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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Alagumari Thiraviam

Manager-Production & Planning and Control
Puducherry

Summary

Adept at materials management and fostering interpersonal relationships, significantly enhanced efficiency and reduced waste at Larsen & Toubro, Construction. Leadership in production scheduling and problem-solving abilities led to notable improvements in inventory control and team productivity, aligning closely with key performance goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Production Planning Manager

Larsen & Toubro Construction
Puducherry
10.2023 - Current
  • Improved inventory management practices, resulting in reduced waste and optimized stock levels.
  • Managed a team of planners, providing guidance, mentoring, and support to ensure their professional development and success in meeting departmental goals.
  • Worked closely with operations leaders to implement lean manufacturing principles throughout the facility leading to increased efficiency.

Manager-Plant & Machinery

Larsen & Toubro Construction
Puducherry
12.2021 - 09.2023
  • Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
  • Managed a team of technicians, providing guidance and support for skill development and performance improvement.
  • Increased overall equipment efficiency by conducting thorough assessments of machinery conditions and implementing necessary improvements.
  • Liaisoning with stakeholders towards implementing the energy conservation.

Unit Production Manager

Larsen & Toubro Construction
Pithampur
04.2021 - 11.2021
  • Reduced waste and material costs by optimizing resource allocation and inventory management.
  • Mentored junior staff members on best practices in production management, cultivating a skilled workforce capable of tackling complex challenges head-on.

Planning Manager

Larsen & Toubro Construction
Pithampur
04.2019 - 03.2021
  • Increased team productivity with regular progress monitoring and providing constructive feedback.
  • Championed continuous improvement initiatives within the planning department, identifying opportunities for enhanced performance outcomes.
  • Coordinated closely with operations teams to ensure seamless integration between project planning stages and actual implementation activities.
  • Streamlined workflow processes, reducing redundancies and increasing overall efficiency in the planning department.
  • Checked and controlled inventory levels to identify risks and opportunities.

Planning Manager

Larsen & Toubro Construction
Puducherry
04.2017 - 03.2019
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure projects aligned with company goals and objectives.
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
  • Checked and controlled inventory levels to identify risks and opportunities.
  • Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.

Scheduling Specialist

Larsen & Toubro Construction
Puducherry
03.2010 - 03.2017
  • Mentored junior staff members in scheduling methodologies, fostering a culture of continuous learning within the team.
  • Improved project efficiency by identifying and resolving scheduling conflicts proactively.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop realistic project timelines, incorporating dependencies and milestones.
  • Maintained clear communication channels with stakeholders by providing regular updates on project status and schedule changes.

Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Larsen & Toubro Construction
Puducherry
07.2006 - 02.2010
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Ensured product quality by closely monitoring production processes, conducting regular inspections, and addressing any issues promptly.
  • Coordinated with quality control teams to implement corrective actions in response to internal audits or customer complaints, ensuring continuous improvement of products and processes.
  • Enhanced team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and training to employees on best practices in manufacturing operations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technology

Birla Institute of Technology And Science
Pilani
06.2009 - 06.2012

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Central Polytechnic College
Chennai, India
06.2004 - 06.2006

Skills

Materials Management

Accomplishments

  • Engineered a pioneering methodology to drastically minimize manual errors in steel optimization.
  • Instituted a lot-wise strategy, ensuring timely tower project completion and expedited invoicing.
  • Optimized roll pass longevity by transitioning from EN-9 to SG iron material for the roughing mill stand-2.
  • Achieved an outstanding 98.5% full shape tower completion rate through the lot-wise approach, enhancing payment collections.
  • Implemented stringent process controls, reducing zinc consumption below targeted thresholds.
  • Applied the Theory of Constraints (TOC) to increase throughput from 130 MT to 160 MT in fabrication and streamline material flow.
  • Established a Quantity Requirement Cycle for timely material procurement and seamless operational supply.
  • Enhanced inventory control through stage-wise monitoring, reducing overall inventory to 65 days.
  • Boosted tower erection productivity on-site by implementing panel-wise production, packing, and supply.
  • Surpassed cost reduction targets by integrating Kaizen principles into the production process, enhancing operational efficiency

Timeline

PRIMAVERA P6

01-2024

Production Planning Manager

Larsen & Toubro Construction
10.2023 - Current

Manager-Plant & Machinery

Larsen & Toubro Construction
12.2021 - 09.2023

Unit Production Manager

Larsen & Toubro Construction
04.2021 - 11.2021

Planning Manager

Larsen & Toubro Construction
04.2019 - 03.2021

Planning Manager

Larsen & Toubro Construction
04.2017 - 03.2019

Scheduling Specialist

Larsen & Toubro Construction
03.2010 - 03.2017

Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technology

Birla Institute of Technology And Science
06.2009 - 06.2012

Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Larsen & Toubro Construction
07.2006 - 02.2010

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Central Polytechnic College
06.2004 - 06.2006

Certification

PRIMAVERA P6

Alagumari ThiraviamManager-Production & Planning and Control