Plant Head / Operations Head / Engineering Manager

Curriculum Vitae of Rohit Pant

+91-981******* (M) (B. Tech., MBA, CLP)

Permanent Address: # 1167, Universal Enclave, Sector 48 B, Chandigarh – 160047, India. Page 1 of 2

Profile Summary

Result-oriented, flexible techno-commercial Professional with 25 years of diversified experience of working with Engineering, Manufacturing, Automotive, Rail Road, Contracting & Oil & Gas companies in India & GCC. Skilled with Procurement, NPD, Vendor management in the commodities of Sheet Metal & Press Parts, Casting, Forging, Electrical, Electronics, Rubber, Plastic Moulded Components, Machined & Fabricated Components, Proprietary items, Structural steel, Special Steel Grades, Pipes, Flanges, Civil items, Building Materials, MEP items, Capital Equipment & Services. Motivated team player, with an ability to adapt easily to new commodities and environment with an ability to keep a level ahead at all times. Decisive Manager with a talent for negotiating and implementing cost saving measure without compromising quality. Adapt quickly to the changing needs of fast-paced and growing companies and organizations. Contained and reduced costs & inefficiencies through costing, QCDD with supplier, Capacity planning, price negotiations, vendor management, planning, performance management, inventory management (Setting Minimum and Maximum levels in warehouse & at supplier). Knowledge of ISO, OHSAS, IATF, National & International Standard for Valves & Pipe Lines (BIS, BS, DIN, EN, API, ASME, ANSI, AWWA). ERP Systems worked on - SAP, MFG/PRO, ORACLE. Consistently maintained supply chain flow, thus minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity through employee involvement, training & empowerment, by using the best practices of Industrial Engineering. Production planning experience in Press Shop, Tool Room, Machine Shop, Assembly, Paint Shop & Weld Shop. Widely-travelled (India, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Bahrain, Oman, China, Saudi Arabia, UAE). Managed multi-site & multi-plant procurement (Bahrain, China & Philippines. Strong people skills, effective communication with internal / external customers, problem resolution to achieve product development, design / re-engineering / special projects completion / on-time delivery. Lead ideas from concept to implementation to meet concurrent project deadlines. Making the problems visible and promoting a better and more efficient environment through team work. Culture-Change through Education and Deployment of EMS Tools. Training, Coaching, Implementing and Auditing. People Recognition: Internal Certifications, Suggestions Scheme - Ideas Implemented and Best Problem Solving for the different KPIs: Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and Sustainability. Industrial Engineering Activities such as: Lay Out, Time and Work Studies, Line Balancing, Capacity Planning, Cost Optimization, Rebalancing Assembly Lines Processes, Eliminating Wastes on Material Flow, Improving OEE, Scrap and Labor Productivity KPIs, Ergonomic Evaluation & Work Area Designs, Department Layouts and Product Flows, Identify Operational Bottlenecks, Distribution and Logistics related to Effective and Efficient use of Assets and Processes, Process Improvements New Process Development, Process Trouble shooting, New Product and Process Design, Designing and Development of Tools, Jigs, Fixtures, Material Handling System, MOST, LEAN, 5S, Kaizen, TPM, World Class Manufacturing Practices, Visual Factory, 7 Wastes, KPIs Metrics, Problem Solving Tools, 7 QC Tools, PDCA, SWOT Analysis, SMED, Installation & Commission of Machines, Machine Selection, Automation, Product Development, Test Equipment, Material Handling Equipment, Jigs fixtures, Hydraulics, Tool Design, Raw Materials Selection, Process and Facility Layout, Production Planning - Maintaining WIP Tracker and Inventory Control, Prepare Plan vs Actual with Yield%, Waste and Scrap Management, Machine Process Setup, Trouble-Shoot Equipment, Calibration of Equipment, Preventive Maintenance Plan, Machine History Card, Monitoring Machine Performance, Training Machine Operators, Reporting and Recording Machine Downtime and Open Issues, Develop Preferred Methods/Standard Operating Procedures.

