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Libreville , Gabon

Technical and Operations Manager Furniture Manufacturing Cluster and Sawn Timber Sales GSEZ – (Olam Group Ltd, Singapore) Based at Libreville, Gabon, West Africa GSEZ is a joint venture between The Republic of Gabon and Olam Group, Singapore.OLAM has a 40 percent stake in GSEZ (Gabon Special Economic Zone) www.gsez.com Company profile : 40 hectares dedicated to the manufacturing of luxurious “Made in Gabon” furniture / 500m2 shed per manufacturer minimum / 5 000 m2 common kiln dry facility / 5 000 m2 ofcommon high tech furniture manufacturing equipment / 9 000 m2 common exposition hall / Workshop and training to manufacturers / In house specialist designers per market atdisposal of all / Easy access to loan for manufacturers / Regular supply on qualitywood to manufacturers / Reliable electricity and water at subsidized tariff / Quick andeasy paperwork through Nkok SEZ Single Window Clearance. Mission : Production Manager & Technical Head and Operations In charge of the furnituremanufacturing Cluster exporting products in Live Edge Slabs and Unique pieces to USA,Europe and the Far East. In charge of sawmilling and log yard operations with the procurement of logs and forestryoperations. Sawing of Okoume Logs at Sawmills at GSEZ, achieving an output of 2000CBM per month in Fixed width and Random Width OKOUME SAWN TIMBER for exportsto the Middle East, Europe and China. Average sale value achieved per month with KeyCustomer Accounts was 750,000 Euro on FOB value per month. Have sold African TimberSpecies like OKOUME, IROKO, DABEMA, PADOUK, BELI, ZINGANA & TALI toVietnam, China, India & the Middle East.

Muscat , Oman

• Coordinate sales & production in furniture factory in accordance with company objectives.• Visit potential and key clients to discuss and help close business deals as well as maintain contacts for customer feedback and response. • Making production plan as per customer orders given by the project team.• Making weekly production plans and communicates it to the factory & project team.• Managing manpower & ensuring availability of raw material.• Set, review and recommend the overall policies and procedures for the factory.• Derive and develop medium, short-term plans and executive programs to manage & achieve the Factory goals.• Monitor the Factory performance to ensure that progress is being made in the desirable direction.• Set the estimated budget; monitor the Factory expenditures and financial performance.• Efficiently use of materials, machines, and employees to minimize the costs and optimize for processes efficiency. • Review production costs and product quality, modify production and inventory control programs to maintain & enhance profitable operations of the Factory. • Keep abreast with market trends and monitor competitors’ activities responsible for driving competitive conversions and share gain. • Develop appropriate procedure to capture and respond to customer and market sentiments about the Company’s Factory products to ensure customer satisfaction. • Seek materials suppliers based on market trends and competitors activities and achieve best deals for the Company’s Factory. • Develop and maintain a customer data base for the Company’s Factory. • Prepare periodic reports with respect to the Factory activities and achievements to be submitted to the CEO / GM. • Direct all factory activities to insure safety and compliance with standards, regulatory compliance and contract agreements.• Excellent Coordination with all the department of the organization..

Cochin , India

1. Overseeing complete Factory functions including Marketing, Commercial,Administration, Production, Maintenance, Quality, Outsourcing and Manpower.2. Planning & procuring raw materials and consumables related to production and machinery and tooling for running the woodworking factory with multiple work sites.3. Lead a team of Unit Managers, Factory Foremen and a 90 strong work force of Carpenters, Polishers, Carvers, and Upholstery workers in achieving the objectivesof the wooden furniture factory making Solid Hardwood Furniture, Doors and JoineryCustom Manufacturing of Luxury High end Solid wood furniture and doorswere the specialty of the company. The company exports most of itsproducts to clients in USA, Russia, Europe, Japan and Middle East.4. Comprehending drawings and design briefs received from internal and external customers, production planning, optimum utilization of wood working machinery, raw materials and manpower, productivity enhancement, quality assurance, budget and cost management, trouble shooting on shop floor issues.5. Obtaining best commercial terms by negotiating with supplier / vendor; managing timely receipt of quality material and ensuring proper inventory is maintained.6. Leading techno-commercial negotiations for conclusion of high value contracts.7. Responsible for Co ordination and execution of the furnishing and joinery of turn key projects of Hotels, Restaurants ,Luxury Residences including site visits and work assessment at site.8. Direct, Manage & Analyze the production working methods and layout to make sure that the production runs in the most efficient way and getting consistent quality.9. Direct & setup department working procedure, setup key performance indicators (measure achievable targets and time frame)10. Product costing, Estimation as per BOM, getting the accurate data in raw material, labor hours and raw material wastage.

Cochin Area, India

1. Overseeing complete Factory functions including Marketing, Commercial,Administration, Production, Maintenance, Quality, Outsourcing and Manpower.2. Planning & procuring raw materials and consumables related to production andmachinery and tooling for running the woodworking factory with multiple work sites.3. Lead a team of Unit Managers, Factory Foremen and a 90 strong work force ofCarpenters, Polishers, Carvers, and Upholstery workers in achieving the objectivesof the wooden furniture factory making Solid Hardwood Furniture, Doors and JoineryCustom Manufacturing of Luxury High end Solid wood furniture and doorswere the specialty of the company. The company exports most of itsproducts to clients in USA, Russia, Europe, Japan and Middle East.4. Comprehending drawings and design briefs received from internal and externalcustomers, production planning, optimum utilization of wood working machinery, rawmaterials and manpower, productivity enhancement, quality assurance, budget andcost management, trouble shooting on shop floor issues.5. Obtaining best commercial terms by negotiating with supplier / vendor;managing timely receipt of quality material and ensuring proper inventory ismaintained.6. Leading techno-commercial negotiations for conclusion of high value contracts.7. Responsible for Co ordination and execution of the furnishing and joinery of turnkey projects of Hotels, Restaurants ,Luxury Residences including site visits and workassessment at site.8. Direct, Manage & Analyze the production working methods and layout to makesure that the production runs in the most efficient way and getting consistent quality.9. Direct & setup department working procedure, setup key performance indicators(measure achievable targets and time frame)10. Product costing, Estimation as per BOM, getting the accurate data in raw material,labor hours and raw material wastage.

Bachelor Of Engineering (Be), Civil Engineering, A

Activities and Societies: Workshop Training in Carpentry and Metal CuttingBachelor of Engineering (1995 -1999) from Karunya Institute.

Secondary School Leaving Certificate, Kerala State., High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates

Activities and Societies: Mathematics Club, Painting, Essay Writing, Science ExhibitionHigh School