Manish Srivastava
Manufacturing
Summary
Synchronizing my knowledge of manufacturing with budget limitations, deadlines and high-pressure situations to produce a result-oriented approach for self and the team; seeking senior level assignments in manufacturing Industry that allows me to grow both professionally and personally along with the industry. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Team player
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
DGM- Supply Chain & Quality Assurance
HNI Office India Ltd
11.2022 - Current
- Managed logistics functions including shipping coordination, customs compliance, freight negotiations, and carrier selection.
- Leveraged Power BI tools for in-depth analysis of supply chain data, resulting in actionable insights for process improvements.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for team members, enhancing skills development and employee retention rates within the department.
- Reduced lead times for OEM product deliveries through effective supplier management and communication strategies.
- Optimized warehouse operations, resulting in improved order fulfillment rates and reduced order processing time.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes, leading to more accurate demand forecasting and reduced stockouts.
- Managed availability of supplies from vendors by ensuring core items were on hand to keep inventory values low and consistently moving.
- Increased customer satisfaction levels by ensuring on-time delivery of products through proactive shipment tracking and issue resolution.
- Leveraged valuable business relationships and skillful negotiations to obtain favorable vendor pricing.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory targets for RM & finished goods.
- Streamlined transportation operations, optimizing routing plans and reducing fuel consumption costs.
- Managed procurement activities, driving cost savings through strategic sourcing and contract negotiations.
- Spearheaded cross-functional teams focused on continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain function.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials and maintain high-quality standards.
- Collaborated with sales and production teams to develop integrated planning processes, improving overall business performance.
- Improved supplier performance ratings by establishing clear expectations and implementing regular evaluation processes.
- Led global sourcing initiatives, expanding access to new markets maintaining quality standards.
- Implemented lean principles throughout the organization's supply chain operations, contributing to waste reduction efforts and cost savings initiatives.
- Cultivated a customer-centric mindset among team members, leading to improved client relations and increased repeat business.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Conducted root cause analyses to identify areas for improvement and implemented corrective actions accordingly.
- Decreased in-house production issues by establishing and coordinating sub-contracting and outsourcing requirements and processes.
- Provided recommendations for approval and delivered technical assistance for resolution.
- Capability enhancement of Product testing lab as per global standards
DGM (Operations)- PPC, QA & IE
HNI Office India Ltd
10.2017 - 10.2022
- Responsible for Overall Planning, Production operations, Quality Assurance & Industrial Engineering (VAVE)
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Collaborated closely with senior leadership & sales team to develop long-term strategic plans for organizational growth and success.
- Cultivated a customer-centric mindset among team members, leading to improved client relations and increased repeat business.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Conducted root cause analyses to identify areas for improvement and implemented corrective actions accordingly.
- Increased production volume, optimizing equipment layouts for maximum efficiency.
- Streamlined workflows to reduce bottlenecks and improve overall productivity rates.
- Managed production schedules, ensuring timely delivery of products maintaining quality standards.
- Maintaining Shipping & Delivery COT above 98% since last 6 years consistently.
- Developed right size equipment, improving overall functionality, production output and ease of use.
- Practiced lean principles, which led to improvements in workflow and quality and waste reduction.
- Evaluated existing systems for opportunities to upgrade or implement new technology, boosting productivity levels in key areas.
- SPOC for factory operations
- Maintaining customer satisfaction upto highest level, reduction in warranty replacements
- Developed FSOK & error free product deliveries
- Created engineering documentation for manufacturing processes, equipment specifications and control plans.
- Determined root causes of failures and recommended changes in designs, tolerances or processing methods through process capability analysis
Joint Manager (Production Operations)
Fenesta Building Systems
07.2008 - 09.2017
- Responsible for Production Operations & Planning
- Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders, resulting in successful collaborations
- Collaborated closely with senior leadership to develop long-term strategic plans for organizational growth and success.
- Cultivated a customer-centric mindset among team members, leading to improved client relations and increased repeat business.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Increased production volume, optimizing equipment layouts for maximum efficiency.
- Streamlined workflows to reduce bottlenecks and improve overall productivity rates.
- Managed production schedules, ensuring timely delivery of products while maintaining quality standards.
- Reduced equipment downtime by performing regular maintenance checks and addressing issues promptly.
- Improved production efficiency by developing and implementing new manufacturing processes.
- Decreased in-house production issues by establishing and coordinating sub-contracting and outsourcing requirements and processes.
- Evaluated existing systems for opportunities to upgrade or implement new technology, boosting productivity levels in key areas.
- Provided recommendations for approval and delivered technical assistance for resolution.
Production Engineer at OEM line
Allied Nippon Limited
1 2006 - 6 2008
- Responsible for OEM line production of Disc brake pad
- Increased production volume, optimizing equipment layouts for maximum efficiency.
- Streamlined workflows to reduce bottlenecks and improve overall productivity rates.
- Managed production schedules, ensuring timely delivery of products while maintaining quality standards.
