Arun G
Pune
Summary
Results-driven supply chain professional with 15 years of experience in planning, domestic and international logistics, and factory management. Expertise in change management, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and sustainability initiatives. Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and optimizing operational efficiency. Certified in APICS CSCP and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and process enhancement. Passionate about driving innovation and fostering a culture of excellence in supply chain operations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional contract manufacturing manager IMEA
Ecolab Inc.
Pune
04.2024 - Current
- Map and create master file for 44 tollers in IMEA region and identify the gaps in the existing process
- Set up processed and guidelines for toller selection, evaluation, onboarding, operations management and exit
- Ideate and create a digital platform for toller management
- Partner with business and enable growth through reach, service and cost advantage via strategic development of toller footprint
Planning and Logistics Manager
Ecolab Inc
Pune
02.2021 - 04.2024
- Led the country's planning and Logistics function (- Order to Delivery) to support the company's 20%
- CAGR growth, synchronizing operations across 2 factories, 6 tollers, and 8 warehouses, managing portfolio of 1600+ SKUs
- Spearheaded risk management initiatives in the essential service industry, utilizing a global supply chain network to mitigate disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic and shipping industry disruptions, ensuring timely delivery of customer demand
- Developed SC Roadmap-2027 in consultation with business leaders and functional verticals, Including SC-Finance, Regulatory Affairs, HR & IR, and R&D, to align projects for top and bottom line targets
- Implemented an inventory management system, achieving a 12% improvement in service levels and a 26% reduction in inventory
- Redesigned the supply chain footprint and optimized nodal inventories, resulting in a 17% reduction in warehousing costs
- Developed and implemented a dollarized Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) Process with business, Finance and SC Planning, leading to optimized supply network operations and delivering 10% operational savings YoY during high inflation
- Digitized, order and freight forwarding/Customs clearance (FF/CC) visibility platform, providing real-time visibility into EXIM operations and automated alerts for shipment delays or critical events
- Mentored and managed team members remotely across the IMEA region through a 'Leadership Development Program', championing talent development
Factory Manager
Ecolab Inc.
08.2018 - 02.2021
- Implemented TPM principles to enhance Safety, Sustainability, Quality, and Productivity, incorporating best practices through coaching and performance management
- Quadrupled plant output from 200tons to 800tons/month through RCCP- Debottlenecking approach
- Transformed plant cost structure from $280/ton to $95/ton by driving FI and CI projects
- Solved critical regulatory compliance issue by gap analysis and expedited execution to meet the requirements of PCB authorities
- Achieved a 10% YoY reduction in energy and water consumption implementing targeted projects
- Led Digital factory initiatives including E-defect tags, Smart Power BI dashboard, and E-QMS
- Trained and conducted Loss analysis, identified 11 FI projects, transforming the plant cost structure from $280/ton to $95/ton
- Improved machine OEE from 55% to 85% through multiple Kaizen and design improvements
- Conducted quality and performance audit of3 tollers to meet the required standards of safety, quality, and compliance
Assistant Manager of Operations
ITC Ltd
07.2014 - 08.2018
- Managed daily operations, delegating tasks appropriately to ensure smooth functioning of the manufacturing facility.
- Headed team of training and implementation of cGMPpractices as a strategic initiative for US exports
- Directed a 6-sigma project linking 96 parameters across 9 stations that improved Quality metric from 87% to 93%
- ~23%+ throughput improvement through a pilot project in Industry 4.0- a Digital platform to connect Shop floor to Top floor for Quality control module (Automatic rejection &/or machine stop) and break down & CAPA
- From a baseline 45%, achieved 100% shop floor participation in Safety BBSO/NM/Unsafe act reporting and identifying kaizen to address the risks at the bottom of Safety Pyramid
- Designed and conducted cross factory competition for volume ramp up and efficiency improvement to meet year end sales demand
- Managed regulatory compliance, load distribution and effective utilization and upkeep of renewable energy - wind – 22MW installations, in the state of Maharashtra, India
- Mentored Water balancing and energy audit for the factory to identify saving projects and waste elimination leading to “Best Sustainability Initiative-2016” award
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
MRF Tyres Pvt.Ltd
05.2010 - 08.2011
- Shift in charge for preventive and breakdown maintenance of rotary and static equipment to maximize machine availability within strict departmental budget
- Classification of breakdowns into shot stops, long stops and breakdowns and maintaining CAPA and design change systems to improve machine OEE
- Leveraging CILT in AM pillar to reduce shortstops and deploying center-lining to run to standard
- Performing in high pressure high stakes environment
- Driving design change Kaizen and low cost automations for ease of operation
- Elimination of HTI/HTA and SOC for elimination of forced deterioration
Site Engineer
Reliance Industries Limited, RIL
09.2007 - 02.2010
- Responsible for execution of Process piping erection and commissioning in 4 hydrogen units in Jamnagar refinery meeting safety, quality and target timelines
- Plan execute and audit process and utility piping fabrication, erection and commissioning
- Pre-commissioning Site Safety audits executions and audit point closure
- Documentation of design changes and site modifications
Education
Master of Business Administration - Operations Management
IIT Madras + EBS University
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical
SAINTGITS College of Engineering Mahatma University
2007
Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Data driven decision making
- Risk evaluation and mitigation
- Gross Margin Improvement
- Business partnership
- People leadership
- Change management
- TPM Lean Six Sigma
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
Certification
APICS CSCP
ISO 9001 Internal Auditor
TPM Facilitator- JIPM
Lean Six Sigma Advanced Green Belt
Timeline
Regional contract manufacturing manager IMEA
Ecolab Inc.
04.2024 - Current
Planning and Logistics Manager
Ecolab Inc
02.2021 - 04.2024
Factory Manager
Ecolab Inc.
08.2018 - 02.2021
Assistant Manager of Operations
ITC Ltd
07.2014 - 08.2018
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
MRF Tyres Pvt.Ltd
05.2010 - 08.2011
Site Engineer
Reliance Industries Limited, RIL
09.2007 - 02.2010
Master of Business Administration - Operations Management
IIT Madras + EBS University
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical
SAINTGITS College of Engineering Mahatma University
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