Powergen Production Manager

SANTOSH DOHARE

E-mail: ***************@*****.***

Mobile: +254-********* / +254-*********

Skype ID: santosh.dohare3

An achievement-driven professional targeting strategic level assignments in Production Planning & Control, Maintenance Operations

Industry Preference: Transformer Manufacturing

Performance-driven professional offering nearly 15 years of rich experience in Manufacturing Operations & Maintainence for Transformer manufacturing as well as Transformer Repairing

Proven track record in implementing cost saving measures to achieve substantial reduction in terms of production, raw materials, manpower and machine utilization

Successfully achieved reduction in cycle time on repeat jobs from 15% to 10% in PAN Africa Transformers & Switchgears Ltd.

Extensive Production experience in Power transformers upto 400KV/ 500 MVA & Distribution Transformer from 25 KVA to 1000 KVA

Hands-on experience in supervising planning, winding, assembly, tanking, quality, dispatch & maintenance

Insightful understanding of SAP (PP) module for producing the Daily Production Report (DPR)

Expertise in production operation & shift management to facilitate smooth functioning of overall production operations & enhance operational efficiency in the manufacturing industry

A performer in implementing the OHSAS 18001, 5S, Poke-Yoke, KAIZEN, TPM, & TQM, MOST best practices for ensuring smooth functioning of work in manufacturing operations

Pivotal in monitoring all site related activities and ensuring their smooth execution as per project schedule with focus on optimum utilization of manpower & materials

Experienced in implementing HSE / Environmental Safety Standards; gained exposure in ensuring compliance of EHS Standards and taking preventive corrective action to minimize risk/accidents

Core Competencies

~ Operations & Maintainence ~ Manufacturing Operations

~ Vendor Management ~ New Product Development

~ Inventory Management ~ Resource & Cost Optimization

~ HSE Management ~ Quality & Safety Assurance

Organisational Experience

Since Feb'17

PAN Africa Transformers & Switchgears Ltd., Nairobi, Kenya as Factory Production Manager - Production (Winding, Assembly, Tanking), Planning, Quality, Dispatch

Key Result Areas:

Spearheading the complete manufacturing of transformers & repairing of transformers from 25 KVA to 1 MVA (11 & 33 KV class) as per the goals of organization; developing new initiatives to create Annual Operating Plan (AOP) to support the strategic directions

Planning detailed manufacturing activities as per finalization of requirements / specifications in consultation with Internal & External Departments as well as clients’ requirement

Participating in the installation, commissioning and execution of Winding Machines, Heating Ovens, Oil Filter Machine, Crane and so on

Ensuring timely delivery of jobs to external customer to guarantee the same is completed as per the organizational objective and prior customer inspection

Scheduling equipment & machine maintenance and conducting inspection on regular, weekly & monthly basis

Conceptualizing various innovative solutions to avoid repetitive failure & other problems that adversely affect process operations including capacity, quality, cost & regulatory compliance issues

Reviewing designs and recommending/suggesting modifications while consulting with QA and Design Department for efficiency

Liaising with top management for evolving strategic vision, driving change, infusing new ideas and taking business performance and productivity to the next level

Developing guidelines / standard operating procedures to ensure maximum capacity utilization for overall plant productivity enhancement

Leading the team for HAZOP & FMEA study for existing & modified process; conducting Root Cause Analysis for the non-conformities with clear action plan for corrective action

Formulating maintenance & operational procedures to increase the efficiency for implementing process standards and ensuring adherence to preferred standards

Taking stringent quality measures including preparation of necessary documents for ensuring compliance with standards & customer requirements

Deploying various methodologies for analysing processes, recommending modifications to minimize escalations & rejection for realizing operational efficiencies, control costs and cycle-time

Monitoring production operations with respect to cost, resource deployment, time overruns, quality compliance and manpower planning to ensure timely execution of the activities

Executing various techniques for cycle time / cost reduction, entailing identification of opportunities, analysis of data, conducting tests, cost benefit analysis and implementation

Highlights:

Finalized layout, machinery & oven installation for new transformers manufacturing facility

Organized training programs for the workforce for repairing & manufacturing the transformers

Implemented 5S level on the shop floor along with various other quality systems for transformer manufacturing in process quality assurance checklists

Mar'14 - Jan'17

Rajasthan Powergen Transformers Pvt. Ltd., Sanchor, Rajasthan as Production Manager - Production (Winding, Assembly, Tanking), Planning, Quality, Dispatch

Highlights:

Implemented:

oPower transformers manufacturing facility up to 10 MVA through coordination and proper planning

oQuality systems for transformer manufacturing and quality assurance checklists

Aug'11 - Feb'14

ALSTOM T&D India Ltd., Naini, Allahabad as Assistant Manager-Production (Winding Department)

Highlights:

Recipient of UMD Award for simultaneous start of standard & non-standard HVM winding on single horizontal winding machine with two operators

Received UMD Award for composite winding started TAP over HVM winding reducing the time of pre-activity

Implemented:

oLap Joints with Resistance Brazing Machine to ensure the joint quality

o5s level in winding shop

oZero deviation plans

Completed E-learning certificate for EHS

Successfully commenced the manufacturing of Traction transformer

Jun'06 – Aug'11

EMCO Ltd., Thane as Production Executive - Winding Department

Highlights:

Acted as Winding In-charge of 400 KV Kema job project

Successfully implemented:

oStrapex Machine for reduction cycle time in assembly area

oAdvance insulation kit preparation

Recommended and implemented use of CTC to all up to 33KV class by achieving increase in productivity and reduction in cycle time by performing cost benefit analysis

Provided training to workman under Drona Project

Successfully established and trained winders of CTC Conductor Disc Winding

Jul'05 – May'06

Crompton Greaves Ltd., Power Transformer Division, Bhopal as Graduate Apprentice Trainee - Production (Winding Department)

IT Skills

Operating Systems : MS-DOS, Windows 95/98/2k/XP

Languages : C, C++

Packages : AutoCAD

Trainings Attended

A.E. 132 KV substations MPSEB, Balaghat Duration: 1 month

S.E. (O&M) Pench, H.P.S. Totladoha Duration: 1 month

Academic Project

Project in BE:

Development of Expert System for Detecting Incipient Faults in Transformer by Dissolves Gas Analysis using ‘Turbo Pro-log’

Academic Details

B.E.in Electrical Engineering from G. H. Raisoni College of Engineering, Nagpur in 2005

Diploma in Electrical Engineering from Govt. Polytechnic College of Engineering, Balaghat in 2001

Personal Details

Date of Birth: 20th March 1978

Languages Known: English, Hindi & Marathi

Address: Kayvee Apartment, Block No. – C, Flat No. – C6P.O. Box: 103**-*****, South B, Nairobi, Kenya

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