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Kalaivaanan Thanaskody

Operation Manager
Sitiawan,08

Summary

Results-driven Operations & Manufacturing Professional with 7+ years of progressive experience in palm oil milling and liquid bulk terminal operations. Currently serving as an Operations Manager overseeing vessel and truck loading, tank farm utilization, and HSSE/HACCP/ISO compliance for palm oil products. Previously led palm oil milling operations with proven success in process optimization, downtime reduction, and RSPO/MSPO/DOSH/DOE compliance. Skilled in driving operational excellence, managing budgets, leading cross-functional teams

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Operations Manager

Lipids Terminal
Klang, Selangor
09.2024 - Current
  • Directed end-to-end operations of vessel loading/discharging and truck loading activities for palm oil and its derivatives, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
  • Led a team of supervisors and operators, setting KPIs for turnaround time, product handling efficiency, and safety performance.
  • Coordinated with shipping agents, surveyors, transport contractors, and port authorities to streamline logistics and minimize delays.
  • Oversee tank farm operations including storage allocation, heating systems, and transfers, optimizing capacity utilization and product integrity.
  • Implemented strict HSSE, HACCP, and ISO procedures, reducing operational risks and maintaining food safety standards.
  • Developed and enforced SOPs for vessel and truck operations, achieving consistent performance and customer satisfaction.

Assistant Manager

SD Guthrie
09.2021 - 09.2024
  • Led a team of technicians & operators in ensuring smooth palm oil mill operations, maintaining optimal processing parameters and achieving production targets
  • Improved audit compliance (RSPO, MSPO, DOSH, DOE, HSE, HACCP) with a zero non-conformance record in internal audits.
  • Reduced unplanned downtime through proactive maintenance planning and spare-part inventory optimization.
  • Managed annual OPEX & consumable budgets through efficient procurement using SAP
  • Oversee tendering, project monitoring, and purchase orders, successfully delivering mill improvement projects

Cadet Mill Engineer

SD Guthrie
09.2020 - 09.2021
  • Completed intensive training across two palm oil mills (Kerdau POM & Gunung Mas POM), gaining hands-on experience in mill operations, troubleshooting, and SOP implementation.
  • Assisted in process optimization initiatives that improved yield efficiency and reduced losses within target limits.
  • Contributed to preventive maintenance schedules, ensuring smooth plant operations and compliance with safety standards.

Education

Electrical & Electronic Engineering - CGPA: 3.00

Universiti Tenaga Nasional
Putrajaya
04.2001 -

Skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Team Management

Production & Operations Management

Project Management

Compliance & Audit Management

SAP (Procurement & Budgeting)

Communication Skills

Timeline

Operations Manager

Lipids Terminal
09.2024 - Current

Assistant Manager

SD Guthrie
09.2021 - 09.2024

Cadet Mill Engineer

SD Guthrie
09.2020 - 09.2021

Electrical & Electronic Engineering - CGPA: 3.00

Universiti Tenaga Nasional
04.2001 -

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