Profile
• Strong Visionary Leader with verifiable year-after-year success in Production Operations thereby achieving peak revenue, profit and business growth objectives in India, West Africa & Middle East Region
• Possess strong knowledge of tool design & development, advanced productivity techniques, marketing & sales management, internal auditing and implementation of ISO 9001-2000
• Gained insightful experience in executing multiple projects while meeting business needs in a fast paced, dynamic and globally expanding MNC environment
• Proficient in ensuring quality parameters as per ISO 9000 Quality Systems; devising strategic plans & schedules with focus on optimum utilization of manpower & materials
• Expertise in recommending modifications to minimize escalations & rejections in the production process, thereby realizing operational efficiencies and controlling costs & cycle time; implementing quality initiatives like: Kaizen, TPM, 6 Sigma & so on
• Skilled in working with a strong vigilance for any potential hazard by performing regular inspections and ensuring adherence to HSE & ISO parameters
• Experience in supervising import and export procedures and erection & commissioning of Refinery for Palm Kernel Oil
• Successfully handled products like: Porta Cabins, Structural Steel Cabins, Light Gauge Steel Structures, Roof Trusses & so on
• Analytical and quality-oriented professional with an eye for detail
Areas Of Expertise
Strategic Planning Production Management Project Management
Process Optimization Quality Management Research & Development
EXIM Operations Erection & Commissioning Team Management
Work Experience
Since Nov’14
Spacemaker Saudi Arabia LLC (NESMA Holding Group), Saudi Arabia
As Production Manager
Products Handled: Porta Cabins, Structural Steel Cabins, Light Gauge Steel Structures, Roof Trusses and other manufacturing / Construction / Turnkey projects
Sept’10 – Nov’14
Brossette Nigeria Limited (Ro-Marong Group), Lagos, Nigeria
As Factory Manager
Products Handled: Porta Cabins, Structural Steel Cabins, Light Gauge Steel Structures, Roof Trusses and other manufacturing / Construction / Turnkey projects
Dec’05 – Sept’10
Spacemaker (Emirates) LLC. (HSBC Group Company), Dubai, UAE
As Factory Manager
Products Handled: Porta Cabins, Structural Steel Cabins, Light Gauge Steel Structures and other manufacturing / Construction / Turnkey projects
Key Result Areas:
• Spearheading entire factory and production function of various pre-fabricated modular structures, port cabins, and products like wall cladding, roof sheets and accessories
• Implementing HSE, Quality System Procedure and Work Instructions
• Liaising with other departments; planning standards and ensuring smooth implementation of the procedures
• Administering research, development and sourcing of various products
• Enhancing utility of FrameCAD technology for further application into prefabricated structures and implementation
• Supervising activities related to work procedures / instructions, software analysis, design, development, testing, project management and implementation in the area of client server applications with quality deliverables
• Controlling projects with respect to cost, resource deployment, time over-runs and quality compliance to ensure satisfactory execution of the same
• Establishing & nurturing strong rapport with key stakeholders / partners / clients and implementing procedures and service standards for business excellence
• Devising strategic plans & schedules for site activities with focus on optimum utilization of manpower & materials; monitoring progress of the project through weekly review meetings and implementing required corrective measures for any slippages in schedules
Accomplishments:
• Received 3 awards or appreciation for technical improvements, technology transfer and relocation of facility which resulted in benefits to the company by way of Quality improvement, confidence in customer base, efficient time management. Ultimately increase in business.
• Streamlined process flow in the organization using various management techniques / strategies which resulted in Operational, Quality and Financial benefits to the company
Previous Experience
Jan’04 – Jun’05
DUFAB, Dubai, UAE
As Factory Manager
Products Handled: Porta Cabins, Structural Steel Cabins, Light Gauge Steel Structures and other manufacturing / Construction / Turnkey projects
Mar’02 – Dec’04
Al-Ghubiara Projects and Developments LLC, Muscat, Oman
As Manager Planning, Design and Quality Assurance
Products Handled: Porta Cabins, Steel Cabins and other manufacturing / Construction / Earthmoving activities
Mar’97 – Mar’02
Karan Tools Limited, Aurangabad, Maharashtra
As Manager Design
Products Handled: Special Tools – Broaches, Gauges, Broaching & Heat Treatment Jobwork
Jan’95 – Mar’97
Dagger Forst Tools Ltd., Thane
As Junior Manager – Planning and Design
Products Handled: Broaching Tools, Gauges, Master Gauges, Index Plates, Hobs, Mandrels, Rolls, Slitting Saws & Broach Sharpening Machine
Sept’92 – Sept’94
Universal Oils Ltd., Lagos, Nigeria
As Technical Manager
Products Handled: Manufacturing: Edible Oil (Palm Kernel Oil) Import: Building material, Paper, Electronics, Vehicles & so on
Dec’88 – Sept’92
Dagger Forst Tools Ltd., Thane
As Design Engineer
Products Handled: Broaching Tools, Gauges, Master Gauges, Index Plates, Hobs, Mandrels, Rolls, Slitting Saws & Broach Sharpening Machine
Education & Qualifications
2013 IMBA in Operations from United Business Institute, Belgium
1987 B.E. in Production from Shivaji University with 1st Division
Other:
1989 Diploma in Computer Management & Auto CAD from Institute, Mumbai
Training
Completed training in:
o Frame CAD Pro and Frame CAD Detailer, HSE Development, Policy development and IOSH (UK)
o SOCRAT Development – software to manage stores activities
IT Skills
• Sound knowledge of Frame CAD Pro and Detailer, Auto CAD, STAAD PRO, MS Office & SOCRAT
