Date: **/**/**

Chennai

V. Ravi,

No*.Sengazhani Amman Koil St,

Divya Varshini Appt, E3.Block,

Puzhuthivakkam, Chennai-600 091.

E Mail : ac84cr@r.postjobfree.com Mobile: +91-944*******

To,

The In-charge,

Dear Sir/Madam,

SUB:

Application for the post of “GM”

REF: - Self

I am an engineering graduate with MBA having 25 years of experience in Production,(like Assembly shop, M/c shop, Press shop, CNC shop, Fabrication Shop & Cold Forging Shop), Process Enhancement, Quality, Man Management, Hydraulic Field and Industrial Engineering.

I am presently associated with Adonis (P) Ltd, Sriperumbudur as a Plant Manager. Enclosed is a copy of my resume for your review. I would welcome an opportunity to discuss your needs and objectives and the possibility of working together to meet them. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Yours faithfully,

V. Ravi

Enclosure: Resume

Resume

V.RAVI

Mobile: +91-944*******

E-Mail: ac84cr@r.postjobfree.com

Objectives: Seeking assignments in Production Engineering, Process Enhancement, Maintenance and Quality Assurance with an organisation of repute.

Organizational Experiences

Since April’14 Plant Manager – Adonis (P) LTD, Sriperumbudur

Management

Head of the plant steering committee.

Ensuring that manufacturing strategies and processes are in place to meet business objectives and operational needs in terms of price, quality and delivery targets and which enables the company to function and compete effectively in the market.

Develop and implement strategies aiming to promote the organization mission and voice.

Creating and implementing best practice manufacturing vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve business performance.

Create complete business plans for the attainment of goals and objectives set by the board of directors.

Managing, Directing, Controlling and Improving Manufacturing process in Plant.

Assures the liaison between the Management and the team and the customers and suppliers.

Build an effective team of leaders by providing guidance and coaching to subordinate managers.

Liaising with different departments, e.g. R&D, HR, Finance etc.

Percolate, Align and Drive organization policy and objectives in the Plant.

Develop new strategies/solutions to improve value in product and process.

Assesses the evolution of the team performance (training, promotion, job rotating)

Assures highest level of security and safety in the execution of the daily job.

Responsible for creating short and long term operational strategy.

Forge and maintain relations of trust with shareholders, partners and external authorities.

Taking ownership of the manufacturing policy, guidelines and any associated documents.

Analyzes technology trends and market demand to plan projects.

Direct and oversee investments and fundraising efforts.

Responsible for P and L.

Operations - Manufacturing

Managing overall plant operations with effective utilization of all resources and to improve productivity and efficiency and smooth functioning of the unit.

Ensure proper implementation of the production plan and schedule for the day and achievement of production targets.

Ensure adherence of the organizations daily activities and long-term plans to established policies and legal guidelines.

Continuously tracks the production, quality, maintenance performance, measures any deviation, and develops action plan to keep targets.

Operational knowledge of Production methods (Kanban, Kaizen 5S, Hoshin, TPM, TQM, 5S, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing System, Line Balancing, Poke Yoke & GPAO)

Depth knowledge in CNC Machine Shop like Part programming, Tool Management etc.

Proficiency in General Purpose Machines like Lathe, Milling, Drilling, Presses(Hydraulics & Electrical), General Grinding like Cylindrical Grinding, Centreless Grinding, Surface Grinding, I'd Grinding, Profile Grinding, T/C Grinding, OPG,, Band Saw Cutting, Cropping, Rolling Etc.

Continuously monitor various production parameters like quantity and quality of material, machine utilization, uptime, etc.

Business Expansion, Implementation and Start ups.

Implement process design guidelines for Casting, Post casting, Machining, assembly, testing, packaging and material handling.

Adopting / upgrading new technologies to improve the current process.

Oversees staffing and development of all production workmen, supervisors and staff.

Assessing the training needs of employees in co-ordination with HR.

Identify the process technologies required to achieve the full potential of futuristic product technologies by creating process technology road map.

Working closely with authorities and regulators.

Monitor the production processes and adjust schedules as needed.

Lead & motivate employees to meet or surpass organisational and Revenue goals.

Responsible for waste elimination, cost control & optimum utilisation of resources.

Responsible for improving profitability by process improvement, producing value added products at economical cost and cost optimization.