Exposure

Global Procurement Vendor Development New Product Development Supply Chain Management Expediting & Coordination Business Excellence Rail Road & Automotive Operations, Scheduling Import, Export, Logistics Performance Measurement Contracts Administration Prototyping/Sample Approval Fabrication & Machining Detailed Costing Estimation, Tendering, Bidding Negotiations Material Planning & Budgeting Sub-Contracting Lean Manufacturing & TPS Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) Reconciliation & Audit Production Planning & Control Project Management Manufacturing & QMS Strategic Sourcing & Cost Saving 3rd Party Inspection Materials Management Process Improvement Supplier Prequalification EPC / Oilfield / Industrial Services Multi-site Operations Inventory Management Valves Manufacturing Operations Management Capital Equipment/Services New Plant Set-up Incoming Inspection Pre Dispatch Inspection Plant Maintenance Quality Assurance & Improvement EHS Systems Resource Utilization Customer Focus Grievance Handling Regulatory & Statutory Compliance Educational Background

S. No. Course University/College Percentage Completion 1 4-year B. Tech. in Industrial Engineering & Management (with specialization in TQM) IKGPTU / PNSTE 94.21% Gold Medalist 2 MBA (Materials Management) MPBOU / IIMM 76.875 % 2004 Professional Experience Summary

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No. Designation Duration Company Name Project(s)

1 Manager Materials 2019 – 2020 Advance Valves, India Valve Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, HVAC 2 Industrial Engineering & Lean Manufacturing Consultant 2014 – 2019 Independent Consultant, India Automotive Manufacturing, VA/VE, NPD, Cost Reduction, Quality & Productivity Improvement

3 Head of Procurement (C & IS) 2011 – 2012 Rawabi Holding, Saudi Arabia Contracting, Industrial Services, Oil & Gas 4 Purchase Manager 2007 – 2011 BFG International, Bahrain Rail Road / Metro, Oil & Gas, Contracting 5 Senior Engineer Special Assignments & Projects 1996 – 2007 SML ISUZU LTD., India Automotive, Special Vehicles & Bus Body 6 Tech. Gr. II (Tool Room/Design) 1994 – 1996 CIPET, India Plastics Engineering / Tooling 7 Junior Engineer 1993 – 1994 P. A. Pinions, India Watch Manufacturing / Precision Tooling Achievements / Accomplishments

Rawabi Holding, Al Khobar, KSA http://www.rawabiholding.com

Centralized the purchasing of the group.

Established SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) & Standardization of all procurement document PR, RFQ, RFI, RFP, Quote Comparison Sheet, LOI, AMC, PO & Contract formats for improving productivity & ease of reconciliation.

Negotiated major contracts for Ready Mix Concrete, Cement, Structural Steel (TMT), Services & MEP, and Equipment Hiring.

Completion of Head Office building with-in the time frame, as per Top Management requirements.

Savings achieved up-to 32% by alternate sourcing & consolidating the requirements for Capital Equipment.

Reduced the contract value by 25% for Infrastructure projects by sealed bidding &re-negotiations.

Eliminated sizeable inventory by negotiating just-in-time (JIT) delivery contracts for spare parts at ARAMCO sites. BFG International, Manama, Bahrain http://www.bfginternational.com

Built cost efficient purchasing team (recruited and developed employees) through training & motivation.

Implemented Supplier Pre-Qualification.

Reduced lead-time from overseas suppliers to meet project deliveries.

Rationalized Supplier Base & Payment terms.

Instituted supplier follow-up & feedback system.

Successfully identified LCC (low cost countries) for NPD (new product development) & Cost reduction.

Successfully developed PE Fresh Water Tank in Malaysia, Door Handles, Curved Door Rail & various SS & Al critical components & assemblies in India & China.

Managed Development of SS Retention Tank for AGC Cabin at CCIF China, as an alternate source of supply.

Developed & managed supplies of SS Sink for AGC Cabin from Sekhri Brothers, India.

