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Gore, Southland, New Zealand

Leadership and Team Management1.Lead, mentor, and develop an engineering team, encouraging a mindset of continuous improvement and questioning existing practices to find better ways of operating.2.Promote and foster a high-performance culture aligned with company values.Ensure the team is properly staffed and skilled to meet current and future targets.3.Create a performance-focused culture through clear metrics, teamwork, and individual accountability.Change Management and Continuous Improvement1.Drive the implementation of manufacturing best practices through change management, with an emphasis on asset management and operational excellence.2.Create an environment where work teams are engaged in continuous improvement processes.Financial and Budgetary Management1.Manage and control operating expenses within the agreed budgets and plans, taking action to correct variances.2.Prepare and manage the annual business plan, budget, and capital expenditures.Ensure improvement projects are driven by sound business cases based on reliable data analysis.3.Develop and manage the site’s annual R&M (Repairs and Maintenance) budgets and contribute to site Capex planning.Business Planning & Reporting- Technical and Engineering Expertise- System and Process Optimization1. Monitor and review job plans, schedules, and instructions for cost-effective plant risk management.2. Provide timely reports to enhance understanding and support decision-making.3. Collaborate on asset management and business planning to secure funding for key projects.Operational Excellence- Asset Performance and Risk Management-Lead efforts to enhance manufacturing and service performance in alignment with business continuity and operational excellence plans.Statutory Responsibilities and Policy Compliance and Responsible for managing an expense budget of $4,000,000.

Auckland, New Zealand

.Revolutionized cost-saving maintenance strategy, identifying inefficiencies and implementing preventive measures that reduced maintenance costs by 20% annually, ensuring optimal operational performance and sustainability.• Cultivated a culture of openness, continuous improvement, and innovation across functions, driving competitive advantage in the market.• Established for dealing with financial budgets and business strategy • Developed and implementing ‘best practices’ across the organization to ensure effectiveness, thereby reducing costs and improving customer service.• Accountable for maintaining standards of health and safety, hygiene and security• Time to time direct team, Effective communication, and required support for the team to get positive results.• Recruited, trained, and developed high-performing operations teams, emphasizing safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.• Periodically reviewing preventive and predictive maintenance programs in collaboration with the in-house site team.• Assessed industry-specific best practices organization-wide, resulting in a 15% reduction in operational costs and a 20% improvement in customer service response times.• Championed safety initiatives and fostered a zero-incident culture, leading to a significant reduction in safety incidents.• Influenced coaching and mentoring to the operations leadership team, driving performance improvement and succession planning.• Empowered site staff to make immediate decisions in emergency situations, fostering quick and effective response.

Gurugram, Haryana, India

1.Provide technical SME expertise on “Facilities & infrastructure” across Food plants For centrally driven projects2.Led scoping, design and preparation of facilities & infrastructure due diligence for Capex3.Manage tendering of facilities and infra scope of works and Oversee execution4.Project manage civils Capex initiatives (Greenfield/Brownfield) via collaboration with respective Food plant leadership team and execute as per PepsiCo requirements, in line with Capex budget & timelines.5.Pioneered for that overall India infrastructure engineering strategy is aligned with AMEA Sector strategy and compliance to PepsiCo Civils, Food Safety, AIB, LEED, FM Global requirements6.Develop facilities & infrastructure technology “Best Practice” engineering solutions for lift/shift within India7.Support capability building of India field engineering team8.Manage and take ownership of the Engineering components of the process/packaging productivity and sustainability agenda9.Engage with the Safety function on infrastructure safety requirements and scheduled that investments meet construction standards.10.Persuade effective stakeholders internally and externally, like design consultants, project management consultants, and planned execution quality, to ensure timely execution within the estimated cost.11.Weekly, and monthly reporting of the project progress and cost ownership

Pune, Maharashtra, India

STRATEGIC BUSINESS LEADERSHIP1. Generated and Initiated a data-driven maintenance strategy, reducing equipment maintenance costs by 30% and enhancing operational efficiency by 20%, leading to a 10% increase in overall company revenue.• Established cost-effectiveness in the planning and execution of significant CAPEX projects· Planning for capacity enhancement machine revamping and capacity-gradation activities• Organised feasibility studies for automation and productivity improvement· Designing solutions for improvising or re-engineering the machines:· Estimating costs for capital machinery, existing machine up-gradation/ revamping.• Upgraded the development and presentation of comprehensive CAPEX proposals to the corporate planning committee, approving a $3.2M investment in state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment, leading to a 25% increase in production capacity.• Scanning the environment for the latest technology and keeping the Plant management team and other members SMEs updated• Designing upgradation/ phase out plans for existing technology & New tech.Architecting along with Plant Manager, an adaptive work culture in Plant and within the Engineering team that promotes the company growth• Architecting two-way communication channels to promote and get feedback on the culture – a culture dipstickOPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE1. Operated no production loss due to machine downtime beyond the budgeted downtimea. Coordinating with production for timely release of machines for shut-down activities/ preventive maintenanceb. Plant inspection rounds for condition-based controlled system. Planned that the plant meets all the requirements of statutory bodies like PSEB, PPCB, Weights and Measures Department, Factory Inspectors and CCE• Preparing and refined a statutory calendar for the year• Promoted energy optimization. Controlling the purchasing of spares and other engineering goods

