Project Manager

YOGESH M. SHETH

S. No. **/**, Jitendra Samrudhi, Flat No. 12, Behind Hotel Rugved, D.P.Road, Kothrud, Pune – 411038

M: 91-986******* / 968-******** (Muscat) / Tel: 91-20-253*****(R), E-mail: ***********@**********.***

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To find myself always in a challenging job situation where in I can contribute to the vision of the organization

and which can catalyze my development on professional, personal and financial fronts.

SENIOR LEVEL MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

Consulting…Operations…Engineering…R & D/ Design…Applications…Manufacturing…Assembly/ Production…Maintenance…Logistics & Stores

Certified Six Sigma & Accomplished Project Management Professional in Mechanical Engg. with over 15 years experiences in Large-Scale Management and Diversified engineering, in sectors like Plant Engineering/ Layout, Automotive/ Earthmoving/ Mining/ Agricultural Machinery Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Infrastructure & Civil Projects/ Airport Development, FMCG etc. Strong background in Program/ Project/ People Management and Quality Assurance with outstanding history of managing projects from initial conception, through development, to implementation. Unexcelled record of bringing mission-critical projects in on schedule and within budget. Especially Skilled at Strategic Planning, Budget Controls and Problem Resolution. Outstanding Communication Talents with proven ability to Build and Lead Highly Efficient Tteams, to train technical personnel, and to convey complex concepts in understandable terms.

Extensive international experience, including assignments in USA, UK, Middle East, India & Asia in CAD/CAM/CAE & Design Engg./ Manufacturing/ Prodution for Automotive/Aerospace Sector, Material Handling Systems, Oil & Gas, Designs & Calculations for SPM’s, Robotic Automation Systems, Jigs & Fixtures, Hydraulics & Pneumatics Logics, Shop Floor Assembly/ Production/ Maintenance/ Installations, Supply Chain Mgt, Stores/ Logistics, Cust. Support in Turn Key projects for various Sectors.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Project Lifecycle Management

• Certified Six Sigma

• Quality Assurance & Control

• Cost Reduction/Budget Controls

• Plant Operations/Layouts & Design

• Civil/ Infrastructure/Airport Development Projects

• Front End Engineering Design • Program Management & Project Planning

• Product Testing/ Prototyping

• Procurement & Supply Chain Management

• Inventory & Materials Management

• Logistics & Stores Management • Manufacturing & Operations Management

• Reliability / Performance Analysis

• Market Research & Development

• Recruiting/ Team Training & Mentoring / Retention

• Automated Design Technologies

• Software Testing & Engineering

IT & SOFTWARE SKILLS

Operating Systems Windows NT, 2000, XP, Vista

Hardware SGI, IBM-INTELLISTATION, HP, Sun4_Solaris_64

Design Softwares Pro-Engineer/ Catia/ Solid Works, Plant Design / 3D Piping, Mech. Desktop, AutoCAD

Management Software’s & Tools Microsoft Word/ Excel / PowerPoint, MS Project/ Primavera, PC anywhere, Various Management Tools Like MRP, ERP, EDN/ECO, EDS, PeopleSoft, SAP, Fleet Management & Vehicle Management Software’s.

PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS ATTENDED

Multi-Body Engineering, Simulation Dymola, A Real Time Simulation Software by Dassault Systems

(At UK, Warwickshire, Coventry)

Electronic Control Module (ECM) For CAT Earthmoving Equipments. ECM Training for Caterpillar Earthmoving Machinery for diagnosing various Machine & System performances.

Caterpillar Inc, USA- Engg. Design Center India Certification in Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean Mfg, Succeeding in Supervision, PMP Training, Change Management, APQP

Tractors & Agricultural Machinery CFMTTI, Budhani (M.P) (From Onwards Tech. Ltd)

Basic Robot Training ABB (From Avasarala Automation Ltd.)

Pneumatics / Hydraulics Festo / Vickers (From Inteltek Automation P. Ltd)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

[A] Desert Line Projects LLC, Muscat (MEP/EPC Group Company)[www.dlpoman.com] From May-2009 to May 2011

Technical Advisor/Consultant- Projects/ Procurement & Supply Chain Mgt/ Process Cost Control

Job Responsibilities: -

• Tech. Advisor for Project Procurement/Process & Cost Control for all kinds of material required for Infrastructure, MEP & Highway Projects / Sewage & Water Pipeline Projects / Airport Development Projects, Automotives / Earthmoving & Mining Machinery & Equipments, Crusher Plants.

