SUKHPAL SINGH

Manufacturing Operations Leadership

• Led day-to-day manufacturing and processing operations within a large-scale industrial facility, managing heavy mechanical systems including shredders, turbo separators, conveyors, and automated material handling equipment in a continuous operations environment.
• Led frontline production teams to achieve key operational KPIs including safety, productivity, throughput, and equipment reliability.
• Strengthened safety culture in a high-risk manufacturing environment by implementing engineered controls, physical separation systems, and safe movement interfaces between mobile plant and personnel.
• Managed operational performance, production efficiency, and cost control initiatives to improve throughput and reduce downtime across processing operations.
• Improved asset reliability through structured CMMS utilisation, preventive maintenance scheduling, and coordination with maintenance and engineering teams.
• Led root cause analysis (RCA) and implemented corrective actions to reduce recurring equipment failures and improve operational stability.
• Delivered environmental compliance and operational risk management within a highly regulated industrial environment, ensuring adherence to EPA, council, and DEECA requirements including audits, reporting, and licensing conditions.
• Coordinated cross-functional stakeholders including operations, maintenance, engineering, and external contractors to ensure safe and efficient plant performance.
• Supported continuous improvement initiatives focused on process optimisation, operational efficiency, and standardised work practices.
• Ensured compliance with risk management systems, permit-to-work procedures, and operational safety standards across all site activities.

Manufacturing Manager – Heavy Industrial Systems (Pulp & Paper)

• Managed end-to-end manufacturing operations across heavy industrial systems including lime kiln, recovery and power boilers, evaporators, and causticising units within a pulp and paper mill.
• Accountable for safe and reliable operation of high-energy steam and recovery systems, ensuring stable steam balance, energy efficiency, and continuous production performance.
• Directed frontline production teams to achieve key KPIs including safety, throughput, plant availability, efficiency, and cost control.
• Optimised performance of heavy mechanical and thermal assets through structured operational control and production planning.
• Improved asset reliability and uptime through CMMS-based maintenance integration and shutdown planning of critical equipment.
• Managed high-risk operations involving steam generation, combustion systems, and chemical recovery processes in compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Applied RCA and troubleshooting methods to resolve operational issues and improve equipment performance.
• Delivered continuous improvement initiatives focused on energy efficiency, recovery yield, and reduction of process variability and waste.
• Controlled operational budgets and cost performance while maintaining production stability and safety compliance.
• Coordinated with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to ensure seamless operation of steam, power, and recovery systems.
• Supported capital upgrades, equipment reliability improvements, and commissioning activities across key plant assets.

Manufacturing Operations Leader – Heavy Industrial Processing (Distillery, Ethanol & Sugar Manufacturing)

• Managed manufacturing operations across integrated heavy industrial processing facilities including sugar mills, distilleries, and ethanol production plants within continuous operations environments.
• Accountable for safe and reliable operation of heavy process systems including boilers, steam generation units, fermentation systems, distillation columns, and sugar processing equipment.
• Directed frontline production teams to achieve key operational KPIs including safety, throughput, energy efficiency, plant availability, and cost performance.
• Optimised steam and energy balance across integrated operations, improving overall plant efficiency and reducing operational losses.
• Strengthened asset reliability through structured maintenance planning, CMMS utilisation, and coordination with engineering teams for preventive maintenance execution.
• Applied root cause analysis (RCA) and structured troubleshooting to resolve process deviations, equipment failures, and production interruptions.
• Managed shutdown planning and execution for critical equipment including boilers, evaporators, and distillation systems to ensure safe and efficient turnaround activities.
• Delivered continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield improvement, energy efficiency, process stability, and reduction of operational waste.
• Controlled operational budgets, resource allocation, and cost optimisation initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Coordinated with engineering, maintenance, and production stakeholders to ensure seamless operation of integrated steam, power, and process systems.
• Ensured compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements within a high-risk industrial manufacturing environment.
• Supported capital projects, plant upgrades, and commissioning activities to improve production capacity and equipment reliability.