Mumbai Area, India

 Developing the project construction management plan, constructability studies, construction safety, and regulatory aspects for the project. Pioneered stakeholder management workshops to enhance cross-functional collaboration; optimized project delivery timelines by 30% and increased team productivity by 25% through streamlined stakeholder communication channels. Orchestrated successful project management initiatives resulting in a 20% increase in project completion rate and a 15% reduction in turnaround time, enhancing overall team efficiency and productivity. Collaborated cross-functional teams to interpret and apply statutory regulations including Factories Act, Petroleum Rules, and Electricity Acts, fostering a culture of regulatory awareness and ensuring full legal compliance in all operations. Experience in cost management and spare parts planning and procurement. Consolidated negotiation processes with a results-driven approach, achieving a 40% improvement in contract terms and conditions, while adeptly managing competing priorities and tight deadlines to deliver successful project outcomes. Pioneered and executed HSSE initiatives for Engineering department, ensuring full compliance with global safety standards; Started regular safety audits and training programs, resulting in a 40% decrease in workplace incidents year-over-year. Initiated for Mechanical, electrical complete utilities along with ETP and STP

• Plan, Defined and Proposed the daily maintenance plan to enhance the serviceability of mechanical/ electrical system• Plan Vs Actual• Plan, schedule, Initiate the preventive / predictive maintenance to minimize breakdown - Optimizing SDT to minimize EDT• Managed real-time breakdown/emergencies effectively• No of breakdowns• VED analysis of spares & maintain inventory of vital, essential & desirable spares as par analysis.• Maintaining asset history data & improving asset life applying analyzing tools.• Fine tuning bottling lines to Minimised error free fill level & desired labelling accuracy at rated capacity• Mastered efficient operation and maintenance of DG’s, Air Compressors, HVAC, STP, ETP, Industrial Water Supply, incinerator, cold rooms to Increased full scale availability of Utility equipment• Drive energy saving and improvement project initiation, planning, and execution.• No. of breakdowns• Achieved Statutory compliance adherence 100%• Document and Report maintenance activities Accuracy• Maintain a list of all spares available• Adherence to Timelines• Produced Utility consumption analysis and reporting.• Liaise with Government Regulatory authorities for license renewals, NOCs.• Lead a team of executives / supervisors / technicians to achieve different predefined KPIs• No. of breakdowns• Communicate, guide, direct and Advise maintenance activities• Plan Vs Actual• Streamlined skill gaps among the team and provide required training to build capabilities• Preventive Maintenance actions• Inspect the daily maintenance activities and take corrective actions as required• Refined initiatives that improved production lead time by 25% by streamlining workflow processes, eliminating bottlenecks, and implementing performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.• Supervise the installation & commissioning of equipment

Qatar-Doha

Controlled the project management services for international clients and investors to establish production facilities; facilitated the successful setup of 5 manufacturing plants, leading to a total investment of $120 million.Qatar Petroleum-VSDS-Project - Dukhan Field and Qatar Fertiliser Company (S.A.Q.) Projects Created project scope, schedule and costs are reasonable and achievable. Conducted periodic and post-project reviews to guided project is on track  Consult and lead efforts of individual, team, client and other resources associated with project activity  Guided a team in meticulously planning work assignments, optimizing manpower resources, managing critical spares, and implementing cost control measures, culminating in a 30% boost in operational efficiency and a 25% reduction in expenses, driving the team towards organizational goals. Pioneered for Civil, PEB, Electrical, Firefighting, HVAC, STP, ETP, BMS, SCADA &Plumbing/Piping work for Industrial Projects.

New Delhi Area, India

Championed the seamless launch of production facilities for international clients and investors, yielding a notable 30% enhancement in operational efficiency and a substantial $10 million surge in annual revenue.•Experience in preparation of Project Schedules, Tendering, Estimation, Contracts, and Government Liasoning & Commercial’s.•Asset Services like Facility Management, Property Management advice like Benchmarking service levels, Costing, Valuation of Property, property search as per client requirement.•Experience in Designed up factories, expansion projects, machine installation. Preparation of electrical drawings, selecting cables, earthing requirements, SLD as per IEC. Project •Management, planning, scheduling & review meeting, Modernised & review safety audit, drawing engineering layout and Vendor development•Major Job profile Civil,PEB and MEP services Like Electrical; Fire fighting, HVAC, BMS, SCADA & Plumbing/Piping work for Industrial Projects.•Cost Estimation, BUDGETING, SCHEDULLING, PROGRESS Accelerated & PROJECT COORDINATION activities amongst Consultants / Contractors/ Vendors / PMO / Site. Validate design & Capex. •Hands on experience in QMS documentation and management information system (MIS).•Experience in Erection & commissioning of 220 KV / 33 KV Switchyard, 190 MVA power transformers, EOT crane (80 / 20 Tons) and BOP of 3*45 MW Thermal power plants and industrial manufacturing plants.

Nagpur Area, India

Project Management Consultancy, Project Engineering Service, Designing of Utilities Well versed with the concept of consulting / advisory role of complete life cycle of production facility set up. Asset Services like Facility Management, Property Management, Real-estate advice like Benchmarking services, Costing, Valuation of Property, property search as per client requirements. Started up a structured follow up process and Initiated daily/weekly reviews for the team.  Championed a detailed assessment of client project needs, leading to a 40% decrease in time to market and a significant 25% boost in production efficiency through optimized production facility setup. Simplified improves vendor development, Cost Tracking Control Processes. Negotiation with Vendors/suppliers Vendor Development

Qatar

•Experience in Gas Insulated Switch gears and High Voltage power cable and underground cable laying till 400KV XLPE•Approved LOA & PTW (Limitation of Access & Permit to Work) holderKAHRAMAA (QATAR GENERAL ELECTRICITY & WATER CORPORATION).· Overall coordination with clients for site execution.· Procurement and controlling of materials for site execution.· Deployment and utilization of manpower and equipment to achieve day to day targets.· Installation of power cables (LV & HV).· Day to day planning for site execution.