Establishing policies & processes that promote company culture and vision.

Benchmark and improve productivity in direct and indirect areas of manufacturing.

Handling the company’s operating budget to determine how much the company has spent and what it can purchase in the near future to retain more customers.

Ensuring optimum level of stock of raw materials/ spares/ consumables and other resources to have uninterrupted production.

Implementing and monitoring performance around KPI.

Responsible for key business activities.(Production, Quality, Planning, MNT, SCM Purchase, Cost, Delivery, Safety and Morale)

Ensuring Overall Production effectiveness (OPE)/ Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) for achievement of all Production Targets with respect to Quantity, Quality, Cost and Delivery.

Deploying various methodologies to analysis processes and recommending modification to

minimize escalations, reduce rejections, Improve operating Efficiency, control variability,

cost and reduce cycle time.

Initiating and developing creative and innovative manufacturing processes.

Strong in Trouble shooting; Root cause analysis & counter measures.

Review reports by subordinate managers to acquire understanding of the organizations financial and non-financial position.

Supervising the work of junior staff.

Supervise and motivate a team of workers.

Review worker performance.

Analysis of machine down times.

Conducting daily and weekly meetings - Daily Work Management meetings, Scrap classification meetings, production review meetings etc. for the assigned shift.

Planning & Scheduling

Planning the monthly production of the plant.

Conducting day to day activities like planning, production schedules, executing & implementing management plans and ensuring to achieve production targets of the company through efficient, quantity, time, quality and cost effectiveness.

Plan manufacturing capacity, implement and control through continuous monitoring.

Handling Production planning, Control & trouble shooting Material, Demand & Capacity Planning Improve and maximize the capacity utilization.

Plan all activities and allocation of work for the day as per the production plan and schedule for the plant.

Plan new plant / product projects, manage and complete the projects on time within the planned cost.

Coordinate with other Manufacturing departments to ensure that there is synchronized work taking place between departments.

Based on the monthly / weekly production plan, workout manpower requirement (workmen and contract labour) in the plant and work with HR to ensure availability of workforce on production lines.

Quality

Good knowledge on quality system.

Maintaining highest standards of quality in product manufacturing & compliance.

Responsible for all Quality Activities such as Inward Inspection, Process Inspection and Final Inspection.

Devise remedial actions for any identified issues and conduct crisis management when necessary.

Develop high quality talent to work on technology plan.

Continuously tracks the quality performance (internal and external) towards targets, measures any deviation, and develops action plan to keep targets.

Ensure all quality parameters and requirements for the product are adhered to through the Manufacturing process.

Control of Scrap and Rework.

Reduction in rejection and rework on account of quality.

Knowledge on 7QC Tools / Problem solving tools.

Ensuring compliance of various quality measures and standards.

Customer satisfaction with focus on QCD (Cost major).

Following norms, standards and regulations.

Handling customers and suppliers to discuss all quality issues, improvement plan.

Ensure all quality parameters and requirements for the product are adhered to through the production process at the Division.

Ensure reduction in in-process rejections and internal rework so as to attain efficient operations and cost reduction.

Maintenance

Organizing the repair and routine maintenance of production equipment.

Responsible for the selection and maintenance of equipment.

Planning and effectuating preventive maintenance schedules of various Machineries to increase machine up time and equipment reliability.

Monthly review of Breakdown & Preventive Maintenance Records.

Drive adherence to SOP and autonomous maintenance of machines to reduce break down and enhance efficiency of machines.

Review machine breakdown analysis and YY analysis.

Sales & Marketing

Setting Target and achieving Targets and goals with the Sales & Marketing Team.

Coordinating with Customers and Principles.

Assisting the business development, identifying New Customers and tap Market potential.

Work closely with the Head of Finance to prepare Annual Budgets, Balance Sheet, Finalization, and inform to MD with regard to investment risk and return.

Responsible for Sales, Marketing and Operations. (Budget, monitoring and control to reach the Top line and Bottom Line targets)

Cost Reduction

Work towards ensuring cost savings in variable costs through innovative ideas and optimum usage of raw materials, tools and consumables.

Focus on measures to reduce cost and drive initiatives in this respect.

Ensure efficient handling of the material and overall reduction in wastage.

Monitor consumption of indirect material in the plant and implement ways to reduce the same.

Purchase & Store

Interaction with purchase for procurement of required parts.

