Ref. No. : CA - 10734 - (Production - Extrusion – with 31.5 years in Plastic Industry)

Education

Masters Degree in Business Administration (HR & Admin) from Madras University in 2005

Post Graduate Diploma in Plastic Engineering From Central Institute of Plastic Engineering & Technology(PGD-PE), C.I.P.E.T  Hyderabad. in 2000

Bachelors Degree in Engineering Mechanical From Sivanthi Engineering College, M.S. University, Tirunelveli. in 1999

Skill Sets

IT SKILLS – Windows 2000, Pascal, C, AutoCAD 2000, MDT-3 & MS Office

A dynamic professional with nearly 12 years of rich experience in Production, Extrusion [Pet sheet, Strapping, Pet recycling], Thermoforming & Injection Molding process, Erection & Commissioning, Operations & Maintenance, Quality and Man Management.
Presently Head (Projects,Maintenance &Operation).
Functional expertise in managing new projects, entire Extrusion & thermoforming operations with key focus on topline / bottom-line profitability and entire maintenance activity including flexible packaging division. 
Expertise in erection, commissioning & maintenance of various equipments & machineries for reducing downtime & enhancing operational effectiveness of equipment.
Holds distinction of implementing various quality standards for improving the plant operations along with energy conservation for cost savings.
An effective communicator with excellent relationship m

Work Experience

Head (Project, Maintenance & Operation)
Since Aug 2010 
Company Profile: Manufacturer of packaging materials, packaging bags
Job Profile:
Responsible for erection, installation & commissioning of extrusion & thermoforming machines, like Pet Sheet Extrusion (SML) M/c. and KIEFEL Thermoforming M/c
Handling the SML Sheet Extrusion PET  Multilayer Austria m/c production line individually operation & machine process trouble shooting in the same, look after the maintenance in all production equipment controls.
Planning and setting up the extrusion plant along with other related areas. 
Coordinating the projects related to installation & commissioning for new Pet Extrusion Plant & setting up the sheet line processing trials 150 mic-1000 mic PET/PP along with sheet line production and advanced Drying System by Moton.
Managing the post production of the Thermoforming machine (KEIFEL), Vacuum forming m/c production of PET/PS/PP disposable, cups, plate, tray mould release A-PET/ PET-G 300 & 400 Mic product for pharmaceutical , PP 350-1000 Mic for Pharmacy  & food packaging wrapper. 
Identifying all the process steps that are skill based & knowledge dependent and prioritizing various activities to achieve expected outcomes.

Consultant (Industrial service & Inspection)
May 2009 to June 2010 
Company Name: Austrian Energy Pvt.Ltd
Job Profile:
Coordinate with the Project's Safety, Environment and certification engineer and ensure that all statutory requirements are met.
Fabrication & Erection of Process Piping (ASME B31.3) in compliance with P&ID, Isometric drawings, related codes & Standards,
Review of all certification and documentation to ensure validity and compliance with specifications, drawings, manufacturing and inspection test plans.
Heat treatment, welding preheat in process welding and final visual inspection and carried out dimension control check and hydro test verification
Monitoring the Preparation of WPS and PQR as per international standards and project requirements
Verification of Calibration Document of Instruments and Gauges
Coordination for conducting company inspection
Monitor and control the inspection of fabrication,welding (piping,tank and pipeline), erecting machineries and installation, commissioning activities as per the ITP/Contract specification/Codes and Standards/Approved Drawings and Procedures  work Instructions  Material identification, Visual inspection and performance monitoring. Overall quality control project responsibilities such as, interaction and coordination with execution teams and processing teams, design, planning, projects, production, Welding & NDE.
Control the third party inspection services and coordinate all their activities.

Manager (Technical & Maintenance)
Sept 2007 to Apr 2009 
Company Name: Time Techno Plast Limited
Job Profile:
Spearheading the Production & Planning Department, while ensuring smooth operations and coordinating with Marketing Department on order execution.
Conceptualizing, planning & executing process improvement initiatives across all the areas of manufacturing, entailing identification & execution of steps for improvement of operational efficiency in extrusion process.
Developing routine & preventive maintenance schedules for Pet Sheet Machine and Auxiliary System like Drying System, Chiller, Heat Exchangers and Compressor.
Rendering training on new methods in the established process and monitoring training plans.
Measuring the factor skill & knowledge factor of the people and training the people to improve effectiveness.
Develop a workforce capable of operating at an agreed standard of productivity and quality standard.
Participate in setting an agreed capacity and lifting this by continuous improvement of the facility.
Ensure all safety equipment provided with the machinery is maintained and utilized as per manufacturer’s recommendation.
Implement the strategic initiatives designed to improve the efficient operation of the facility.