• Project Management & Co-ordinations from Project Mobilization to Project Completion.

(Within DLP Group Project Teams & Site Consultants like Al-Habtoor Leighton Group, Cowi-Larson, Parsons International, IBN-Khaldun Engg., Gulf Engg. etc.)

• Procurement/ Techno-commercial Negotiations & Supplier Quality Evaluations, Contract Management for Automotive, Mechanical & Machine Tools, Civil & HSE Equipments, Asphalt / Bitumen Material, Structural Steel, Timber, Scaffolding Material, Electrical/Electronic Items, IT & Computers, Medical Equipments for each project.

• Support in Project Planning & Quality Mgt. System, Regular Store Audits & Site Visits in accordance with the company policies, Global Standards and local regulatory requirements.

• Process Improvements, Fraud Control, Quality Risk Management & Proposing solutions for efficient operations.

• Implementation of Fleet Management Software for the Optimum Utilization of Machinery (More than 1500) & Automotives (More than 2000) on various Sites.

• Maintaining/Monitoring undistorted Fuel Supply from Suppliers like Shell-Oman, Al-Maha, Total for all Machineries & Automotives on project Sites, Crusher Plants, Cement Plants.

• Facilities & Asset Management, Maintenance Support, Inventory & Cost control on Spares for the LMV(Toyota, Nissan, Ford, Tata, Deere, Mitsubishi) / HMV (MAN, Benz, Volvo, Renault, Tata- Trucks & Tippers), Heavy Earthmoving Equipments (Caterpillar, Volvo, Komastu, Hitachi, Terex, Case) & Power Generators (CAT, Cummins, FG Wilson, Yanmar), Concrete Mixers & Pumps ( Schwing Stetter, Sany), Rock Breaking Tools (Atlas-Copco, Furukawa)

Notable Accomplishments:-

• Project Co-ordination & Purchase activities for more than 40 Projects (USD 2+ Billion) including Muscat - Dubai Road Project (Mabellah-3rd Lane), Muscat Intl. Airport Project, Al Qurm–Royal Office Project, Al Wusta-A’Duqm Intl Airport, Ras Al Had Airport Road Project, Wattayah Ring Road For Muscat, Salalah Road Projects, Dualisation of Jiblin-Ibri Road, Sohar Water & Sewage Pipe Line Project, Jiffnain Dam/Bridge Project & various projects for Sultanate of Oman. (Projects worth more than 2 Billion USD)

• Approx. 25% cost reduction by Inventory & Cost Control System, Optimum utilization for Automotive Spares, Tyres & Fuel, Civil Material, Electrical/Electronics & Machine Tools Consumption at various sites.

• Approx. 35% Cost saving in Overall Fuel Consumption by Implementing Fleet Management & GPS Vehicle Tracking.

• Cost saving of more than 1 to 2 million Omani Riyals (INR 35+ Cr) approx. through effective Procurement/ Processes.

• Honored by publishing in Times of Oman by Shell Oman Marketing SAOG for Campaigning & Supporting in Sales.( http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=89139&id=151*******&l=ce5231bc45 )

[B] Pricol Technologies Ltd. [www.pricoltech.com] From Aug-2007 to Sept 2008

Strategic Business Unit Head – Pune & West Region Operations – Team Strength 8

Job Responsibilities: -

• Business Dev. activities and supporting Sales Targets. Techno Sales Promotions & Client Presentations & Tech. support for the Engg. Services & software products in the field of Multi Body Engg. (Dymola), Comp. Fluid Dynamics (CFDesign) & Automotive Wiring harness (Cablequity) for Automotive and Engg. sectors.

• Project Planning, Front End Engg. Design, Estimations and Co-ordination with various customers & foreign collaborators. Weekly Reports to CEO.

• Team Lead & Core member for the Multi-Body Engg. Simulation Project on Hybrid Vehicle Design for Tata Motors.

• Business Dev. for Vehicle Integration, Automotive Styling/BIW Projects with Italian collaborator Carcerano Srl, Italy & CFD projects with Blue Ridge Numeric’s Inc, USA.

• Leading, mentoring, monitoring Team performance for efficient operations, Timely deliveries of Projects.

Notable Accomplishments:-

• Achieved Sales Turnover of approx. 20 Million USD (INR 10 + Cr) from Pune region within 8 months.

• Training and Onsite Project work at UK, Warwickshire for Simulation software (Dymola) for Hybrid Vehicle Design for Tata Motors.

• Project Co-ordination for Tata Motors World Truck Aero-Kit Project from Concept to Validation.

