ATTENTION: HUMAN RESOURCES
RE: Employment Opportunities
Dear Madam / Sir,
Try to imagine your operations running at maximum efficiency and minimum
waste. How ideal would it be to see your employees motivated to succeed by
working collaboratively as a cohesive unit? Furthermore, how ideal would
it be to have someone knowledgeable about the direct impact on the
Operation's P&L before implementing any decision - making processes? My
desire is to provide a clear vision and direction to your working team
through implementation of a plan of strategic action, surpassing company
performance targets. If you are interested in experiencing profitable
growth (high ROI) through innovation, then please read on...
I am confident that by virtue of my education, work experiences, and
interests, I would make a valuable contribution as an effective "Leader"
within your working team. As a leader with a hard work ethic, I am ready
and able to leverage my personality, diverse work experience, and skill-
sets where they matter most - improving efficiency and productivity while
maximizing profitability on your team.
I have completed an Masters Degree in Advanced Manufacturing system, also
Masters degree in marketing Management . My education has provided me with
a high level of proficiency in various analytical techniques and the
ability to diagnose and analyze managerial and operational problems,
develop and evaluate alternative solutions, and recommend and implement
plans of action. Furthermore, statistical and financial statement analysis
reinforces all problem - solving processes.
Currently working as a Operations Manager for Multinational company .I
provide leadership, coordination, and oversight for development and
production. I lead in the financial and budgetary management of all plant
activities, ensuring that operations are effective and efficient - I lead
and motivate employees to work together as a team.
Previously serving in the role of Plant Manager at Southwest United
industries in Canada, I assisted in production forecasting and analysis
to increase productivity and to minimize unit costs. Strong leadership,
communication, and organization ensured production team success and high
morale.
Having worked at GE industrial systems in Canada,I leveraged my analytical
skills to provide operations, market, and financial analysis on the
profitability of the company . Insight on key issues, analysis of actual
performance versus projections and financial reviews for new business
opportunities was key to my success.
With these attributes, I can assist your operations to grow. The next step
in realizing growth would be for us to further discuss my qualifications
and their potential fit. Leadership, analytics, and innovation are key to
realize profitability and growth - skills I possess. I look forward to any
future correspondence from you !
Sincerely,
Govi
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
An Operations and Management Specialist, I have been successful at building
high-performance teams and leading sophisticated operations and
manufacturing organizations with P&L responsibility up to $30 million . I
am a strategic visionary with a clear sense of purpose and urgency when
faced with diverse situational challenges during periods of both declining
productivity and rapid growth. I am skilled at establishing operational
excellence within culturally diverse environments through innovative
leadership, translating conceptual models into specific growth strategies,
and planning/executing multi-faceted business development campaigns
designed to improve market share, gross revenue and EBITDA. Key
qualifications include:
. P&L Management & Strategic Business Planning
. Financial Forecasting and Budgeting Analysis
. Capital Expenditure Analysis, Planning & Funding
. Supply Chain Management and Tracking
. Production Planning and Quality Assurance
. Lean Manufacturing /Six sigma
. Supplier Continuous Improvement Programs
. Inventory Planning, Control and Distribution
. Costing, Margin/Profit Improvement & ROI
Professional Experience
Operations Manager
Jan 2012 -Present
Temple Steel Company
Burlington,ON,Canada
Tempel is a leading manufacturer of precision magnetic steel laminations
for the automotive, motor, generator, transformer and lighting industries
.Successfully established Green field project as a State of the art
facility for lamination business for global supply chain with world class
quality .
Responsible for entire factory operations,including Manufacturing,Quality,Mfg Engineering,Tool engineering,Production planning and control,
Purchasing .
. Established a new plant layout aimed at cellular manufacturing and
low cost automation .
. Successful completion of Lean manufacturing projects to reduce
cycle time reduction by 20 %
. Handled extensive workshops on Value Stream mapping, TPM, 6S,Setup
time reduction,Pull System.