Monitoring Monthly inventories and their Reconciliation.

Co- ordination with store, purchase, SCM, packing, for day to day activity and de-bottlenecking the issues.

Coordination

Coordinating with sales department regarding daily production targets and customers priority.

Coordinates production activities with other functional groups such as planning and distribution.

Assures pre-production for any new program, in respect with company Standards.

Establishes all actions to get a smooth start-up: active program team member, recruitment, training, standard implementation, TPM deployment, test and control, measurable set-up, etc.

Develops, proposes and implements all continuous improvement plans as regards to objectives.

Preparing SOP, Process Plan and Quality Plan.

Finance

Propose operations budget. (Operations & Capital Spending)

Reviews and Reports on a monthly basis the departmental budget.

Continuously tracks the cost/profit performance, measures any deviation, and develops action plan to keep targets, addresses any budget over-run and copes to the departmental stretched budget.

Health, Safety and Environment

Ensure safety measures are consistently and strictly followed in the Division and take initiative to enhance acceptance of safety as a culture so as to achieve zero accident level.

Ensure all statutory, legal and procedural requirements on EHS are consistently complied with.

Reduction in number of accidents in the plant.

Ensure all employees in the Division are adequately trained with respect to EHS.

Ensuring for safeguarding men, machinery, products, raw materials and other resources.

Continuous Improvement

Driving kaizen and CI projects in Business Unit to improve Employee engagement.

Implementing continuous improvement projects to achieve bench mark P, Q, C, D, M, S levels.

Conducting idea generation and evaluation session frequently w.r.t. to quality/ cost/ productivity/ process/ safety etc.

Identify and propose monthly the person with the best idea to be awarded as the performer of the month.

Conducting cross-functional brain-storming and problem solving session on root causes of variance.

Implements safety and environmental corrective actions following any incident, accident or non-conformity result after an audit.

Development and implementation of an Operational Excellence program (Best Practices)

which ensured continuous improvement in operations.

To implement and culture the Lean manufacturing system, TPM & TQM methodology among the workforce.

NPD

Able to involve and support New Product Development works and Work standardization and Line balancing.

Trial Execution and Testing.

Monitor NPD to ensure timeline and cost.

Participate as CPD coordinator with CFT during regular NPD reviews.

Jigs/Fixtures/Autonomous Test Fixtures Concept development.

MIS and Reporting

Document information to account for delays, or changes to production process.

Ensure that production data, including volume produced consumption of raw materials, or quality control measures is recorded.

Review documentation maintained by subordinates e.g. Log books, production numbers and SAP entries Improvement.

Ensure & monitor the Production reports of the day are updated & maintained correctly.

Ensure SAP is updated regularly and accurately.

Prepare and maintain all production MIS for the Shift as per the defined formats and timelines.

Ensure preparation of any other report as and when required.

Ensure & Monitor the department goals are in the right track as per the defined KPI.

Project

Assessing project and resource requirements.

Analyzes technology trends and market demand to plan projects and execution.

Identify & Lead various improvement & Capex projects.

Handling Machine Erection, Machine Problems, line inspections, etc

Erection and commissioning of new plant.

Line balancing and equipment handling.

Misc

Motivating and guiding the subordinates to execute their responsibilities.

Forecasts operating costs of department and directs preparation of budget requests.

Estimating, negotiating and agreeing budgets and timescales with clients and managers.

Reviews and establishes material, equipment, and manpower resource requirements.

Deep Knowledge in Assembly of Auto parts and multi level Assembly.

Exposure to designing, new product development, production process, client interaction, etc.

Exposure in Welding, Lean Manufacturing and low cost automation.

To train people on multi skills / new people training on the JOB.

Proficiency in Value Engineering.

Effective 4M management in Business Unit.

Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and delivery problems.

Report on manufacturing activities on a regular basis to MD.

Leading role in IATF-16949-2016 / ISO 9001.

Working Knowledge on ERP Software SAP.

Knowledge and proficiency in manufacturing Hydraulic Cylinder.

Knowledge in Hydraulic test rig.

Soft Skills

Management skills.

Intense Collaboration skills.

Strong Leadership qualities to handle team of 300 workmen directly and independently.

Professional approach to work, strong sense of responsibility.

Highly developed interpersonal skills: communication, team-working, creativeness, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Team building, Drive for Result, Collaborative.

