I am expertise in escalating under-performing production units into high-performing units by devising suitable strategies, highly proficient in devising long & short-term business plan and strategies, highly productive in managing multi-site plant operations and the entire spectrum of manufacturing activities right from procurement through production and dispatch. I am proficient in enhancing the operational effectiveness of plants by implementing best manufacturing engineering practices, materials management & inventory control; applying lean manufacturing concepts, driving process transformations/ automation, & cost savings, uncovering underlying issues at the plant level and eliminating rejections. ➤ KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:Here are a few of my proud achievements throughout my career of 27 years:• Rich experience in managing plant operations of 400+ employees & turnover of 200 Crores• Successfully managed capital expenditures (CAPEX) worth 50 Crores• Increased machine utilization by 40%• Reduced throughput time for long lead-time items by 35%• Decreased WIP inventory from 15 days to 06 days• Efficiently diminished machine set-up time by 25% with master scheduling• Worked with multi-national teams (Indian – British – Swedish – Danish - German) for factory expansion, new product development, and process stabilization• Skilfully developed European products in India within the time frame.• Implemented a new production layout with a reduction in materials movement by 40%, better working space, and better visibility.• Implemented MIG welding system in place of Stick welding by retraining the workers, effectively reduced labor• Played a key role in re-starting manufacturing operations post COVID lockdown while adhering to government guidelines; ensured on-time completion of pending WIPs during COVID lockdown.➤ Where I can add value• Efficiently manage end-to-end manufacturing operations and SCM at Strategic Level, Tactical Level, and Operational Level.• Strategize manufacturing activities right from procurement through production and dispatch.• Direct operations to execute business plan focusing on the top line and bottom-line targets.• Improvise improvements in procurement cost, inventory cost, manpower cost, operational efficiency, energy efficiency, throughput, and wastes.I am a multifaceted professional who can scale manufacturing operations, skyrocket operational effectiveness and augment Industrial and plant operations. Do reach me out- sshah8270@gmail.com or contact +91 9909970951