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Hyderabad, In

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Kritsnam Technologies develops water management solutions with a vision towards data-driven water management. Its mission is to empower every company to become water conscious for more secured future. Kritsnam set up its operations in 2015 in IIT Kanpur, Incubation Center and expanded into its own manufacturing setup in Hyderabad. They manufacture and offer water auditing devices for industries, commercial and residential users to accelerate water consciousness across the nation.

Saudi Arabia

Al Rajhi Hydraulic (www.alrajhihydraulic.com.sa) is a leading supplier and service provider in the field of Hydro-pneumatic industry, supplying wide range of hydraulic & pneumatic products (Scissor-lifts, Bailing presses, Powerpacks, Pumps, Valves, Seals, Cylinders etc); and servicing all types of Hydraulic equipment across KSA.Accountabilities: Leading all supply chain activities of the region including Procurement, Warehousing, Logistics, Operations, Product development and distribution; ensuring strict adherence to time schedules, quality standards and profitability improvement.  Mobilizing and judiciously managing resources in order to ensure smooth running of all the activities that I lead within defined time and quality parameters through effective leadership.  Reviewing existing procedures / processes / systems and re designing the same to enhance operational efficiency in order to ensure sustainable organizational growth. Developing new multiple vendors worldwide for new and existing products; Negotiations of Techno – Commercials pertaining to local and international procurement and ensuring the most profitable deals.Achievements: Supply Chain Revolution: Developed the company from mere repair of hydraulic equipment to a supplier of more than 100 Hydraulic and pneumatic products by visiting and developing manufacturers in China, Germany and Netherlands. Designed and Implemented Supply chain strategy including Strategic procurement systems, RFCs and Contracts. Increased the revenues (and profits) of the Organization, through vendor development and supply chain enhancement by 20%, 28% and 20% in 2019, 2020-Q1 and 2020 compared to 2018, 2019-Q1 and 2019 respectively.

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Disha Systems (A Disha Group Company) supplies LED Lighting, Electronic water meters, Cables, Switches, Fans, Automobile spare parts and other electrical and mechanical products manufactured in its group owned and developed companies in several Asian and European countries, to its Customers in the MEA region.Accountabilities: Leading the complete supply chain activities including Product development, Planning, Procurement, Assemblies, Logistics, Shipping (Import), Warehousing, Import clearance, Port handling, Statutory and regulatory compliances. Spearheading efforts across handling entire spectrum of functions pertaining to Procurement and ensuring best prices without compromising a bit on quality and on time delivery.  Reviewing and re-designing the existing operational, supply chain and procurement procedures, processes & systems to enhance profitability of the company. Developing multiple Vendors worldwide for new and existing products; Leading Techno – Commercial negotiations and closing the deals / contracts for the suppliers.Achievements: Led the overall activities of the under-performing division and successfully turned it into a Net profit making company in a span of 3 years through Procurement policies, Inventory management and new product developments. Increased the revenues and profitability of the company by 400% in the span of five years through reduction of unproductive expenses and increasing the new products (Imports from India, China, Oman and EU). Successfully expanded the product range from 10 to 150 items through extensive traveling and vendor development.

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Joined Disha Systems FZC as Head of Mecha-tronics Division (Startup) with complete responsibilities of establishing the same through leading overall Supply chain activities and developing mechanical and electronic products to enhance the market share of the company. Responsibilities include Product development, Vendor development, Importing, Exporting, Warehousing and Distribution.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

