Ref. No. : CA - 849 - (Production Planning - Plastic Products and Processing – with 33.1 years in Plastic Industry)

Education

Post Graduate Diploma In Plastic Testing & Conversion Technology From Central Institute Of Plastics Engineering & Technology (CIPET) (Govt. Of India) In 1991
B.Sc (Chemistry) From Madurai Kamaraj University, Tamil Nadu, India, In 1988


Skill Sets

A result oriented professional with over 18 years of experience in Production Operations/ Maintenance/ Quality Assurance.
Currently associated with leading processor in Abu Dhabi as operations engineer/project engineer.
Proficient in enhancing production process operations, optimizing resource utilization, escalating productivity and operational efficiencies.
Expertise in implementing cost saving measures to achieve substantial reduction in terms of man-days, production cost, raw materials and energy consumption.
Proven abilities in managing maintenance operations of Machines, Equipment & Utilities with proven abilities in reducing downtime.
Excellent analytical, problem solving & relationship management skills.

Work Experience

Project Engineer/ Project Manager.
Since April 2008
Company Profile: Leading manufacturer of all building materials, PVC foam doors and wood plastic composite panels in UAE.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
To manage daily operation for DPC factory as operation manager for operation.
To manage and control the production and operation labours and technicians in the factory.
Ability to think strategically and produce action plans necessary to close deals.
Develop an ongoing relationship with existing and new clients.
Conduct technical researches on technical and process for the products and production.
To identify and explore new solution of problems.
Provide consultancy to the management including technical studies and time operation studies.
Lead meetings and negotiations in order to secure customer/client.
On request by CEO and management, represent Industrial Innovation group in visiting, investigation and discussion with technology providers and machinery suppliers.
Others as per instructions of CEO.

Shift Incharge
From Apr 1996 to Mar 2008
Company Profile: Leading manufacturer and exporter of UPVC pressure, Drainage, Casing & Screening Pipes, CPVC Pipes, HDPE Pipes & LLDPE laterals as per ASTM, Australian, BSI, DIN, EMIRATES ,JIS , ISO standards , KITEMARK and injection Moulded Components and UPVC fittings,different types of adhesives.
Notable Highlights:
Steering initiatives for optimizing the production process to minimize losses at all stages through waste control, scrap reduction, equipment application.
Exceeded production target from 30 Tonnes to 45 Tonnes per day.
Managed several difficult assignments involved in working with development teams and Quality control teams.
Streamlined existing Polyethylene Pipe Plant and produced Higher Diameter Pipes.
Supporting Marketing Team about companies Products and Technical Specifications.

Production Engineer
From Nov 93 – Feb 96
Irrigation Products International (P) Ltd
Manufacturers of PVC & PE pipes, Drippers, Sprinklers, Foggers and Irrigation Equipments for agriculture purpose.
Notable Highlights:
Instrumental in setting up a PVC Plant
Took over the responsibility of Production at Pilot Scale.
Implemented several Quality Assurance Plans with reference to different standards and processes for ISO Certification.
Trained in Electronic development center, Design Department and Processing Section in Klockner Windsor India Ltd, one of the India’s leading manufacturer of plastic processing machineries.

Quality Control Manager
From Oct 91 – May 93
Polytough Tubes Ltd, Chennai
Leading Manufacturer of UPVC Pipes, Casing & Screen Pipes & Fittings
Notable Highlights;
Performed tests during Third Party Inspection and documenting inspection Test Status/Report
Handled In-process inspection and inspection of Final Products.
Prepared Compliance Reports with different National/International standards.

Production Planning & Control
Overseeing production related tasks including planning, control and trouble shooting.
Optimising man & machine utilisation to achieve pre set production targets.
Minimizing performance bottlenecks for achieving high productivity with maximization of material & machine.
Preparing SOPs, manuals & work instructions for production operations for the unit and maintaining reports for facilitating decision making by the management.
Developing new process concepts for production optimization, yield improvement and developing guidelines for the sequencing of manufacturing activities on the assembly line & shop floor

Maintenance Operations
Planning and implementing predictive / preventive maintenance schedules for machinery so as to increase machine up-time / equipment reliability.
Proactively identifying areas of obstruction/breakdowns and taking steps to rectify the equipments through application of trouble shooting techniques.
Executing energy saving & other cost saving measures with suitable modifications in process.

Quality Assurance
Implementing standards and ensuring adherence to quality standards.
Leading the implementation of qualitative assurance across Raw Materials, Work In Progress, Finished Goods across various functional Departments.
Mentoring & directing routine / non routine quality issues by interacting with concerned departments such as Purchase, Production etc of projects till completion.

Man Management
Leading, mentoring & monitoring the performance of the team to ensure efficiency in process operations & meeting of individual & group targets.
Assessing training needs of the various employees and organising effective training programs.
Participating in employee coaching & counselling, appraising and reviewing performance.






Future Goals

Seeking career enhancements in Production Operations, Maintenance Management, Quality Assurance with leading organizations.

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