. Developed a system and improved OTD from 75 % to 90 %
. Reduced the Inventory from .83 days to 45 days .
. Executed daily tracking procedures for cost-of-poor quality, daily
production output and financial tracking for instrument costs
. Developed plans for managing /retaining talent inside organization and
for improving leadership strength.
. Directly responsible for overall profitability, increase productivity
and capacity utilisation of New Plant.
. Consistently achieved labour productivity improvement goal of 10% year
after year .
. Developed employee empowerment and pay for performance strategies,
solidifying front-line interaction and improving employee morale and
relations .
. Instrumental in achieving the ISO 14001 : 2004 &OHSAS 18001 : 2007
certificate .
. Championed million dollar cost savings through continuous improvement
of processes and lean initiatives enhancing corporate profitability.
. Improved employee utilization 14%, increased service levels 9.8%, and
reduced headcount 23 %by centralizing operations.
. Improved the OME of the critical machines from 30 % to 65 %.
. Performed annual budgeting,including new capital expenditures to
support future expansion operation
. Change Agent : .Transformed a struggling business unit by using KAIZEN
principles that slashed hourly costs by 20 %, boosted on-time
delivery from 53 to 98 %,increased productivity metrics from 43 to 97
% and reduced scrap $ 1.5 million to $ 30,000 - all within 2 years
. Improved employee knowledge of business operations and streamlined
product flow .
. P&L Responsibility: optimization of incoming material costs and
utilization improving COGS,reduction and optimization of
manufacturing overheads .Resource allocation,EBITDA improvement,capital and Revenue budgets.
. Leading the Steel sourcing team and developing and implementing steel
sourcing strategies, inventory management
. Lean transformation and sustenance- Strategy deployment, Breakthrough
improvements in setup times, cycle times, cell development,
Availability improvements, performance improvements, scrap reduction
and developing teams for managing Consecutive 3 year zero PPM award
from key automotive customers
. Tool Engineering- Establishing critical path engineering process to
enable quick, First time right tool developments, Tool manufacturing
localization and Tool supplier development for Large progressive tools
and notching tools.
. Manufacturing Engineering- Developing a team of engineering
professionals to identify high priority areas within the plant that
need low cost automation and manufacturing engineering to improve
productivity, right size operating staff, improve safety and
ergonomics
. Team Builder and coach : Boosted productivity 30 % in a union
operation by listening root causes,forming teams to troubleshoot
problems and fostering strong relationships among salaried and hourly
staff .
. Establishing effective IR policies and processes to ensure a motivated
operating workforce three consecutive years, performance jump from 55%
to sustained 90% levels
. Improved On time deliveries from 75% levels to sustained 95% levels
within 6 months of operation through effective demand planning
methods, capacity planning and supply planning processes
. Reduction in energy consumption- Electricity, production gases and
lubricants
. Quality and Customer Champion :Instituted a CAPA and quality control
process control ( QCPC )
that cut escapes to customers by 45 % in one year and reduced material
review board (MRB ) scrap by $ 1.2 million .
Plant Manager
Nov 2006-Jan
2012
Southwest United Industries,ON, Canada,
Manufacturing Aerospace components(Boeing,Bombardier, Lockheed Martin,Goodrich,Bell ) .
. Responsible for entire factory operations namely production,
production planning, manpower planning, ensure delivery schedules,
material & consumable planning, stores and logistics,, Quality,
Engineering, Procurement.
. Implemented Lean Mfg System, Improved Safety, Quality, Delivery.
. Implemented ERP Software Production Scheduling /MRP /Quality
Management Module
. Actively Participated in the Joint Health and Safety (JH&S) Meetings.
. Provided technical support to manufacturing engineers to
optimize production.
. Experience with Project Management,continuous improvement
and customer satisfaction .
. Significant Contributions in various cost reduction
projects .
