General Manager Plant Operations

Profile Summarization

A result-oriented professional with 24+Years of Experience in production and operations. Operations & Maintenance: Identifying areas of obstruction and taking steps to rectify it. Conducting technical audits; reviewing existing processes and re-designing the same to enhance operational efficacy. Scheduling and planning predictive, preventive maintenance for process plants, and root cause analysis including budgeting and cost control activities. Undertaking major shutdowns and de-bottlenecking of various equipment. Installation & Commissioning: Supervising the erection & commissioning of machines. Resolving troubleshooting problems arising in the total execution of job. Taking stringent quality measures including preparation / maintenance of necessary documents. Plant Operations: Coordinating plant activities for the set-up standards with accountability for strategic utilization and deployment of resources to achieve organizational objectives. Preparing manuals and work instructions for operations for the unit and maintaining reports for decision making by management.

Procurement and vendor development: Identifying new vendors for alternative source. Also evaluating the existing vendors based on the deliveries and quality and taking corrective action

Process Engineering & Improvement: Focusing on optimization of process parameters and initiating process improvements to achieve bottom line objectives & productivity targets. Identifying areas of improvement and recommending process & product modifications to enhance operational efficiencies of the systems.

Manpower Management: Effectively interfacing with people at all levels, managing healthy work environment and inculcating bonded teamwork with high work ethics. Supporting and communicating with the team members to achieve the task within agreed parameters and enhance efficiency. Machine management: Focusing on the effective utilization of the machines in the plant. Creating system to review daily on the machine utilization and thereby reducing break down.

Material management: Focusing on the effective utilization of materials and thereby reducing the cost of the machine

(B.E.) from Anna University, Coimbatore in 2012

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from N.L. Polytechnic College, Coimbatore in 1996 Company: Ms T&I projects

Designation: General Manager Operations

Tenure: Dec 2023 To Till Date

In-charge of Production and operations. Manage internal and external stake holders. Changed complete layout of the factory. Standardized system and procedure in the factory. Changed the workflow introduced the planning and costing department. By changing the organization setup Eliminated 30 % of manpower as staffs. Created new layout for upcoming products. Introduced new automation line in assembly. Created accountability for all production activities. Created a systemized work flow in the company. Outsourced components based on costing. Also for some components (Trays, vibroscreen, etc) developed in-house to reduce cost. Started panel production in-house developed facilities accordingly. Introduced laser welding instead of TIG welding where ever possible. Company: Ms Marzoli textile machines manufacturer limited Designation: Production manager

Tenure: May 2020 To Nov 2023

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GENERAL MANAGER OPERATIONS

Analyze the competitors

to understand their

strengths

Ability to establish and

maintain effective

working relationships

Ability to quickly broker

solutions and resolve

conflict situations

Excellent problem-

solving skills

Leading the team

members and managing

a team of quality

Develop, create and

improve technical

testing

process/frameworks

Ability to communicate

effectively orally and in

writing

Team Management

Analytical

Key Skills

Plan Execution Goal

Oriented

Multi-

Cultural

Excellent track record of

driving excellent

performance across

career

In-charge of

Production and

operations

Manage internal

and external

stake holders

Changed complete

layout of the factory

Standardized

system and

procedure in the

factory

Created a

systemized work

flow in the company

Outsourced

components based

on costing

Team Management Introduced laser

welding instead of

TIG welding

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In-charge of production at in-house. Took on hands off training in ITALY factory for 3 months on new product assemblies. Created new layout for upcoming products. Created new assembly infrastructure for new products. Created SOPs for new assemblies. Developed new working team for the new products. Responsible for dispatch materials based on project schedule and see the projects are closed. Responsible for despatch of spare parts and NPD items to MP. Responsible for the materials for machines from subcontractors. To ensure proper training given to workmen and evaluate them by skill matrix. Overseeing short-term and long-term planning initiatives in a business unit. Created work instruction and ensured work done in line as per procedure Company: M/S Parklayer Pvt ltd

Designation: Plant Head

Tenure: Apr 2019 To Apr 2020

Looking after the production, quality, sourcing, mis & Development activities in the company. Manage internal and external stake holders. Implemented new layout in the factory and thereby effectively utilized the space. Involved in factory expansion process, co-ordinate with civil and shed fabricator and had completed the expansion process. Had erected the plasma cutting machine from Messer and started production within 10 days of erection. Had created new shot blasting facility and thereby automated the process. Had created painting booth facility and automated the painting process as well. Reduced cost of machine by negotiating with suppliers and by improving process parameters. Involved in costing activities and thereby reduced cost of the machine by 10 percent and still we are in the process Company: Ms Siegerspintech Pvt ltd

Designation: Production Manager

Tenure: Oct 2017 To Mar 2019

In-charge of production at in-house. Responsible for dispatch materials based on project schedule and see the projects are closed. Responsible for the materials for machines from subcontractors. To ensure proper training given to workmen and evaluate them by skill matrix. Overseeing short-term and long-term planning initiatives in a business unit. Created work instruction and ensured work done in line as per procedure. Creating facilities and fixtures as required for the new assemblies and train the technicians as per work instruction. Create skill matrix for the technicians, evaluate and train by conducting classes accordingly and thereby increase the productivity. Co-ordinate with CFT team to ensure delivery of machines on time. Responsible for dispatch of quality machines by ensuring proper quality systems and procedure.

