Mohammed Gouse

Background

About Mohammed Gouse

A Mechanical Engineering graduate with 5+ years of hands on experience in food manufacturing, growing from warehouse management to leading plant wide operations. Known for my practical approach to process optimization, team leadership, and cross-functional coordination. Assistant Manager – Production, Priya Foods (Jan 2025 – Present)Currently managing production across diverse product categories including Straight Spices, Masala Powders, Instant Mixes, Ready-to-Eat, and Quick Foods. I oversee end-to-end operations from RM to FG in a dedicated plant, leading 45+ supervisors/executives and 300+ unskilled workers. Responsible for quality, efficiency, cost control, and team performance. Plant Head – Whole Chilli Cleaning & De-stemming Units, ITC Limited (Oct 2022 – Jan 2025)Handled two full-fledged units under ITC’s Agri Business Division. Successfully led the Chilli De-stemming Mechanisation Project, where I was entrusted with end-to-end ownership: from SAP setup, manpower planning, and layout design to byproduct segregation and statutory compliances. A major milestone that shaped my leadership skills and problem-solving approach. Shift Incharge – Aashirvaad Spices Processing Line, ITC via TeamLease (May 2020 – Sep 2022)Managed Blended Spices lines involving precutting, roasting, grinding, and oleo plating. Ensured minimal downtime, improved packing yield from 80% to 90%, and executed cost saving initiatives. Played a key role in daily production tracking, equipment upkeep, and team coordination across shifts. Warehouse Incharge – ETO Treatment, ITC via TeamLease (Dec 2019 – Apr 2020)Started my journey overseeing ETO treatment for export goods, focusing on shipment planning, ageing stock monitoring, SOP compliance, and month-end transaction closures. Developed a strong foundation in inventory management and quality assurance.What I bring to the table: Full-spectrum experience in food manufacturing & processing Strong leadership across teams of 300+ SAP-MM, BRC & FSSAI compliance experience Skilled in process flow setup, cost optimization, and people developmentAlways eager to take on new challenges and contribute to impactful manufacturing transformations.