Sourced various SS & Al critical components & assemblies at a short notice for First Article Inspection (FAI) of Innova project.

Managed critical supplies – Toilet System, Retention Tank, PE Fresh Water Tank, Curved Door Rails etc. for AGC.

Implemented special Process Audits for Welding, Bonding, Powder Coating, Plating, Cathodic Dip Painting etc.

Managed INNOVA Train Toilet Cabins & Train Interiors FAI without any NC.

Reduced non–compliance from 24000 PPM to 2000 PPM.

Reduced Wastages to the tune of USD 70000.

Reduced Space requirement (saved 2000 sq. ft.) in stores by using vertical space.

Reduced Inventory cost by 7%.

Curriculum Vitae of Rohit Pant

+91-981******* (M) (B. Tech., MBA, CLP)

Permanent Address: # 1167, Universal Enclave, Sector 48 B, Chandigarh – 160047, India. Page 2 of 2

SML ISUZU Limited, Ropar, India http://www.smlisuzu.com

Gold Medalist - Suggestion Scheme (Paperless Environment, Internet Technology Usage for Marketing & Spares, Reduction in Number of Copies of MDA-2 & Sales Invoice, MODVAT Claim, Emergency Medical Kit in Staff Buses).

Savings (INR 200 Lac per annum) by proposing procedure for MODVAT claim.

Generated INR 65 Lac by disposing non-moving items, as a member of salvaging team.

Involved in detailed costing for Bus Body; able to contain price increase for a period of 4 years.

Successfully developed Low cost tooling for Special Application Vehicles.

Build new Supplier base for Export vehicles & executed various Export orders.

Project Team member for Technology Transfer of Bus Body from Gunung Coach, Malaysia.

Standardized & updated BoM for Special Application Vehicles (approximately 250 variants).

Contributed in implementation of computerized PO generation & tracking system.

Developed Kits for Al Box Vans, Hydraulic Cylinders, Windshield & Side Glasses, Export Bins, PU Paint, Sliding Window Frame, Observation Hatch 4WD, Toe Hook Bracket, Seat Frames, Super Structure, Wind Deflector, Protection Mesh, Roof Trim, Door Trim, Floor Mat & various fabricated / sheet metal / plastic parts / assemblies for Bus Body.

Winner Materials Management Quiz.

Lead various Cost reduction, Quality improvement programs & ECN’s with the support of my team & suppliers for buses & all special application vehicles – Paint Shop Putty Elimination project, Low cost tooling (welding Fixtures, Drilling Jigs, Assy. fixtures), Door Closers, Speed Governor, Air Conditioning Units, PA systems, Music System, Paint Shop Equipment, machinery – Shearing M/c, Press Brake, Shower Testing facility. Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology (CIPET), India https://www.cipet.gov.in/centres/olc-cipet-amritsar

Developed Blow mold; Injection mold, Compression molds; jigs & fixtures as per customer requirements by utilizing the tool room facilities (CNC Milling; Lathe; EDM; Drilling; Jig Boring; Shaping; Grinding - Surface, Cylindrical, Internal, Tool & Cutter) & manpower (trainees).

Imparted practical training to DPMT (Diploma in Plastic Mould Technology) & DPMMT (Diploma in Plastics Mould Making Technicians) students & taught theory subjects: Workshop Technology, Engineering Drawing.

Captained staff Cricket team.

Represented CIPET at Panjab University for a seminar & exhibition on plastics.

Successfully managed as a Hostel warden for 3 months.

Sponsored by CIPET for short term course – “Specialized Managerial Training Course in Production Management” conducted by SSI at CIHT. P. A. Pinions, India http://www.papinions.com

Lead & successfully developed tooling (Gang Progressive Press Tools - for Core Washer& PCB Cutting; Compound Tools; Automatic Injection Mold - for Movement Holder).

Involved in installation & commissioning of Tool Room M/c Tools - Cylindrical & Internal Grinding, Surface Grinder & Injection Molding M/c.