TATHMEER CONSULT (A BE Intl. Group company) is a Business consultancy and Project management firm that create, develop and manage (Manufacturing, IT, Real Estate & Construction) projects in the Middle-East region and prepares Market Research, Market Analysis, Feasibility Studies and Business plans for our clients.Accountabilities: Project Management – Design of Product, Process, Facility and Systems; Resources planning, sourcing and selection; Setup of Prototyping and Mass production facilities (Electronic products manufacturing in UAE – SM TECH including Molding, Painting, SMT Lines and Assembly lines). Developing Business Plans and Feasibility Studies – Organizational framework, Market Research & Analysis, Strategy formulation, SCM, Sales/Marketing/Operations/Financial Plans for creative and unique projects for the clients. Guide, train and lead Project Engineers, Marketing Analysts, Financial Analysts, Graphic designers and copy writers in achieving Organizational goals and timely completion of projects at highest quality levels. Preparation of efficient and effective Plant layouts, Flow charts, Operation sheets, BOMs, Forms, Reports, MIS, Policies and procedures.Achievements: Received the “EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR” award for the year 2008. Successfully completed many projects including “PI - Manufacturing Facility for PCs”, "MK - Procurement policies for mining co", “UD – Real Estate Project”, & “AD – Food Machinery Project” as a Project Manager within budgeted targets. Received an assessment level of BEYOND EXPECTATION in all the performance reviews and a HP Laptop as a token of appreciation from Management for excellence in work.

Kuwait

RISCO (www.ric.com.kw) is a large manufacturing Company in Kuwait that produces high quality Split, Ductable, Packaged Air conditioners, AHU’s, Fan coil Units, Water Coolers & Heaters and Chillers in the brand name of COOLEX.Accountabilities: New Product development, Method Study, Time Study, Process Study, Line Balancing, Layout modifications, Productivity improvements, Process Improvements, Waste Elimination and Cost savings. Preparation of standard man hours and targets for various departments and monitoring the same. Responsible for BOM accuracy audits, Scrap audits and new developments, Operation sheets, Time Study sheets, Work Instructions & Process control charts for all models of air conditioners. Implementation of Organizational developmental tools such as ISO, Lean Manufacturing, 6-∑, 5-S, Kaizen, Kanban, etc.,Achievements:  Achieved cost saving of USD 500K through various projects including Single side painting, Single Shift Production, New Coupler development, Auto brazer, etc., Increased the Productivity of Package & Split ACs, AHUs, FCUs & Water Coolers / Heaters by around 50% through Method Study, Time Study & Line Balancing. Increased the Production Capacity of Air Conditioners from 20,000 Units/year to 35,000 Units/year and Chillers from 12 units/year to 60 Units/year by layout modifications and Process improvements.

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

VOLTAS is a large manufacturing Company in India that manufactures Refrigerators, Commercial Freezers, A/Cs and Water Coolers in the brand name of COLDCEL and OEM supplier for LG, SAMSUNG, HAIER, PEPSI, etc.Accountabilities – Prod: Production planning and execution for refrigerators and commercial coolers in Polyurethane Foaming and Assembly line by work allocation and Line balancing. Effective utilization of Resources. Productivity improvements, process improvements, new product developments and cost savings, while regularly achieving manufacturing targets (Quantity and Quality). Implementation of Value Engg Projects, ISO, 5-S, 6-Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, etc., and Control of Production reports, Quality reports, Process control charts and other documents related to PUF & Assembly Line.Accountabilities – QA: Quality Control & Assurance in all departments (Press Shop, Paint Shop, Vacuum Forming, Polyurethane Foaming & Assembly Line) through process audits, Quality Controllers at various stages as well as Lab. Quality improvements and reduction in rejection levels through process study and improvements, Quality Tools, SQC Techniques, Quality charts, Data monitoring etc., Control of Process control charts, Process and Product Audit Check lists and Reports, Lab Testing Reports and Quality Reports of all the departments.Achievements: Received many awards and rewards for productivity / Process improvements and Cost Savings, including best 5S Zone award in Polyurethane Foaming from Voltas Management. Successfully modified PUF production from manual to Automatic lines (Installed Cannon ITALY equipment including Door foaming Drum); Assembly line layout by erecting a M-shaped Conveyor as a Team Leader there by increased the Production capacity from 350 nos/shift to 600 nos/shift. Reduced Rejection levels in Door Foaming from 5% to 1%; Cabinet Foaming from 3% to 0.5% and Assy line from 2% to 0.2% by process improvements and Quality awareness programs.

Masters In Business Administration, Operations Management, First Class

Completed Masters in Business Administration with First Grade (India and Dubai).

Bachelors In Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Sports and Games EventsCompleted Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering (B.E.) with First Class.

Diploma, Mechanical Engineering

Completed Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with First Class (70+%)