Has visited China for the purchase of new machines for improved production line setup in car parking system. Erected the machines and started production within a month. Implemented new line of operations with new automatic machines for heavy beam fabrication for car parking system. Reduced welding time by introducing new fixtures with full proffer and simple locking system. Reduced the project completion lead time to half than before with this new set up. Also reduced manpower to one third with this new improved production line. Created new facilities for material handling and made smooth flow of material in shop. Created automated painting set up to match the jit system. Responsible for vendor development. Responsible for stores function. Responsible for recruiting team members. Responsible for the in-house quality. Company: Ms Marzoli textile machines manufacturer limited Hosur Designation: Production Manager

Tenure: May 2015 To Sep 2017

In-charge of production at in-house. Responsible for scheduling, assembling and dispatch of Machines. Responsible for dispatching the sub assembly parts to Italy for assembly in time. In-charge for machine erection and commissioning at site. Overseeing short-term and long-term planning initiatives in a business unit. Ensuring employees work as a team to meet corporate goals and providing periodic updates to senior management. Created work instruction and ensured work done in line as per procedure. Creating facilities and fixtures as required for the new assemblies and train the technicians as per work instruction. Create skill matrix for the technicians, evaluate and train by conducting classes accordingly and thereby increase the productivity. Co-ordinate with CFT team to ensure delivery of machines on time. To ensure machines are dispatched in good quality on time to the customer. Created quality records (check list) for every dispatch. Introduced LEAN and JIT concept in assembly. To attend customer compliant and resolution in time by coordinating with the Italian office. To receive the spares requirement from customer and ensure the spares are supplied in time. To ensure the customer satisfaction by immediate action for the breakdown of machines at site. To ensure proper training given to erectors and evaluate them accordingly. Responsible for the repair service of the machine parts and deliver on time. Responsible for outsourcing of components with new vendor. Responsible for the quality at in-house and improve dispatch procedures. Company: M/s Savioindia private limited

Designation: Production Manager

Tenure: Apr 2013 To Apr 2015

In-charge of production at in-house. Responsible for dispatch of machines as per schedule and also subassemblies to Italy Role & Responsibilities:

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Responsible for the materials for machines from subcontractors. To ensure proper training given to workmen and evaluate them by skill matrix. Overseeing short-term and long-term planning initiatives in a business unit. Created work instruction and ensured work done in line as per procedure. Creating facilities and fixtures as required for the new assemblies and train the technicians as per work instruction. Create skill matrix for the technicians, evaluate and train by conducting classes accordingly and thereby increase the productivity. Co-ordinate with CFT team to ensure delivery of machines on time. Responsible for dispatch of quality machines by ensuring proper quality systems and procedure. To attend customer compliant and resolution in time by coordinating with the Italian office. To receive the spares requirement from customer and ensure the spares are supplied in time Company: Lakshmi Machine Works, Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) Designation: Superintendent

Tenure: Jun 1997 To Dec 2012

In-charge of Draw Frame machine section. Responsible for machine shop and sheet metal division in draw frame. Responsible for the materials for machines from subcontractors. Responsible for scheduling, assembling and dispatch of Machines. Responsible for dispatch of quality machines by ensuring proper quality systems and procedure. Overseeing short-term and long-term planning initiatives in a business unit. Managing staff and directing operational activities as necessary. Responsible for supplying the spares and conversion kits on time. Ensuring resolution of customers’ queries, doubts and problems on time. Implemented multi skill in operators. Ensuring quality of work by allotting workmen to work in the basis of skill matrix. Efficiently implemented lean and JIT concept in assembly line manufacturing; aimed at reducing waste, maximizing the efficiency, and securing a competitive advantage. Manufacturing new products in coordinating with R & D department. Improved the packing method and reducing the cost and dispatching the machines safely to the customers. Successfully assembled three new products within the shortest period possible. Provided fixtures for assembly function and hence reduced the assembly time. Accountable for assembly stage wise check list for stage wise inspection. Introduced the bar code system in issue of material from stores to dispatch as machines with bar code accountability. In shop reduced machine down time by planning the component in advance and thereby preparing the tools in advance to avoid tool waiting time. Initiated in implementing TPM activities in machine shop. Personal Details:

D.O.B: 7th Oct 1977

Language: English, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi.

Location: Coimbatore-42

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