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Pune, Mh, In

Pune, Maharashtra, India

• Overseeing the holistic operations and business development of Modular Infotech across India & Singapore, while supervising 7 direct reports.• Developed a future state map incorporating various business strategies, go-to-market strategies, product combinations, collaboration, and process improvements.• Successfully managed overall business operations, achieving significant cost reductions and sales boosts, resulting in a 12 to 15% increase in operating profit over three years.• Utilizing the Value Stream concept to comprehensively analyse the current state map, encompassing Products, Processes, Services, and Human Resources.• Conducting regular Synchronized Reviews on a weekly and monthly basis to identify challenges, mitigate delays, and formulate actionable plans for performance enhancement.• Providing mentorship and coaching to team members, enabling them to advance to higher levels of performance and achieve organizational objectives.

Pune, Maharashtra, India

• Steered the Ball valves portfolio valued at $60 Mn, navigating both standard and EPC project orders with adept precision.• Provided dynamic leadership to cross-functional teams comprising 30 individuals, overseeing Machine Shop, Assembly, Testing, Painting, Fabrication, Vendor Development, Central Planning, Supply Chain, Inventory, Packing-Logistics, and Project Management.• Ensuring adherence to stringent quality standards and achieving commendable On-Time Delivery (OTD) rates of 70 to 75%.executed seamless project management for prototype development to regular production.• Implemented a resilient Change Management framework, addressing its ramifications on orders and projects, encompassing both internal and external factors; resulting in substantial cost savings, estimated at approximately 25L to 50L per year, by mitigating Liquidated Damages (LDs) and averting their occurrence altogether.• Orchestrated end-to-end process management spanning from initial enquiry to post-shipment activities, encompassing order processing, BOM management, document approvals, enterprise planning, supply chain coordination, inventory management, production, testing, inspection, packaging, and logistics.• Assumed responsibility for driving Monthly, Quarterly, and Yearly revenue targets at the Pune facility, while actively contributing to revenue augmentation across Coimbatore and Italy Plants.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

• Played an active role in establishing a new plant at the Special Economic Zone (SEZ), overseeing plant layout design across all functions and ensuring compliance with required certifications and environmental and safety standards.• Developed an exclusive Supply Chain tailored for the SEZ plant, facilitating a production capacity of $10 Mn per year.• Played a pivotal role in obtaining certifications such as ISO 9001-2008, API 6D, API 598, and OHSAS.• Directed the implementation of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.• Monitored the implementation of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) guidelines, including various EHS systems and strict adherence to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) protocols.• Implemented Lean Best practices such as 5S, Why-Why analysis, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies

Pune, Maharashtra, India

• Recognized for expertise and experience in manufacturing, nominated to lead Central Planning for all product lines of Ball Valves.• Accountable for monthly, quarterly, and yearly revenues, consistently ensuring timely order deliveries ranging from $40 million to $50 million.• Played a pivotal role in procuring an Imported Valve Test-Rig from Italy, resulting in a remarkable 30% increase in productivity and the elimination of a major bottleneck.• Successfully executed numerous Valve-Automation EPC projects and fostered collaborations with Third-Party Agencies (TPAs) such as DNV, Tata Projects, Gail, Mecon, Lloyds, BVIS, Velosi, Moody, etc.• Introduced the Order Booking Cell (OBC), significantly reducing critical lead time and ensuring a smooth flow of orders, garnering special appreciation for the initiative.• Established an efficient Document Approval System by creating a streamlined workflow, recognizing the criticality of document approval in Oil and Gas project orders.• Earned the prestigious Best Performance Award twice at Virgo Valves and Controls, reflecting consistent excellence and contribution to organizational success.

Pune, Maharashtra, India

• Demonstrated versatility by collaborating across diverse business units, including 100% Export Oriented Units (EOU) and domestic units, contributing expertise in functions such as Machine Shop, Vendor Management, Assembly-Testing, Painting, and Shipment-Packing.• Spearheaded the establishment of a dynamic manufacturing capacity ranging from $20 Mn to $40 Mn, integrating Machining, Assembly-Testing lines, and Blasting-Painting setups. Oversight of 55 in-house machines and efficient vendor management (Outsourcing) ensured operational excellence.• Successfully developed 3 new vendors for TMBV valves, effectively alleviating a major bottleneck and enhancing manufacturing capacity by 20%.• Managed a diverse portfolio of 20 suppliers across various categories, including castings, forging, machining parts, and mould components.• Provided leadership to a team of 18 Engineers and 120 workers, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.• Implemented an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, streamlining operations and effectively navigating audits and certifications, ensuring compliance and efficiency.• Introduced a Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) system at the shop floor, encouraged collaboration between Maintenance and Production teams to enhance operational efficiency and minimize downtime.• Addressed and resolved two customer complaints from overseas clients located in Italy and Oman, demonstrating commitment to customer satisfaction and relationship management.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Power Machines was manufacturing cradle system for windows cleaning.• Executed Erections and Commission of projects at different sites in UAE.• Established Process and methodology. • Costing and Estimations.• Succeed in getting an Annual Maintenance Contract ( AMC ) from various clients. • Successfully handled Project Management of orders. • Handled 30 staff for $ 3 Mn business.

Pune

• Planned and organized the process flow and process charts for SPM manufacturing.• Ensured timely execution of SPM manufacturing according to the schedule.• Developed new vendors for various processes.• Optimized resource utilization to maximize capacity and worked within budget constraints to enhance profitability.• Led the project from process planning through to shipment to the site.• Managed the manufacturing of CNC-SPM, incorporating hydraulic, PLC, electrical, and various engineering processes• Oversaw SPM installation and handover at three sites, including BHEL Bhopal and Mumbai Railways.

Mundhawa, Pune

• Implemented the machining process as per drawings• Led a team of 105 machine operators and 52 machines• Developed an understanding about protocols and workflows.• Developed various Jig-Fixtures and dies.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Operations

Pgdbm - Post Graduate Diploma In Business Management, Operations

Activities and Societies: Management Study and with practical experiences.

Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Football, Hockey