Heading TD & M ( Technology development & Manufacturing) Operations team which support the Engineering/design team to develop and mature the new technology and Materials.

Growth PathApril 2018 - Jan 2020 Sr. Manager - ProductionJul 2015 – March 2018 Manager – Production/CIMay 2011 – Jun 2015 Manager – Service OperationsJoined LM Wind Power India the world's largest independent supplier of rotor blades to the wind industry and currently part of GE Renewable Energy as Manager – Service Operations. Provided onsite customer support for rotor blade service and maintenance. Enabled business development for the service organization and improved revenue targets. Solved product related problems and achieved customer satisfaction. Conducted audits and implemented best practices and quality systems. Managed large scale field projects of Rotor repair and maintenance including Rotor de-erection/erection and commissioning. Negotiated and finalized contracts with vendors for field activities.Led manufacturing operations of wind turbine rotor blades. Setting up new production line, ramping up and meeting production targets within in set quality, cost and time parameters. Introduced process controls/improvements to optimize operational efficiency using Six Sigma approach. Implemented cost reduction/wastage control measures to maintain overall competitiveness. Developing, managing and maintaining integrated QMS(QHSE: ISO 9000:2000, ISO 14001, ISO 22000 & OSHAS 18001)Preparing budget, coordinating with contractors, negotiating contracts and ensuring optimum resource utilization. Developing and executing strategy and analyzing production processes for identification and removal of non-value adding processes.Handling human resource management, recruitment, employee and industrial relationship. Adhering to labor laws, policies, good manufacturing practice, occupational health, welfare / safety requirements and professional standards to ensure seamless operations.

Associated for over 3 years with 100% subsidiary of Winwind Oy and a technology leader, engaged in the design, manufacturing and installation of wind turbine generators with operations in Finland and India.Worked as a part of the core members project team involved in setting up manufacturing facility, establishing and ramping up Rotor Blade production line.Associated with the Process / Product Engineering Department and handled manufacturing, operations, process/product improvements, design changes, testing, material characterization, vendor management & development and contract finalization. Acted as the Project Head for 3MW rotor blade manufacturing program (design, testing, prototype production and serial production).Coordinated the entire domain of projects (technology transfers and new product technology implementation) from planning till execution and ensuring completion on time and within budget.Coordinated vendor negotiations and closed contracts. Developed alternate vendor sources for cost-effective procurement and optimum inventory management. Created vendor evaluation process based on delivery, quality, service and pricing.Streamlined production including process and procedure for all manufacturing operation including planning, stores & inventory, production and quality. Implemented special tools, fixtures, techniques/methods for new process and improving the existing process.Developed plan for production operations, executed cost saving measures and achieved substantial reduction in production expenditures and gross margin targets.Guided and motivated team members, conducted training programs to enhance skills set and improve productivity.

Associated for over one year with Saint-Gobain Group Company and India's leading manufacturer and exporter of abrasives and silicon carbide.Worked as a part of the Project Engineering Group, involved in product development and testing for Saint- Gobain R&D centers worldwide. Managed multi-disciplinary teams in the development of complex mechanical and high temperature components for Solid oxide fuel cells. Collaborated with R&D Engineers, Scientist and Engineering Service Providers.Handled component specification, data collection and recording in coordination with the US R&D Center.Handled the responsibility of Test facility set up and testing of BOP components for Solid Oxide Fuel cells. Acted as the key co-ordinator for fuel cell development operations in India.Developed and tested key fuel cell components. Worked with cost effective vendors for sourcing test bed components and assemblies, product detailing, prototyping and testing. Conducted investigations related to the development of new designs, methods, materials and processes.

Worked for over 5 years with a leading manufacturer and supplier of rotor blades. Steered efforts across handling the entire operation of technology transfer of new product (Rotor Blades) from LM Denmark to LM India. Honored for outstanding contribution in the CFT project, “Loading of two LM 40.1 blades on a single trailer” as a Team Leader. Functioned as Team Leader for various cost reduction/process improvement projects.Prepared activity list / schedules to ensure technology transfer within time & cost parameters. Provided technical support to various departments for repair guidance and prepared repair instructions with the Blade Construction Group in Denmark.Handled mould set-up and mould maintenance & development of handling equipment/tools for the rotor blades,