SAP PP
Prinal Kapadia
Manufacturing Operations
Vadodara
Summary
Goal-oriented Manufacturing Manager with 18 years of experience leading productive teams and increasing profitability through streamlining processes and identifying areas of improvement. Resourceful and adaptable collaborator with knowledge of enhancing operations and maintaining high standards of safety practices. Proven leader with dedication to organization and effective management.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Manufacturing Operations Specialist
Plasser India Pvt. Ltd.
Vadodara
10.2019 - Current
- Developed New Product with 90% indigenous parts thereby reducing cost of product by 50% from European plants
- Saving of 80cr from CAPEX by process optimization and plant layout optimization
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings of 25% in CAPEX and improved profit margins by 20%.
- Identified strategic business opportunities to advance technology through licensing and project development.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
Operations Planning Manager
HLE Glasscoat Ltd.
Surat
03.2015 - 10.2019
- Improved On-time delivery (OTD) from 50% to 90% by adapting Lean concepts and eliminating NVAs (Wastes)
- Redesigned Plant layout and optimized Process which helped to vacant Capacity by 25% thereby reduced outsourcing cost by 20%
- Monitored processes and procedures, making sure company met compliance regulations.
- Worked closely with project leaders to create project work scopes and schedules.
- Oversaw training and onboarding process for all newly hired employees within Operations Department.
- Checked and controlled inventory levels to identify risks and opportunities thereby Improved ITR by 50%.
- Reduced Product costing by 30% by implementing various measures in improving quality, Process optimization, reducing inventory carrying cost etc.
- Planned resources, conducted costing activities and managed bid and proposal phases.
- Assisted with internal financial planning, analysis and budgeting.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Developed and optimized organizational systems to boost efficiency and keep operations scalable and agile for changing demands.
Sr. Engineer - Production Planning & Control
T.D. Williamsons India Ltd.
Vadodara
10.2010 - 03.2015
- Decreased in-house production issues by establishing and coordinating sub-contracting and outsourcing requirements and processes.
- Created engineering documentation for manufacturing processes, equipment specifications and change notices.
- Performed regular production studies and machine analysis to identify any quality and process problems.
- Determined root causes of failures and recommended changes in designs, tolerances or processing methods.
- Practiced lean principles, which led to improvements in workflow and quality and waste reduction.
- Reported variance reports for production orders.
Sr. Engineer - Production Planning & Control
Larsen & Toubro Ltd.
Mumbai
06.2006 - 10.2010
- Managed vendor performance to maximize profitability and achieve financial objectives.
- Worked with engineering, production and testing departments to implement corrective actions for missed milestones.
- Developed, released and monitored daily schedules to foster on-time completion of finished products.
- Customized SAP production planning and detailed scheduling tools to support factory production initiatives.
- Reviewed inventories, tracked production statuses and ordered materials to foster consistent availability and production schedule adherence.
Production Supervisor
Avon Automotive UK Ltd.
London
07.2004 - 09.2006
- Utilized lean practices to balance workflow and alleviate redundancy.
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures and unavoidable delays.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Monitored materials use to identify concerns and keep costs low.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (HONS) - Manufacturing Systems Engineering
University of East London
London, United Kingdom 09.2002 - 06.2004
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Dr. S. & S. S. Ghandhy College of Eng & Tech
Surat, India 09.1998 - 09.2001
MBA - Business Analysis
JAGSOM
Distance Learning 09.2021 - Current
Skills
Manufacturing operations
Accomplishments
- Saving of 80cr from CAPEX by process optimization and plant layout optimization
- Established new plant from Greenfield to Production within 1.5 yrs by implementing Lean Concepts
- Reduced Product Costing by 20% by developing local components
- Implemented WMS (Warehouse Management System)
- Introduced Kan-Ban System to improve operations efficiency by 25%
Software
MS Project
Excel
Power Point
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Green belt
Timeline
MBA - Business Analysis
JAGSOM
09.2021 - Current
Manufacturing Operations Specialist
Plasser India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2019 - Current
ISO9001:2015 Internal Auditor
08-2016
Operations Planning Manager
HLE Glasscoat Ltd.
03.2015 - 10.2019
Sr. Engineer - Production Planning & Control
T.D. Williamsons India Ltd.
10.2010 - 03.2015
Lean Six Sigma Green belt
06-2010
Sr. Engineer - Production Planning & Control
Larsen & Toubro Ltd.
06.2006 - 10.2010
Production Supervisor
Avon Automotive UK Ltd.
07.2004 - 09.2006
Bachelor of Engineering (HONS) - Manufacturing Systems Engineering
University of East London
09.2002 - 06.2004
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Dr. S. & S. S. Ghandhy College of Eng & Tech
09.1998 - 09.2001
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