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Chennai

Report to Engagement Director. Conducting Business Process Analysis using Lean and other analysis tools. Identifying Key levers for breakthrough improvements for a flat steel products processing client in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand state, India.• Defined the future state by quantifying improvement potential by diagnosis, problem and gap analysis.• Improved OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) from 56% to 79% in continuous hot dip galvanized steel line and from 61% to 82% in Cold Roll Mil-through developing and installing the various performance improvement tools and systems.• Reduced number of breakdowns and equipment downtime hours by 35% by developing and implementing Root Cause Analysis and Brainstorming sessions with client team, ensuring the non-occurrence of problems.• Designed and installed various MIS tools and reports and presented to client’s senior management on weekly basis.• Optimizing operating cost through savings in consumption of power (electricity), propane, ammonia and consumables like zinc, HCl and oils.• Implemented the 1S & 2S in store, warehouse and on shop floor to systemize the operations.• Implementing the solutions by creating buy-in, training and coaching the client team-consisting of functional heads/managers, supervisors and operators.• Designed developed and implemented the Management Control System to achieve sustainable results and to drive continuous improvement.• Designed, developed and implemented the audit review systems to ensure the effectiveness of installed systems.• Identifying behavioral issues in the client team & resolve/ escalate them.• Report client the savings and improvements achieved on monthly basis.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Mumbai Area, India

Reported to Business Director. Identified and exploited business development opportunities in Mumbai and outer region. Achieved increase in sales revenue by 15% during the tenure. • Increased annual sales through identification and generation of business with new clients by aggressively seeking market opportunities. Increased sales revenue by 18%.• Achieved 20% growth in business by delivering projects to key existing clients and through post sales services and follow-ups.• Strengthened the network of suppliers, contractors and key stake holders of business to grow the distribution channel and timely delivery of supplies.• Trained employees to improve quality of work and deliver projects within scheduled deadlines.

Thane, Maharashtra State, India

Reported to Senior Project Manager (SPM) & SBU Head. Delivered projects with capital budget ranging from USD 1.5M to 2.5M with team of six including engineers, architects, designers and draftsmen. • Minimized capital cost by USD 7500 by establishing ground level strategies and achieving topline and bottom-line targets and through timely completion of the projects.• Saved USD 25000 in process improvement by identifying, understanding and analyzing requirements of clients; and designing efficient solutions and customizations.• Presented cost-benefit analysis to the clients by analyzing key business metrics, techno-commercially evaluating projects and strategically selecting capital equipment and technologies.• Coordinated closely with senior executives of key departments like operations, R&D and finance during strategic production planning, forecasting and product change-over decisions.• Prepared project proposals, budgetary costing, cash flow analysis, manpower planning and estimated financial ratios through coordination with cross functional teams, to justify project investment decisions.• Led techno-commercial negotiations with vendors, contractors and clients during the procurement of capital equipment; thereby reducing the capital cost of projects.

Dombivli, Maharashtra State, India

Demonstrated strategic thinking, leadership, team building & ability to work in multi-functional environments. Led a team of five engineers and process chemists during scale-up & commissioning-from R&D scale to commercial scale-of ‘Fipronil’ (the insecticide) with capital budget of USD 1.75M.• Achieved purity of the product from 80% to 98.5% by closely monitoring and manipulating operational and process parameters in co-ordination with Operations, R&D and Engineering departments.• Collected the process data from Operations and R&D departments; and after analysis, leveraged it in the design of process and equipment to control fixed and variable costs by approximately USD 9000.• Analyzed variances in project scope, cost and performance against the plans and taken corrective actions in consultation with senior managers and project head.• Developed SoPs and conducted training programs for Operations team on handling critical equipment and hazardous operations to ensure process safety and improved productivity.

Mumbai, Indore, Tarapur

Reported to Senior Manager and Senior General Manager of Projects. Delivered green field and brown field projects of budget ranging from USD 1M to 14M for bulk drugs manufacturing facilities in Tarapur and Indore, India• Reduced process time cycles by closely monitoring and analyzing the data of bottlenecking stages; which resulted into increase in operating capacity by 11%. Contributed in production planning and strategy planning in product change-over campaigns.• Reduced project cost by over 20% by strategically preparing conceptual equipment and facility layouts for manufacturing plants wherein spaces were efficiently used to meet federal laws and operational comfort.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams like Technology, Process Development, Operations and externally with consultants, architects, vendors and contractors to design comprehensive solutions.• Led Documentation team of four members for timely preparation of Design & Installation Qualification documents, drawings and layouts meeting norms of Indian FDA, USFDA and WHO.

Mumbai Area, India

Lead Project Engineer (Apr. 2007 – Feb. 2008). Managed contractors and their team of up to seventy five people including engineers, skilled and semi-skilled people. • Delivered green field and brown field projects of API, formulation, sterile and injectable based manufacturing facilities with capital budget ranging from USD 0.5M to 2.5M.• Through optimum sourcing of materials, logistics and manpower, reduced project expenses to the tune of 2-3% of scheduled budget.• Executed Business planning and assessment of revenue potential within business opportunities.Process and Project Engineer (May. 2006 – Apr. 2007) • Delivered equipment and facility layouts-meeting USFDA guidelines-before scheduled time to receive further investments in projects.• Saved approximately USD 17,000 through strategic alliance with vendors and by selecting best specifications and capacity of equipment.

Vapi, Gujarat State, India

• As a shift In charge, was responsible for daily production activities in manufacturing of petrochemical and specialty chemical products like Formaldehyde, Formic Acid, Pentaerythritol, Sodium Formate and Di-Pentaerythritol.• Key responsibilities included production, equipment and manpower planning, product quality management, operational de-bottlenecking and troubleshooting; and minimizing breakdowns of equipment and systems.• Kept smooth operations of utility equipment like boilers, cooling towers, chillers and air compressors.• Reduced process waste and effluents; and monitored closely plant safety during shifts to minimize the number of accidents/incidents.• Supply chain planning of raw materials and finished goods; and coordinate with logistics and marketing departments to maintain uninterrupted supplies in and deliveries to clients.• Minimized operational costs by efficiently utilizing equipment and through energy conservation initiatives.• Co-ordinated closely with senior managers, plant heads and executives during capacity planning, process improvement and plant shut-down decisions.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business And Market Strategy, Business Analytics, Management Consulting, Strategic Brand Management

Activities and Societies: Hult Impact ChallengeDeveloped and demonstrated soft skills and inter-personnel skills like adaptive thinking.

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.E.), Chemical Engineering, First Class With Distinction

Activities and Societies: Chemical Engineering Student AssociationStudied and practically explored the principles of Chemical Engineering..

Diploma In Chemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, First Class

Studies the basic and applied principles of Chemical Engineering. Passed the diploma with First Class.