manufacturing & Smart Factory, Indian Institute of Science (IISc)