Adaptability/Rigorous.

Passionate customer focus.

Strong Manpower Management.

Thoughtful, fast, disciplined execution.

Ability to prioritize tasks.

Analytical and synthetic mindset.

Autonomy, Self-starter.

Team Spirit.

Relentless drive to win.

Zero tolerance approach for quality and safety.

Positive approach towards Cost consciousness, continuous improvements.

June’06-March’14 Module Controller/Asst. Manager – Lucas-TVS in Chennai

Management

Member of the plant steering committee.

Responsible for creating short and long term operational strategy.

Ensuring that manufacturing strategies and processes are in place to meet business objectives and operational needs in terms of price, quality and delivery targets and which enables the company to function and compete effectively in the market.

Planning, Organizing, Coordinating, Directing, Controlling and Improving Manufacturing process in Plant.

Operations - Manufacturing

Ensured the maximum utilization of resources to meet production target at lowest possible cost, zero rejection and without accidents.

Monitoring and maintaining the raw material and utility consumption norms.

Planning day-to-day activities, production schedules, cost estimation activities and allocating work for achieving of monthly production targets.

Skilfully used the shop floor problem solving techniques.

Proficiency in Production and Assembly of Starter Motor and Wiper Motor with Trouble Shooting.

Knowledge of Tools / Fixtures design and management.

Operational knowledge of Production methods (Kaizen, Kanban, 5S, TPM, TQM, 5S, Lean Manufacturing System & Poke Yoke)

Conducting day to day activities like planning, production schedules, executing & implementing management plans and ensuring to achieve production targets of the company through efficient, quantity, time, quality and cost effectiveness.

Depth knowledge in CNC Machine Shop like Part programming, Tool Management etc.

Proficiency in General Purpose Machines like Lathe, Milling, Drilling, General Grinding like Cylindrical Grinding, Centreless Grinding, Surface Grinding, I'd Grinding, Profile Grinding, T/C Grinding, OPG,, Cropping, Rolling Etc.

Controlling WIP inventory.

Responsible for key business activities.(Production, Quality, Planning, MNT, SCM Purchase, Cost, Delivery, Safety and Morale)

Ensuring Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) for achievement of all Production Targets with respect to Quantity, Quality, Cost and Delivery.

Initiating and developing creative and innovative manufacturing processes.

Instrumental in increasing productivity of Assembly Line by reducing TAKT time.

Coordination

Identify and improve production processes/activities to achieve better productivity.

Preparing SOP, Process Plan and Quality Plan.

Co-ordinate with all departments to achieve production targets/goals.

Quality

Good knowledge on quality system.

Responsible for all Quality Activities such as Inward Inspection, Process Inspection and Final Inspection.

Improved the product quality through proper analysis of root cause and implementation of corrective action.

Ensuring compliance to quality standards & maintaining all related documents.Control of Scrap and Rework.

Finance

Propose operations budget. (Operations & Capital Spending)

Continuously tracks the cost/profit performance, measures any deviation, and develops action plan to keep targets, addresses any budget over-run and copes to the departmental stretched budget.

Safety and Environment

Ensuring for safeguarding men, machinery, products, raw materials and other resources.

Strictly followed environmental and health/ safety procedures.

Continuous Improvement

Driving kaizen and CI projects in Business Unit to improve Employee engagement.

NPD

Able to involve and support New Product Development works and Work standardization and Line balancing.

Misc

Experience in handling machine shop operational issues, quality issues, trouble shooting, root cause analysis, rejection management and corrective actions.

Led a production team of about 800 work forces.

Also involved in waste control and provided necessary directions to material, store, purchase for controlling inventory and WIP.

Exposure in Welding, Lean Manufacturing and low cost automation.

Audit preparedness and compliance as per the customer requirements.

Promoted Small Group Activities.

Participated in DRM preparation & conducted Gap analysis.

Accountable for OE (Original Equipment) & Spares management.

Total Employee Involvement (TEI) and guided the suggestion scheme and SGA.

Report on manufacturing activities on a regular basis to CEO.

Leading role in TS 16949 / ISO 9001.

Working Knowledge on MRP/ERP/SAP system for production related activities.

Soft Skills

Management skills.

Leadership Skills.

Highly developed interpersonal skills: communication, team-working, creativeness, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Team building, Drive for Result, Collaborative.

