Rupesh K. Parekh

**** *. ****** **** ***** * Broken Arrow, Oklahoma 74012

Cell: 918-***-****

E-mail: abgz8i@r.postjobfree.com

Website: http://www.rupeshparekh.com

A skilled Sr. Operations / Plant Manager with a strong background in Plant

Operations, Project Management, Plant Startup, Project/Product Design and

Process/Field Engineering. Supported by a BS in Mechanical Engineering, an

MS in Industrial Engineering and an MBA in Global Management possesses the

ability to clearly define project goals and effectively uses resources to

achieve them. A result oriented professional with strong leadership,

organization, and interpersonal skills, who emphasizes quality and company

success through communication, employee involvement and participation. Has

a strong background in Plastics and Specialty Chemicals along with

extensive international experience and is Lean Six Sigma Certified.

Representative Duties / Accomplishments

Sr. Operations Manager (2008 - Present) - Ceradyne Boron Products LLC,

Quapaw OK

. Currently managing world's largest Boron enrichment plant with over

120 employees (including a team of 8 Engineers) and over $40 million

annual sales. Customer base includes Nuclear Power Plants and Semi-

Conductor industries worldwide.

. Processes include Two - 130 foot Enrichment Towers, followed by

Ionization, Evaporation, Crystallization, Drying, Blending, Carbiding,

Furnacing, Bromination, Distillation, Reduction, Metal Finishing, Hot

Pressing and EDM cutting.

. Direct Reports: Production, Engineering, Project Management, QC, HSE,

Purchasing, Shipping / Receiving.

. Capital Projects for this year 2011 - $8 million.

. A Turnaround situation - Sales in 2008 - $18 million to $40 million in

2011 / Gearing up to target $100 million by 2016

. Raised production efficiency by at least 25% and throughputs by 30% in

the past three years

. Conducted various Process Hazard Assessments (PHA)

. Brought the plant back in compliance with OSHA, EPA and NFPA

regulations

. Mentored groups of new employees and engineers in various areas

. Introduced and implemented 5S and Lean Manufacturing throughout the

facility

. Serving on the advisory board of Northeast Oklahoma University's

'Process Technology Program'

Plant Manager (2001 - 2008) - Duraline Corp (2001-2003) / Endot Industries

(2003-2008)

Pryor Creek OK

. Managed a HDPE (High Density Poly Ethylene) pipe plant with over 55

employees and $15 million annual sales, with P/L responsibility.

. Direct Reports: Production, QC, Engineering, HR, and, Shipping /

Logistics.

. The product lines included NSF certified water pipes, irrigation

pipes, electric / fiber optics / PVDF and Nylon conduits and gas

pipes.

. Proven track record of successful Plant Management over the years by

continuously reducing the manufacturing cost per unit, saving over

$500,000 annually.

Daily Responsibilities Included:

. Efficient Production Scheduling Scheduling of

daily Shipments

. Quality Control of Finished Product Inventory Control

of SKUs

. Analysis of Production and Scrap Budgeting of Plant

Expenses

. Engineering of new Products Purchasing of Raw

Materials

. Documentation of new Procedures Safety

Coordination

. Liaison when dealing with customers Assistance to Sales

Force

. Approval of Capital Purchases, Plant Expenses and hiring /

firing of Employees

. Arrangement of training seminars / programs to promote

employee morale

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Project Management (1996 - 2001) - Duraline Corp, Knoxville TN

. Solely responsible for the coordination of various plant start-ups in

China, India, Malaysia, Oklahoma and in Brazil. Spent substantial time

in these locations.

Responsibilities Included:

. Project Planning / Budgeting Detailed Engineering

Drawings

. Site Selection Coordination of Plant

Construction

. Purchase of Equipment Coordination of eqpt.

shipments

. Installation of Equipment Training of Plant

Employees

. Setting up of ISO 9001 Quality Systems at the new start-up

locations

. Assistance to the local managements and the production teams

in form of corporate liaison, and, served as technical

advisor to the corporate management

Engineering/Process Control (1996 - 1996) - Duraline Corp, Middlesboro KY

Responsibilities Included:

. Re-Engineering of Extrusion process for higher output and

lower scrap rates

. Re-Engineering of tooling and equipment for higher efficiency

. Programming of various PLC Controls

. Revision of out-dated engineering drawings in AUTOCAD &

DESIGN CAD

. Developed a Microsoft Access Database to track daily

production and scrap

. Assistance with Preventative Maintenance

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Global Management - GPA 3.98/4.0

2004 University of Phoenix, Tulsa OK

Master of Science (MS) - Industrial Engineering - GPA 3.7/4.0

1996 University of Oklahoma, Norman OK

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Mechanical Engineering - GPA 3.9 /4.0

1993

Nagarjuna University, India

Certifications

Lean Six Sigma

2007

Villanova University

Process Safety Management (PSM)

2011

Other Skills

Computer Related

Design CAD / AUTOCAD

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Access Database

SAP, EMIS, PLEXIS ERP Systems

Languages

Fluent in English, Hindi, Gujarati, and Telugu (Indian languages)

Honors

Awarded "Honorary Citizen of the State of Oklahoma" by Gov. Frank Keating

at the State Capitol - '95

Awarded "Most Outstanding International Student of the Year" at Univ. of

Oklahoma for the academic year '94/'95

Awarded "Lions Club Student of the Month" by Lions Club of Norman - Feb '95

Citizenship Status

A U.S. citizen, with dual citizenship of India

References and Salary Details

Available on request

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