25% cost reduction & substantial time saving by using Ready Made Tool Blocks (Suggestion).

Polishing & Burr removal m/c, Microprocessor based Ruby Roller (Involved In-house development). Items Procured / Sourced / Developed / Managed

Simple plates and brackets: Non-welded, non-riveted, Complex brackets: Complex and welded brackets, Metal fabricated internal parts (aesthetic): Trash can, paper towel dispenser, toilet roll holder, faucet, Extrusions (Metallic): Metallic extrusions, Non-metallic extrusions: Such as Rubber, HDPE, PVC, Felt, Add-on Mechanical: Mirrors, externally made doors, door rails, locks, handles, sink, solid surface shelf, soap dispenser, soap bottles, Add-on Electrical: Tank heaters, level sensors, level indicators, solenoid valves, IR sensors, door gears, push buttons, Plumbing: Pipes, connectors, cam-locks, hoses, threaded & non-threaded plumbing parts, odour traps, sink drain, Tanks: Tanks & insulation, System: Vacuum toilet, toilet parts, interconnections kits, controllers, Castings – CI, SGI, WCB, LCB, CA15, CF3M, CF8, CF8M, Inconel, Monel, Hastealloy, Forgings. PTO Unit, Wiper Motor, Front Cowl, Roof Panel, Floor Panel, Back Panel, Doors, Lower Grill (Changed from round to rectangular cut-outs for head lamps), Upper Grill, Dash Board, Ornaments, Wind-Shield – Tempered & Laminated, Side Glasses Tempered - (Plain, Tinted, Frosted), Hydraulic Cylinders & Hydraulic Kits, Al Extruded Sections, Al Kit, Paints & related hardware (PU Paint). Other items being Steel – MS, CRC, GI & SS (sheet, flat, angle, channel), MIG wire, Welding rods, seat, seat frames, seat back, super structure from 10’ to 21’ (Fixed & telescopic / sliding type for 4WD), Observation hatch for 4WD, Blata Packing, Bell, Switch, Wiring Harness, Lamps, D-Shackles, Toe Hook, Toe Hook Bracket, Bull Guard, Beacon Lamp, Battery Carrier, Portable Generator, Manila Rope, Canopy, Terrace Awning, Coir, Plywood, Machined Parts, Wind Deflector, Window Frames (Sliding & Fixed), Door Handles, Lock Assembly, Door Trim LH/RH & Roof Trims.