- Developed right size equipment, improving overall functionality, production output and ease of use.
- Maximized productivity by 100% by developing and implementing innovative production processes for new and existing products.
- Developed products and prototypes for various types of product designs.
- Trained team on best practices to optimize production and improve quality.
- Created engineering documentation for manufacturing processes, equipment specifications and control plans
- Provided recommendations for approval and delivered technical assistance for resolution.
- Determined root causes of failures and recommended changes in designs, tolerances or processing methods through process capability analysis
Production Engineer in CNC Shop
Uniparts India Limited
04.2005 - 12.2005
Asstt. Engineer (Production) in machine shop
Precitex Components Manufacturing Co.
03.2003 - 03.2005
DET (Production ) in auto air compressor line
Subros Ltd
09.2002 - 03.2003
Education
High School -
Intermediate - undefined
Polytechnic - undefined
B.Tech - undefined
Skills
Responsible for Overall Planning, Production operations, Quality Assurance & Industrial Engineering (VAVE)
Responsible for achieving the Production target on Monthly and Annual basis as per production budget
To monitor Production Planning, Material resource Planning, Machine loading and on time Manufacturing
Responsible for Yearly Capacity Planning and it’s optimum utilization
Coordination with Sales & Service team (SPOC) and execute priority orders keeping consistent daily output in mind
Verification and Validation of the process to meet product requirements in case of 4M change
Strategic Planning as per future production Plan and prepare Operational Budget
Leading Plant layout modification team to achieve operational excellence
Resource mapping for new product during first lot of production
To establish the quality assurance system at each level like IQC, In process & Final stage
Responsible for customer complaint analysis, product revalidation, product simulation and analysis of customer feedback and make a CAPA and ensure to stop reoccurrence
Audit & ensure compliance of the plant, Closing nonconformance if any
Maintain & monitor daily, weekly & monthly MIS and circulate to senior Management level
Work Style
Result oriented, dedicated industrious & willing to participate in team work & preferable to leading the team, have the operational knowledge & ability to implement improvements in work related processes towards the operational excellence and organizational growth.
Skills And Experience
21 years of rich experience in manufacturing & Strategic planning. Thoroughly experienced in all parts of Operations like production planning, manpower planning, machine and material resource planning, Annual budgeting, cost reduction, Quality Assurance, Industrial Engineering, Machine Maintenance scheduling, TPM, new production line as well as new plant setup, new product development in automotive and OEM industries. Applying global industrial practices in production & Quality to setup a high product standard in Domestic as well as Global market. Well conversant with techniques for improvement like, productivity improvement by motion study, line balancing, SPC, Why-Why & Root Cause Analysis of problems and quality system of ISO 9001-2015, TS 16949,2002, 7QC Tools, 5'S, Poke- Yoke etc.
Present Profile
HNI Office India Ltd, Nagpur, Maharashtra, DGM (Operations), 10/2017, Present, Vice President -India Operations
Company Profile
HNI Corporation, HNI Corporation is a family of leading brands in furniture industry providing products and services for the office and home. It's manufacturing and supply chain expertise consistently translates to the highest quality products, provided with the fastest and most dependable service levels in our industry. Our centralized manufacturing unit is in Nagpur which is equipped with BIFMA Gold certification. In 2008, the HNI Corporation was recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of America's Most Admired Companies in the furniture industry. The Corporation was also recognized by Industry Week as one of the 50 Best Manufacturing Companies.
Extra
- Certified Internal Auditor of ISO TS 16949, 2002, First Aid and Firefighting Trainer
- Participated in PTLLS vocational training program for Glass & Glass industry, conducted by “The Vocational Collage”, UK
Attributes
07/12/1981, Dr. Vijay Prakash Lal, Married, Varanasi, UP, Listening Music & Participate in Debate & Lectures
Best Practices Activities
- Motivating team for more suggestion towards improvement of organization.
- Planning safety internal audits along with maintenance.
- Monitoring functioning of MY Idea in Metal shop
- Coordinating Quality Circle activities in Wood Shop
Training
- ISO/TS 16949 :2002
- Training on Implementation of 5 S’ principles.
- Training on 7QC tool
- Problem Solving Techniques by VAXIL.
- Daily work management
- QMS 9001 -2015
Timeline
DGM- Supply Chain & Quality Assurance
HNI Office India Ltd
11.2022 - Current
DGM (Operations)- PPC, QA & IE
HNI Office India Ltd
10.2017 - 10.2022
Joint Manager (Production Operations)
Fenesta Building Systems
07.2008 - 09.2017
Production Engineer in CNC Shop
Uniparts India Limited
04.2005 - 12.2005
Asstt. Engineer (Production) in machine shop
Precitex Components Manufacturing Co.
03.2003 - 03.2005
DET (Production ) in auto air compressor line
Subros Ltd
09.2002 - 03.2003
Production Engineer at OEM line
Allied Nippon Limited
1 2006 - 6 2008