Strong Manpower Management.

Team Spirit.

Project Conduction Details:

(1) Yoke Project conducted from Seamless tube instead of Flat piece and saving more than

One Crore Rupees.

(2) Improving Tools Life by 500% by conducting Cryogenic Deep Tempering Project for Carbon Steel Job. Due to that frequent tool brokening problems are arrested and more setting times are also eliminated for mass production. (i.e Down times Eliminated).

3) Tool Holder material changed for cost reduction purpose in Vertical CNC Machining Centre.

Mar’05- May’06 Engineer – Production Engineering with Guindy Machine Tool Ltd, Chennai

Efficiently worked on both CNC machines & conventional machines.

Ensured the maximum utilization of resources to achieve production target at lowest cost

Led a man power of 52 persons / shift

Worked on continuous improvement of product & process to achieve the quality

Accountable for cycle time & cost reduction goal.

Oct’03– Feb’05 Industrial Engineer with Baliga Lighting Equipments Private Limited, Chennai

Executed methods study for:

oProcess Planning, Process Master.

oMachine Capability Chart.

oStatistical Method of Problem Solving.

Implemented work measurement like:

oTime Study Techniques.

oFixing Norms and Implementation.

Introduced sub land drill & reduced tool cost.

Scheduled the daily production plan as per the priority basis.

Project Detail:

(1) General Cryogenic treatment of H.S.S tool project conducted for tool life improvement upto 300% for Stainless Steel Job.

(2) Introducing Combination Drill for Radial Drilling Machine to reduce worker fatigue and cycle time reduced by reducing no of operations and setting times. (Drill Dia Range between Dia55 to Dia62 & each Drill having 1.5Kg Weight Minimum having Mores Taper No.6)

Feb’2000– Sep’2003 Production Engineer with M.I.P. Alloys Private Limited; Chennai

Successfully worked on both CNC Turning Centre & M/C Shop (Powder Metallurgy Environment).

Production Planning, Work allocation, Material Plan, Man power plan, M/C plan, Tool Plan, Maximum utilization of Resources & Target achieving

Ensured the troubleshooting in respective area.

Widely exposed in precision machining industry on different types of machines in batch production, mass production and job production.

Jul’94– Jan’2000 Senior Supervisor / CNC Programmer with Kunal Engineering Company Limited, Chennai

Gained rich experience of working in both CNC M/C Shop and M/C Shop. & Tool room

Ensured the maximum utilization of resources & achievement of target at low cost.

Played an active role in implementation & maintenance of ISO.

Exposure to Time study techniques.

Acquired good knowledge in CNC Programming, Software known: Fanuc, Sinumeric & Elpro systems.

Proficiency in General Purpose Machines like Lathe, Milling, Drilling, General Grinding like Cylindrical Grinding, Centreless Grinding, Surface Grinding, I'd Grinding, Profile Grinding, T/C Grinding, OPG Etc.

Experience in Heat Treatment shop etc

Professional Qualifications

PG Course:

1) M.E, I.C Engineering, Anna University, Chennai with First Class in the year 2014.

GPA = 7.26

Project Details: Performance Analysis of Squish Piston in S.I. Engine!

Results: (i) BTE increased by 8.5%; (ii) BSFC reduced by 7.5% % (iii) Emissions also reduced.

Patent Applied Details:

Patent Number: 2115/CHE/2014 (at Intellectual property of India, Guindy, Chennai)

2) Master of Business Administration from IGNOU, New Delhi with First Class in the Year 2011.

3) PG Diploma in Marketing Management from IGNOU, New Delhi, Ist Class

4) PG Diploma in Human Resource Management from IGNOU, New Delhi, Ist Class.

UG Course:

1)B.E Mechanical Engineering from I.E.I., with First Class in the year 1996.

Computer Skills:

Acquired good knowledge in CNC Programming, FANUC, SINUMERIC & ELPRO Systems.

Well versed with MS Office & Internet Applications.

Personal Details

Date of Birth : 31st October 1976.

Marital status : Married

Mobile Phone : 944-***-****

Email ID : ac84cr@r.postjobfree.com

Contact Details : No2.SENGAZHANI AMMAN KOIL ST, E3.DIVYA VARSHINI APPT, PUZHUTHIVAKKAM, CHENNAI-600 091.

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