• CFD Projects for Suzlon India - Nastle cooling, Honeywell Automation India Ltd, Thermax India Ltd.

• Regional Business Unit Head for Pricol along with excellent Tech. Customer Support to the customers.

• Channel Sales Support to our Foreign Business Partners Blue Ridge Numeric’s- USA, Carcerano Srl - Italy & Dynasim Corp., a Dassault Company for business expansions in India.

[C] Caterpillar Inc, USA, Engg. Design Center, India [www.cat.com] From Apr-2006 to July-2007

Engineering Team Leader/Manager – Team Strength 40

Job Responsibilities: -

• Project & People Mgt., Estimations/Co-ordination, Execution/Deliveries, Resources/Skills Mgt., Setting the milestones and Monthly Billing using SAP, Monthly COE Matrix Roll out Plans, Supplier Contracts Review, Business Development & Channel Merger’s for new facilities acquired by Caterpillar Inc.,USA.

• CPI/NPI Projects & Support, 6 Sigma Projects for process improvements, Warranty & Reliability Projects for various Caterpillar products using Weibull Analysis.

• CAD/CAM/CAE, BIW, VDRA Projects for Plant Layout/Assembly Process Design, Vehicle Integration Projects, Technical Documentation/ Maintenance Manuals for various Caterpillar Products like Off- Highway Trucks, Backhoe Loaders, Excavators, Road Compactors, Track Type Tractors, Dozers, Power Gensets etc. in coordination with Global & India Design Centers & Manufacturing facilities.

• Preparing Technical Product Data for Product Catalogues & Service Manuals for various CAT Products.

• Projects using Team Center Enterprise, Web-Iman, E-Matrix and SAP Billing Module, PeopleSoft-HR

• Support to HR Dept. for Recruitment Process, Skills Improvement & Training to the new employees, modelers/detailers.

Notable Accomplishments:-

• Green Belt for Six Sigma Project for setting up the process for CAT Dealers & Service Tools Div.

• Cost Saving of 2 Million USD & Excellent Project Support to Global Business Units resulted in Team Strength increase from 13 to 40+ within 6-8 months.

• Pilot Design / Manufacturing Support Projects for Navistar Inc. (International Truck), Progress Rail (UK) & CAT- Backhoe loaders, Excavators, Off-Highway Trucks & the new facilities acquired by Caterpillar Inc. globally.

• Trainings & implementation of Lean Manufacturing, APQP, Global Change Management, Succeeding in Supervision.

[D] Onwards Technologies Ltd. Pune [www.onwardgroup.com] From Aug-2002 to Nov-2005

Project Manager – John Deere USA & PTC Group– Team Strength 30

Job Responsibilities: -

• Project & People Mgt, Estimations/Co-ordination, Execution/Deliveries, Resources/ Skills Mgt., Monthly Billing & Co-ordination with Offshore Customer.

• Design Support, Vehicle Integration, Concurrent Design Projects using Pro/E with modules such as Pro-Sheetmetal, Pro-Adv. Assembly, Pro-Weld, Pro-Piping, Adv. Assemblies, Detailing & Conversion/ Legacy for Carraro Group (Transmission Projects), Emerson-Copeland Group (HVAC Projects) & John Deere USA, JCB, B/E Aerospace, General Motors, ASCO Valves France/USA etc.

• Quality Checking of 3-D Models & MFG Drawings for as per Customer and Industry Standards.

• Concepts, Parts (Sheetmetal/Cast/Plastic) & Product Developments, BIW, Vehicle Integration, Reverse Engg. Projects, Structural weldment using Pro-Welding required for Farm Equipments, Earth Moving & Mining Machinery.

• Knowledge of GD & T, ASME/ ANSI Codes, EDN & EDS Process, PLM software’s like Pro-Intralink,

• Leading, Monitoring & Mentoring the Team Performance ensuring efficiency in operations; meeting of individual and group targets with on time delivery of the projects.

• ISO Implementation/ Documentation & Reviews as Internal ISO Auditor.

Onsite Consultancy for Parametric Technology Corp. (PTC):

• Co-ordination with the PTC Global Product Dev. Team & Developers for Software Quality Assurance Tasks.

• Customization/Software Testing for Pro/E WildFire 3.0/2.0/1.0, Pro- Intralink for Toyota Motor Corp.

• Projects related to Detailing Area for Pro-Engineer, Pro-Welding, Pro-Sheetmetal, Pro-NC Process etc.

