KARTHICK LOGANATHAN
Adelaide,Australia
Summary
Resourceful Production Engineering Technician known for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in process optimization, quality assurance, and equipment maintenance which ensure peak operational performance. Strong in problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability, enabling successful project execution and continuous process improvement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Engineering Technician
Beston Global Food Company
Jervois, Australia
02.2021 - Current
- Specialized in the extraction of Dairy Proteins from milk and their by-products using the state of art manufacturing technique
- Operates, maintains, and manages highly technical machinery and works closely with Management in developing and upgrading procedures and processes
- Experienced in plant operations includes RO plant, Micro, Ultra-filtration, Milk filtering techniques, and Membrane systems
- Experienced in freeze drying techniques and its operation
- Also have working knowledge of milk pasteurization and milk separation techniques
- Provided a range of process improvement ideas such as root cause for yield loss, water and energy saving techniques and reducing chemical usage in CIPs
- Always inspected the plant and kept GMP as a priority to ensure the targets achieved on quality audits
- Ensured WHS standards of the employees been in place all the time
Casual Sales Assistant
Smokemart and Giftbox
Torrenville, Australia
11.2017 - 02.2021
- Adhered to all Cash Accountability standards and procedures, including cash handling and security procedures
- Excellent working knowledge of vape devices and helped customer queries about product availability and shipment times
- Maintained appropriate knowledge of occupational health and safety relevant to the position
Manager/ Shift Supervisor
Chocolatree
North Adelaide, Australia
02.2016 - 02.2020
- Worked as a lead kitchen attendant involved in desserts and drinks preparation and providing quality food to the customers
- Maintained customer satisfaction and trained new team members
- Maintained appropriate knowledge of occupational health and safety relevant to the position
Education
Master of Engineering - Engineering Management
University of South Australia
01.2018
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Anna University
Chennai01.2015
Skills
- Machine operation
- Manufacturing equipment setup
- Production planning
- Resource management
- Root-cause analysis
- Effective Technical skills
- Problem-solving
- Quick learning
- Industry knowledge
- Lean Manufacturing
- Effective communication
- Teamwork
- Machine operating skills
- Auto-CAD
- MS Office package
- MS Project
Projects
Thesis Project: Analysis of mechanical and physical properties of Wood Plastic Composite from recycled plastics.
- Investigated composite material properties derived from recycled thermoplastic materials and pine sawdust
- Prepared a composite sample for testing utilizing machine operations in extrusion and injection molding
- Conducted tensile and flexural strength tests using Universal Testing Machine (UTM) and provided regular project updates to the university supervisor
- Successfully completed the project on time with zero cost overruns, under the guidance of the supervisor
- Prepared and organized project documentation for presentation and further development during the project
- Demonstrated potential as a viable alternative to timber and plastic products through superior mechanical and physical properties
Affiliations
- Active cricket player featuring in a city cricket club every week.
- Participated in the Study Adelaide Cricket Team and competed in various South Australian Cricket Association (SACA) tournaments
Languages
English
Professional
Tamil
Full Professional
References
Josh Hoppo
Technical Manager - Dairy Proteins
Beston Pure Diaries
ph: +61 421 871 309
mail: josh.hoppo@bestonpurefoods.com.au
Chris Dimasi
Production Manager - Nutritionals
Beston Pure Diaries
ph: +61 422 485 040
mail: chris.dimasi@bestonpurefoods.com.au
Timeline
Production Engineering Technician
Beston Global Food Company
02.2021 - Current
Casual Sales Assistant
Smokemart and Giftbox
11.2017 - 02.2021
Manager/ Shift Supervisor
Chocolatree
02.2016 - 02.2020
Master of Engineering - Engineering Management
University of South Australia
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Anna University
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