Bus (13 to 54 seats) – Standard, Semi-Deluxe, Deluxe, CNG with Safety & Eco grades, High End Luxury, Airport, Staff, Executive, Export, City Transport, School Bus - Special Needs, Requirement & Fitments, Integrated Garbage Collection & Disposal System (Dumper Placer - Single Bin, Twin Bin & Garbage Compactors), Water Tanker 2500 L – 6000 L (Defence, Civil, Insulated, 4WD, Water Purification System for Export, Other Special Application Vehicles : IBP Mobile Testing Van, Mobile Road Research Lab Van, Meter Testing Van for HSEB, Mobile X- Ray Van, Rama Krishna Mission Van, Mobile Animal Husbandry Van, Mobile Fish Lab Van, Calibration Van, Bomb / Explosive Disposal Van on various models, Delivery Van on various models, Seat Carrier for Swaraj Automotives Limited, Mobile Soil Testing Van, Mobile Library Van, Mobile Service Van on various models, Fire Tender, Postal Van, Rescue Van, Viklang Van for Bharat Vikas Parishad Delhi, Animal Husbandry Van, Glass Carrier for CLTG, Riot Control Van, Ambassador Car Carrier for Punjab Government, Special Soft Top Covered Van on Special Cargo, Mobile Reverse Osmosis & Electro Dialysis Units for Central salt & Mineral Chemical Research Institute, Rail Cum Road Vehicle 4 WD Dual Cabin for DCW, Cattle Catcher for SPCA Chandigarh, Mortuary Van, Refrigerated Van & Sleeper Cabins, Bottle Carrier & Cold Drink Carrier (Domestic & Export), Mobile Clinic Van, Ambulance - AC, 4WD, Low Roof, Low Roof Integral, Cash Van, Video Van on Dual Cabin, Dual Cabin - 3 & 4 Doors (Domestic & Export), Sky Lift (2 Boom Type), Sky Lift (Telescopic Type), Mobile Dental Van (Single Seat) / (Double Seat), Recovery Van (Domestic & Export), Aluminium Wagon - With Side Windows & Rear Door, Hydraulically Operated Dumpers of various capacities for domestic & export usage. Plywood, Construction Grade Timber, MDF, Veneers, Laminates, Construction Steel, Structural Steel, Gypsum products, Aluminium, Glass, Equipment & Machines, Paints & Paint solutions, Joinery & Solid Surfaces, Water proofing solutions, Tools & Hardware, Electrical & Lighting, Lighting Fixtures, Cable Glands, GI Conduits & accessories, PVC Conduits Industrial Plugs & Sockets - PVC and Metal, Earthing & Lightning Protection, Transformers, Gensets, Busbar Energy Distribution System, Power & Telecom Cables, Cable Accessories, Cable Support Systems, Industrial Insulation Materials etc. (from well-known Brands names : EAE, ZENNARO, SAUDI CABLE, AKSA, ABB, 3M, SAUDI LIGHTING, KSC, WALLIS, APLICACIONES TECNOLOGICAS, AREVA, CMP, DECODUCT, PANDUIT, TEKAB, METROD, PALLAZOLI, SMARTr, BIAX, PRECISION etc.), IT Infrastructure Solutions, Networking Solutions, Oil & Gas Equipment & products, Capital Items (Porta-cabins, Generators, Compressors, Construction Equipment, Crane, Excavator, Transformer, HVLS Fan, Paint Booth, Powder Coating Booth, Shot Blasting Booth, Compressed Air Line, Stacker, Forklift, CNC VTL / VMC / HMC / Surface Grinder), Office Equipment (Printer/Copier/Scanners, Air conditioners, Office & Camp Furniture / Fixtures), Construction Material (MEP items, Pumps, Ironmongery, Expansion Joints, Aggregate, Ready Mix Concrete, Cement, Bitumen, Valves, GRP Tanks, GRP Pipes, HDPE & PVC Pipes, Geo-textile, Concrete Blocks, Kerb-stones & Interlocking Tiles), Consumables (General, Electrical, Stationery & Printing Items, Misc. consumables & Hardware), Safety Items (PPE, Safety Boards, Safety Banners, Road Signs, Temporary Signs, Road Marking).

Training & Development Programs/ Seminars / Workshops Attended Specialized Managerial Training Course in Production Management, Safety in the Office Training, Road Safety Awareness Training, Hydraulic Systems, Project Management, Quality System Implementation - 5-S, Six Sigma & TQM, Special Purpose Machine (SPM) & Automats, World Class Manufacturing (WCM), Leadership Excellence, Negotiations, Vendor Pre-qualification & Audit, National Cadet Corps (NCC) – Annual Training Camp, Army Attachment Camp, Business Excellence, Micro- station, Auto-Cad, Solid-Works, Zero-Defect (ZD) & Direct On Line (DOL), Preventive Maintenance, Materials Management, Time Management, Lean Manufacturing, Digital Marketing, Management Development Program (MDP) for FLM, Behavior-based Safety, CNC Machines, Bus-Body Manufacturing, Kanban, Communication Skills, Machine Tools, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Inventory Management, Goods & Services Tax (GST), Effective Teamwork, Additive Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering (Plant Layout), 10th & 12th North West Qual-Tech Conventions & Awards (NWQT) Personal Details

Date of Birth 14/12/1971

Gender & Marital Status Male & Married

Permanent Address # 1167, Universal Enclave, Sector 48 B, Chandigarh, Pin-160047, India. Mobile Number +91-981*******

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