• Test Plan creation with Test cases, reviews & Software Performance Reports, Defect Tracking, Bug filing & Bitmap Testing. Rebuilding of old Regression Tests for compatibility with latest Release version.

Notable Accomplishments:-

• Project Manager for John Deere, USA– Cotton Harvester, Seeding, Tillage & Sprayers Div.,

• Reverse Engg., Design Support & Vehicle Integration Projects for Row Track Feedback Sensor, Development of Farm Tractors, Cotton Harvesters, 57 Feet Seeding M/C, Sprayer & Tillage Machines.

• Business Development for Projects from Cotton Harvester, Seeding, Tillage, Sprayers Divisions with consistency in Quality Work. Completed approx. 18000 hours of work within 16 months.

• Software testing of Pro/E, Pro-Intralink for Parametric Tech. Corporation-India.

[E] Intech Auto. & Conveyors Ltd. Pune [www.intechfinishing.com] From Feb-2002 to Aug-2002

Sr. Executive - Projects

Job Responsibilities: -

• Turn Key Project Executions from Concept to Installations & Commissioning.

• Project Costing, Customization & Conceptual Design of Overhead Conveyor Systems, Vertical Carousel & Auto Retrieval Systems for OEM’s, Automotive Painting Plants, Logostics/Wearhouses and FMCG and various engg. sectors.

• Technical Support for Marketing Team for Site Study, Enquiry Feasibility Study and Proposal Preparation. Co-ordination between Sales, Design and other Departments.

Notable Accomplishments:-

• Team Member for various Plant Layouts & Assembly Automation Projects for Hero Honda Motors Ltd., Bajaj Auto Ltd., Bharat Electronics Ltd.(BEL), Bharat Heavy Electicals Ltd.(BHEL), Bharat Earth Movers Ltd.(BEML), Godrej & Boyce Ltd., Kalyani Brakes Ltd., Avon Cycles, Minda Industries Ltd., Mothersons Sumi Sys. Ltd. etc.

[F] Avasarala Automation Ltd., Bangalore [www.avasarala.com] From Aug-2001 to Feb-2002

Senior Engineer – Design & Application Engineering

Job Responsibilities: -

• Preparing Plant Layouts/Commercial Tenders/Proposals & GA Drawings, Project costing, Concept Design of Conveyors & Factory Automation Systems for various Automotive, Oil & Gas, Healthcare, FMCG, Electronic Sectors.

• Technical Support for Marketing Team for Site Study, Enquiry Feasibility Study and Co-ordination with Customer, Sales, Design and other Departments.

• Process Automation improvement for increasing profits & productivity for the customer.

Notable Accomplishments:-

• Key Member for various Factory Automation & Conveyor Projects of Tata Motors Ltd, Ashok Leyland Ltd., Samtel India Ltd., KSB Pumps Ltd., Phillips India Ltd., Force Motors Ltd, ONGC, Saint Gobain Glass India Ltd. etc.

• Key Member for the Factory Automation & Conveyor Projects for ITC Malaysia & ITC Group for Cigarette Packaging line. & for Moser Bear India Ltd. for CD Mfg & Packaging line.

• Proposal Project for Ordnance (Defense) Factory for Robotic Welding of Bomb shells at Nagpur.

[G] Special Automatics Pvt. Ltd., Pune From Apr-1999 to Aug-2001

Sr. Design & Development Engineer

Job Responsibilities: -

• Pre-Engineering & Enquiry Feasibility Site Study, Preparing Plant Layouts, Commercial Tendering & Proposal drawings for Turn Key Projects, Customization of Automation & Conveyor Systems.

• Designing & Dev. of Laminate Handling Sys, Flat Belt / Powered / Idler Roller conveyors, Turn Tables, Small / Large Structural Fabrications For Turn Key Projects.

• Design & Dev., Manufacturing, Commissioning of Load Balancers, Dock Levelers, Scissor Lifts (Single & Multiple Stages), Telescopic Belt Conveyors, Mass Lifts, Battery Operated Stackers, Grippers, Jigs & Fixtures & all kinds of Material Handling & Automation Systems reqd. for Automotive/ FMCG/ Oil & Gas/ Electrical & Electronic Industry Sectors.

Notable Accomplishments: -

• Core Member for Entire Conveyors & Automation Projects for Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (Cylinder Head & Crank Case machining line for Tractors.)