. Drive Root Cause corrective action investigation to prevent defects
.Promoted quality achievement and performance improvement throughout
the Organization .
. Improved Productivity By Implementation of TPM .
. strong work experience and / knowledge in ISO 9000/AS 9100, NADCAP,
FMEA, Control Plan, QFD, DOE, Problem Solving Techniques (8D, 5-why,
Drills Deep), QC Tools, Poke-yoke, Kaizen, SPC, Metrology, MSA, GR&R,
Continuous Improvement, GD&T, Blue print, 5S, JIT, Six-Sigma, & Lean
Mfg.
Operations Leader
Dec 2005-Nov 2006
GE INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS -General Electric Canada inc., Peterborough ON,Canada
Manufacturing Locomotive Motors .
Directed production, planning, inventory control, quality, maintenance, and
engineering functions.
. Production improvements; increased production efficiency from 65% to
85% within one year through good manufacturing practices and cell
manufacturing. Developed and maintained performance measurements for
key cost elements to ensure annual performance improvements.
. CNC MACHINE SHOP; Train personnel, extensive experience in set-up and
operation of CNC machines, providing day-to-day technical supervision
of all machinists. Preventive maintenance of the machines. involving
in the fixture designs.
. Operations management; pioneered streamlined processes and
standardized operating procedures. Reduced components and finished
goods inventory by 12%.
. Relationship management; maintained positive relations with union
leaders, employees, outside vendors and suppliers, executive
management, customers and industry colleagues.
. Revitalized customer service; by upgrading customer return
responsiveness from a 12 days to a consistent response time of 3 days.
. Safety management; led all safety programs as Health and Safety member
of the Safety Committee. Instrumental in achieving the Health and
Safety Excellence Award.
. Lean Manufacturing; implemented the Lean Mfg system to reduce the
Lead time, Improved the safety,Quality, Delivery .
Senior Manager -Operations
1994-2005
TI DIAMOND CHAIN LIMITED ., Hyderabad,India ( Automotive Industry )
Manufactures Automotive Drive chains, primarily to automotive industry .
. Increased unit production 35% through TPM Implementation.
. Achieved annual cost reductions in excess $30,000 per year.
. Implemented cellular manufacturing, reducing lead-time by 16%.
. Implemented TQM program which reduced defects per unit from 3% to
0.5%.
. Personally cultivated business relationship with several major
domestic and international OEM clients.
. Accomplished quality assurance TS 16949 Certification on initial
application.
. Implemented just-in-time material delivery and sequence part delivery
to reduce inventory.
. Implemented continuous improvements to manufacturing operations to
accommodate growth.
. Championed active use of ERP software for manufacturing enterprises,
integrating manufacturing into cross-departmental functions.
. Doubled inventory turnover from 12 to 24 by creating cellular
manufacturing.
. Transformed quality mind set from detection to prevention.
. Radically improved customer delivery times and product quality by
forging regular communications and better understanding between
marketing and production personnel.
. Created customer satisfaction initiative program to identify areas of
concern, implemented recommendations, significantly improved customer
satisfaction from 65% to 85%.
Asst Manager -Production
1990 - 1994
Ashok Leyland Limited, Uppal, Hyderabad, India ( Automotive Industry )
Manufactures Automobile Castings
. Revitalized production competencies by revamping plant layout, saving
$60,000 a year and driving 12% manpower reduction.
. New product development
. Material handling system developed for loading the components.
. Mistake-proofing mechanism implemented to prevent customer complaints.
. Implemented 5S System, Poke Yoke Program on the shop floor that
contributed to better output, improved work environment, and longer
life for the equipment.
. Enhancing technical systems & timely technological up gradation
activities, creating low cost and high productivity improvement
Education & Professional Development
M.S. (Advanced Manufacturing Systems) M.B.A. (Marketing)
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
Certificate Course in TOTAL Quality Management
Certification course in Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing