Experience

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  Sps steel & power limited

  Jul 2001 - Jul 2006

  # Managed cross-functional operational teams for running 6X100 TPD Sponge Iron Plant to maximize production output, improved quality, ensured raw material control, eliminated unutilized inventory and lowered operational costs# Optimized production processes by raw-material blending which increased Productivity by 25%, Campaign Time by 50% and Metallization by 3% # Directed the project works of erection and commissioning for 6 X 100 TPD Sponge Iron greenfield project from inception to successful completion within stipulated timeline and targeted budget# Developed multi-functional experience including constant interface with HO, Consultants, Suppliers & Contractors for rapid Project Execution # Identified, negotiated and executed the procurement activities of steel scrap from various parts of Middle-East countries to lower the production costs of the steel plant in India# Established a well-connected network of business relationships with worldwide metal scrap exporters, brokers and freight carriers in Dubai # Coordinated between plant, purchase department, consultants and contractors for timely material availability# Youngest employee to be selected as an expatriate to Dubai for vendor development and handling overseas supply chain for the Indian company

  • Production Manager

    Jan 2005 - Jul 2006

  • Assistant Project Manager

    Apr 2004 - Dec 2004

  • Assistant Manager

    Oct 2003 - Mar 2004

  • Assistant Engineer

    Jul 2001 - Sept 2003
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  Grohe ag

  Jul 2008 - Feb 2011

  Production manager (thailand operations)

  # Worked as an Expat heading the Brass casting operations in Thailand for GROHE’s best-in-class and largest production facility across the world. # Ensured world class quality standards with advanced brass casting techniques and leveraged lean principles to optimize operational processes for boosting productivity and improving profitability. # Initiated several Lean Six Sigma projects and doubled up production capacity in the same foot-print by transforming to cellular manufacturing processes. # Implemented Kanban system and formulated efficient production plans that reduced inventory, while significantly improving OEE, material flow, on-time delivery and product fill rates. Show less

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  Fenice energy

  Mar 2011 - Feb 2014

  Senior manager - epc contracts (asia pacific & south africa)

  # Executed EPC Contracts for 350 MW Solar PV projects and developed business partnerships with leading EPC Contractors, Consultants & Suppliers for renewable energy across diverse geographies spread throughout India, Thailand, Japan, Malaysia, Australia and South Africa. # Earned strong credentials for executing EPC for prestigious projects like KL International Airport Roof Top and Car Parking Canopy Systems in Malaysia and also many of the large scale PV projects like NSM 20 MW and BOSHOF 60 MW Ground Mount Systems with Transmission Line in India & South Africa respectively. Show less

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  Kohler co.

  Feb 2014 - Aug 2018

  # Headed Manufacturing Operations for KOHLER India with additional responsibilities of Manufacturing Engineering Department for Technology identification, Capex proposals and Project execution within Budget and Timelines # Transformed KOHLER India Plant into a state-of-the-art facility in the industry and streamlined both BRASS and ZINC manufacturing operations with focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Innovation & Sustainability# Successfully installed & commissioned Zinc facility and developed Plant capability for full-fledged operations of the new processes like Zinc GDC, HPDC, Polishing & Buffing and Zinc Electroplating and introduced in-house production of Handles to become cost competitive in the market# Demonstrated superior abilities in doubling up production capacity with enhanced quality products and introduced a series of new products and attractive finishes in a short span of time that augmented revenues and profitability significantly# Improved 10% Quality Yield (RTY) by driving QA culture and strengthening die mould design capability, process controls & daily rejection review# Played a key-role in developing PVD capabilities to widely differentiate Vibrant SKUs with multiple finishes to expand its product range in India# Represented India in Plant Managers Summit organized worldwide for benchmarking Operational Excellence best practices & new technologies Show less # Headed the Manufacturing Operations for KOHLER India Faucet Plant # Honored 2015 Most Improved Function Award within a year of joining for transforming delivery performance and surpassing all KPIs# Improved Delivery OTIF by 30% by driving a service led culture to cater seamlessly to all the customers # Improved working environment and led several EHS initiatives to get certified for ISO 14000, KEMS & KSMS Tier III standards and requirements# Achieved 25% Productivity enhancement with better ergonomics, improved scheduling with close monitoring & effective operator utilization# Selected for the prestigious Kohler Leadership Development Forum for 2016 batch, out of the 50 manufacturing locations throughout the globe Show less

  • Deputy General Manager - Manufacturing & Engineering

    Feb 2017 - Aug 2018

  • Deputy General Manager - Manufacturing Operations

    Feb 2014 - Jan 2017
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  Unifrax

  Sept 2018 - now

  # Leadership Role with a US MNC in India# Heading the Operations for the 2 Manufacturing Sites in India (Gujarat and Pune) and providing manufacturing leadership to meet the Company's Strategy and Business Plan # Lead the implementation of new manufacturing processes, product and systems technology and capacity improvement projects to meet the Company's Objectives# Closely collaborate and partner with Sales & Marketing to ensure a high level of customer service as well as continuous cost reduction to improve profitability Show less # Worked as the Plant Head for Gujarat site to manage and implement Global Operations Strategies to support the growth objectives for India# Honored 2020 Role Model Award amongst all nominations worldwide for achieving great results while living and demonstrating Core Values# Achieved Record Safety Performance - Zero Accidents last year is a result of our commitments towards Safety while mitigating behaviors and workplace conditions # Pioneered cultural change in India for continuously improving customer satisfaction for Product Quality, Cost and Delivery across the globe# Achieved 99.8% OTIF with Speed & Agility and significantly reduced Customer Complaints while strongly adhering to customer commitments# Turnaround P&L performance by tactfully resolving prevalent union issues and bringing technology upgrades which strengthened processes to double the campaign life and enhance Plant Efficiency Show less

  • General Manager - India Operations

    Feb 2021 - now

  • General Manager - Operations (Gujarat)

    Sept 2018 - Jan 2021
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  Alkegen

  Jan 2022 - now

  General manager - india operations

  # Leadership Role with a US MNC in India# Heading the Operations for the 2 Manufacturing Sites in India (Gujarat and Pune) and providing manufacturing leadership to meet the Company's Strategy and Business Plan # ALKEGEN brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies - UNIFRAX and LYDALL to create one new, innovation-driven leader serving mission-critical systems that the world is focused on for the future, including battery technologies, electric vehicles, filtration media, and specialty insulation materials that enable customers to reduce fossil fuel consumption, save energy, and live greener Show less