• Key Member for Designing of Laminate Handling System for M/S. Jackson India Ltd. (Hyderabad) and Woofer Ind. Corp. (Saudi Arabia - Riyadh)

• Designing of Power/Free, Idler Conveyor Systems with Mechanisms for Hindustan Lever Ltd. (Silvasa, Pondichery and Gorakhpur), Wheels India Ltd., Indian Rail Coach Factory, Coal India Ltd. & many other FMCG, Medical, Oil & Gas Sectors.

• Designing of Conveyor & Automation Systems, Load Balancer & Gripper for Wipro Fluid Ltd., Gas Authority India Ltd.(GAIL)

• Pneumatic circuit & Logic Designs used for Load Balancers, Pick & Place Grippers, Conveyors, Assembly Automation projects.

• Expertise in Assembly Line Automation Techniques for various Automobile, FMCG, Oil & Gas Industries.

[H] Inteltek Automations P. Ltd., Pune [www.inteltekindia.com] From Jan-1997 to Mar-1999

Sr. Engineer- Assembly/Production/Servicing

Job Responsibilities: -

• Dev. of Electric & Pneu. Load Balancers, PLC controlled Bolt Tightening Machines (Atlas-Copco, Dai-Etchi Japan) and Hyd. Tapping Machines.

• Overall Plant Operations, Supplier Quality Control, Inspections of Machines & Mfg. Parts, Assembly/ Production Incharge for Nut-Runner, Hydraulic Tapping M/c, CNC Machining Dept. for Pune/ Goa plant.

• Process Improvements in Operations & Time Study for various Automotive Customers for their Plant Operations for Manufacturing & Assembly Lines.

• Job Shop Mfg. environment, Small / Large Structural Fabrications/ Erections, CNC Machining, Assembly of Gantry Robotic Systems (ABB, Nachi, Fanuc, Kuka), CNC Machining Centers (Hitachi, Takumi, Vertical Turret Lathes) & PLC Controlled Electrical Panels for the various Automation Systems.

• Assistance & Co-ordination in Design/Procurement &SCM/Process/Logistics & Stores for the Projects.

• Maintenance, Servicing, Installations & Commissioning of Projects at Customer end for OEM’s, Automotive, FMCG, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas Sectors.

Notable Accomplishments: -

• Entire Engine Assembly Line Projects for Indica-Car, Tata Sumo and Tata Safari- Nut-Runner Project for Tata Motor’s Ltd.

• Engine/ Transmission / Wheels Assembly Line -Nut-Runner Project for Maruti Udyog Ltd.

• Engine Assembly Line for Escorts Ltd., Eicher Ltd., Ashok Leyland Ltd.-(Tapping M/C’s/ Nut-Runners)

• Crank Case/Cylinder Head Tapping For Tractor Engine Project-For Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.

• Gantry Robotic System for Glass Cutting (Automotive & General) for Asahi India Ltd.

• Expert in Assembly/Installations of all types of Conveyor Automation Systems, Demag Conveyor Systems.

• Thorough Knowledge of various Manufacturing & Machining Processes, Automotive Assembly Processes, Turn Key Automation Equip. & Systems used for Automotive, FMCG, Oil & Gas Sectors.

Personal Profile

• Educational :- Certified 6 Sigma Professional- Caterpillar Inc, USA

B.E. Mechanical (Pune University)

(Industrial & Automobile Engg, CAD/CAM/CAE & Robotics, IC Engines)

(Public Profile : http://ae.linkedin.com/pub/yogesh-m-sheth/a/547/86b )

• Date Of Birth :- 9th May 1974

• Family Background :- Father - Retd. Military Official / Mother - House wife

Spouse - Doctor (Working with W.H.O. & JCDC, Pune)/ Son

• Passport No. :- F7734486(Valid up to 7th August 2016)(Overseas work experience at UK & Muscat)

• Driving Licenses :- GCC Driving License (Oman) + India Driving License

• Languages Known :- English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi

• Hobbies :- Traveling, Watching scientific programs, Sports.

(Trainings Completed : Bharat Scouts & Guides- 3yrs / NCC-Navy - 2yrs )

• Personal Strengths :- Dynamic Team player with Leadership charisma, Sense of responsibility, Creative

and resourceful, Excellent cross-cultural skills in communication and collaboration,

International living experience and regional exposure, Passion for continuous

Learning, Personal growth, Highly motivated and driven with strong desire to excel.

• Current Package :- Omani Rial 1250 + Free Furnished Accommodation + Car/ Fuel + Medical &

Insurance + Perks (INR 16.5 L to 17.5 L + Benefits & Perks)

• Expected Package :- Best as per Industry Standards

• Notice Period :- Available Immediately

• References :- Available on Request

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