Senior Production Engineer
Jan 2007 to Sept 2007 
Company Name: Divine Polymer Product Ltd.
Job Profile:
Responsible for erection, installation & commissioning of extrusion machines, like Vacurema Recycling Extrusion (EREMA) M/c. and SIMA Strapping Extrusion M/c.
Planning and setting up the extrusion plant along with other related areas. 
Analysing the production process and resolving the production bottlenecks.

Technical Engineer
Jan 2005 to Jan 2007 
Company Name: Neil ExtruLamiPack Private Ltd
Job Profile:
Accountable for handling Reifenhauser Germany M/c. production line individually along with troubleshooting related to operation & machine process.
Coordinating the projects related to installation & commissioning for new Pet Extrusion Plant & setting up the sheet line processing trials 150 mic-1500 mic PET/PP along with sheet line production and advanced Drying System by Moton.
Developing the training methods and knowledge enhancement opportunities for operating personnel.
Managing the post-production activities of Thermoforming Machine Vacuum Blister and production activities of PET product for Pharmaceutical & Food Industries.

Executive (Production & QC)
Feb 2003 to Jan 2005
Company Name: Metafilms India Limited,
Job Profile:
Responsible for function related to Rotogravure 8 colour printing & lamination to control the process of trouble shooting, performing testing of prints, viz. drop testing and standard odor panel testing, monitoring the physical properties, shade matching & wetability of surface tension, Documenting all the quality records of all process.

Production Engineer
Aug 2000 to Jan 2003
Company Name: Vetri Pressing Pvt. Limited, 
Job Profile:
Responsible for operation and trouble shooting of injection molding process and machine(Ferromatik, Windsor, L&T demag,)

Core Competencies:
Erection & Commissioning:
Installing and commissioning various equipments & machinery as well as conducting tests & inspections to ensure operational effectiveness.
Reviewing engineering drawings, technical specifications, cost estimates for installation & commissioning of the equipment; reviewing & analyzing contractor's change order proposals & submittals.

Operations & Maintenance:
Planning and effecting routine / predictive / preventive / corrective overhauling maintenance schedules of plant equipments to increase machine up time and reliability.
Identifying the areas of obstruction / defects and conducting root cause analysis/ failure mode & effect analysis to rectify the equipments.
Coordinating material / spare parts planning encompassing identification of vendors, requirement specification & offer evaluation.

Production Planning & Control:
Planning day-to-day strategies, production schedules along with resource allocation and machine loading for manufacturing operations.
Minimising performance bottlenecks for high productivity with maximisation of men, material & machine.
Appraising the prevalent production systems / processes, identifying loopholes if any and undertaking result-oriented measures for alleviating them and documenting the same.

Extrusion: 
Establishing process for pet Sheet extrusion[REIFENHAUSER-Germany, SML-Austria &TECHWELL-china] , Palletizing Extrusion[EREMA-Austria], Pet Strapping extrusion[SIMA-Italy], & Extrusion coating[Kolsite-India]. 
Trouble shooting processing issues & handling maintenance of machine and auxiliary devices of extrusion.  

Thermoforming:
Installing and commissioning thermoforming machines[ KEIFEL-Germany] as well as establishing the process for thermoforming for pet and PP sheet

Injection Molding 
Verifying the correct set-up of moulds, presses and auxiliary equipment before machine start up. 
Establishing processes for injection molding machinery, auxiliary equipment and all support equipment.
Assisting in setting-up of auxiliary equipment, including granulators, conveyors, liquid temperature controls, and mould electrical controls. 

Quality & Process Enhancement: 
Taking stringent quality measures including preparation of necessary documents to ensure compliance with quality standards & customer requirements. 
Identifying scope for planning & implementing technological changes to enhance operational efficiency.
Implementing various techniques for cycle time / cost reduction, entailing identification of opportunities, analysis of data, conducting tests, cost benefit analysis and implementation.

Man Management:
Directing, leading and motivating workforce; imparting continuous on job training for accomplishing greater operational effectiveness/ efficiency. 
Working on succession planning of the workforce, shift management activities, appraising the member’s performance & providing feedback.






Future Goals

Seeking  managerial assignments in Production / Maintenance / Erection & Commissioning with a growth oriented organisation.

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