Ref. No. : CA - 807 - (Production Planning - Plastic Products and Processing – with 39.1 years in Plastic Industry)

Education

Diploma In Industrial Electronics From Shri Bhagubhai Mafatlal Polytechnic, Mumbai, India In 1994.
Diploma in Plastics Engineering From Shri Bhagubhai Mafatlal Polytechnic, Mumbai, India In 1990.

Skill Sets

Implementation of Quality Management System.
Trained at Netstal and Muller in Switzerland for production of In-mould labeled containers.
Engaged in production of Multilayer extrusion blow moulded products, Injection Blow Moulded, Injection stretch blow moulded and Injection moulded products.
Product costing, Monitoring actual product cost and implementing methods for cost reduction.
Developed Quality System Procedures for all processes in the organization and effective implementation.
Instrumental in setting up a production plant of Injection moulding, Extrusion Blow Moulding and Injection stretch Blow Moulding machines.
Developed skills of team members through continuous training and effective implementation of SOP.

Work Experience

GM- Operations
Since March’ 2010
Company Profile: Manufacturer of Rigid Packaging products (including multilayer bottles) for MNCs in Agro chemicals, like Bayer, BASF.
Job Profile:
New Business development.
Implementation of QMS
Production Planning, Material Planning
Implement systems to reduce overall rejection during manufacturing process.
Support production team in improving productivity of plant.
Accomplishments:
Successful set up of State-of-the-art plant, qualification of new moulds to start supplies of new products.
Enhanced production capacity by installation of new machines and development of new moulds.

Sr. Manager- QA
Sept. 2007 - Mar. 2010
Company Profile: Indian company in collaboration with German based toolroom in product development and supply of Flip Top Caps and Weld Spouts to leaders in FMCG
Job Profile:
Effective implementation of Quality Management System and review of effectiveness through Internal Audits and Management Review Meeting.
Leading a team of qualified and semi- skilled personnel for Quality assurance of receiving material, In process, Semi finished and Finished Goods.
Validation and Process Qualification of new moulds before approval for commercial production.
Skill up gradation of Operations personnel through continuous training.
Accomplishments:
Successful implementation of Quality Management System as per ISO requirements and achieved ISO 9001: 2008 certificate for the organization.
Reduced Quality cost on account of Customer complaints below 0.1% (from above 2.0%) within 12 months.
Reduced customer complaints to about 2 per quarter (from average 4 complaints per month) within period of 12 months.

Assistant Production Manager
July 2005 - June 2006
JRD International, UAE
Job Profile:
Spearheaded a team of about 10 technicians and 50 workers responsible for production of thin walled In-mould labeled containers for food packaging using Netstal machines (upto 500 Ton) and Robots and moulds from Muller.
Involved in production of Caps and handles for PET bottles using Nissei, L&T Demag machines (upto 175 Ton) and moulds from Japan and Australia.
Engaged in making of PET bottles from 200ml upto 5 Ltr for juice and water and Handle bottles for edible oil of leading brands in U. A. E. and bottles for mayonnaise of Unilever (knorr) brand using Aoki 250 LL and 500 LL machines.
Accomplishments:
Completion of project to set up a production plant for manufacturing In-mould Labeled thin walled containers and PET bottles to enter in new segment of market.
Developed team of semi skilled operators through continuous training to independently operate sophisticated machines and robots for production of In-mould labeled containers.

Associate Manager- Plastics Technology
Sept. 2000 - June 2005
Job Profile:
Technical support to vendor to ensure that global quality standard of Amway products is maintained and for improving productivity of the plant.
Validation of new moulds to support launch of new products in the market.
To support packaging development activities.
The products produced were HDPE bottles for personal care and home care products produced using multi parison two station blow moulding machines from India (Windsor- Digiblow) and abroad (B&W, Uniloy).

In charge of Injection Moulding
Nov. 1999 - Sept 2000
Parle (Exports) Limited, Mumbai
Company Profile:
Job Profile:

Plant Engineer
April 1995 - July 1999
General Plastics Limited, Nairobi (Kenya)
Company Profile:

Maintenance Engineer
Sept. 1990 - Jan. 1995
Bright Brothers Limited, Mumbai (India)
Company Profile:

Achievements:
Productivity at bottle manufacturer’s plant was increased by reducing rejection rate through application of process control technique and reducing breakdown time by introducing systems to ensure periodic maintenance of machines and moulds.
The rejection of the dispatched goods was reduced to 0%, through strict implementation of QA system and GMP.
Actively involved in implementation of QMS systems and achieve ISO 9000 certification to the company, qualified as vendor to supply labeled bottles to P&G.

Core Competencies
Production/ Manufacturing/ Engineering:
Planning & executing production operations in coordination with the other functions.
Managing the workmen for achieving the periodic production targets.
Preparing Standard Operating Procedures, manuals & work instructions for production operations for the unit.
Proactively identify areas of obstruction/ breakdowns and take steps to rectify the machines and equipments through application of trouble shooting tools.
Developing tools as per predefined specifications. Undertaking testing/ inspection of jigs & fixtures, identifying defects & making relevant modifications.

Process Enhancement & Cost Control:
Handling operations for improvement in existing products based on market trends & requirements.
Monitoring production processes as well as implementing SOPs to achieve standardization and reduce costs.
Achieving productivity improvements & eliminating non-value added operations.
Executing cost saving techniques/ measures and modifications to achieve substantial reduction in Operation & Maintenance expenditures and work within the budget.

Quality Assurance:
Development of processes and documentation for implementation of effective Quality Management System.
Identifying gaps in fulfilling requirements of Quality Management System and taking Corrective actions.
Maintaining quality standards, ensuring stringent adherence to quality standards, norms & practices
Identifying gaps & taking corrective / preventive action
Auditing the production processes, systems at the suppliers end & providing suggestions for improving process efficiency.
Implementing QA systems and SQC/ SPC techniques to ensure consistent quality of products and services.
Working in close coordination in work groups for conducting process audits and detailing on quality requirements and finalizing the quality plan.
Preparation of Quality Inspection plan for Inward, In-process, Finished and Outsourcing jobs and implementing changes at required intervals.

Team Management:
Imparting continuous on job training to the workforce for enhancing their productivity & operational efficiencies through knowledge enhancement / skill
building.
Organize training internal/external programmes to elevate the skills & productivity of employees.
Handle the grievances of the employees and timely resolutions of same.

Future Goals

Effective Implementation of QMS to ensure 0% rejection from customer
Leading a team of professionals to make an organisation profitable business unit

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