Senior Manager with over 23 years of experience. Hands-on experience of Project, Program & Portfolio Management. Expertise lies in a strong technical background, full life cycle project leadership and business relationship management (upsell & cross-sell technology ). Able to merge customer and user needs with business requirements, budgetary restrictions and logistical considerations to meet deliverables.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager, Engineering
BDK Valve Private Limited
Hubballi
09.2021 - Current
Managed a team of 10+ employees by providing guidance, setting goals and objectives, delegating tasks, and monitoring performance.
Coordinated with internal departments to ensure successful execution of projects according to timeline and budget constraints.
Directed cross-functional teams in developing innovative solutions to complex problems.
Conducted regular performance appraisals for direct reports to provide feedback on their work performance.
Collaborated with external vendors to negotiate contracts that met company requirements while minimizing costs.
Implemented new technologies such as ERP systems or CRM tools to streamline business processes.
Represented the organization at conferences or trade shows as an expert speaker on relevant topics.
Coordinated with marketing to develop branding and promotional strategies.
Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
Manager - Engineering
Weir BDK Valves / Trillium Flow Technologies
Hubballi
10.2010 - 08.2021
Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
Working collaboratively with engineering team of Weir Valves & Controls USA, on Technology transfer of Tricentric Butterfly Valves & Engineering support to develop & manufacture these valves in India at Weir BDK Valves.
Initiated new projects that resulted in increased productivity across all departments.
Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance.
Resolved customer complaints and issues promptly, maintaining a positive brand image.
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Training and supporting the Engineering users in creation of the Item Codes, Product Structure (BOM) for ERP and troubleshooting for smooth functioning of Business System.
Technical discussions with customers & technical support to Weir BDK marketing / sales team.
Internal customer support on technical issues for Operations, QA & SCM functions.
Co-ordination with Operations, SCM and QA departments for NPD and product quality improvement.
Conducting the Internal Quality Audits for different departments in the organisation.
Training the cross function people on product knowledge.
Technical documents & Product Broachers.
Team Performance appraisal.
Preparation of Engineering Budget
Procurement of Design tools, that includes getting quotations from vendors, CAPEX approval, participating in Price Negotiation & finalisation along with HOD, Making POs, receiving the tools and installation of the same.
Assistant Manager - Design & Development
BDK Engineering Industries
Hubballi
10.2005 - 10.2010
Leading a team of Engineers, this is involved in Designing of Butterfly, Plug & Diaphragm valves, Preparation of BOMs & GADs.
Reviewing & approving the design calculations such as shell thickness, stem diameters, valve torque etc.
Reviewing and approving the final design output i.e., Product Assembly, Part Drawings, Bill of Materials, GA drawings & Technical Specifications.
Selection & fitment of valve actuators & other accessories for valve automation.
Internal customer support on technical issues for Operations, QA & SCM functions.
Co-ordination with Operations, SCM and QA departments for NPD and product quality improvement.
Conducting the Internal Quality Audits for different departments in the organisation.
Engineer
Laxmi Udyog
Pune
04.2000 - 08.2005
Creating the 3D models & 2D drawings of various components using Auto CAD.
Design & Development of Jigs / Fixtures at in-house & also at vendor side.
Process Costing & Process Planning.
Preparation Process Chart.
Development of components at in-house & also at vendor side.
Customer Support.
Trainee Engineer
Super Engineering
Pune
10.1998 - 03.2000
Preparation of process drawings of various components using Auto CAD.
Stage Inspections of materials (Receipt, Process and Final).
Equipment Control (Arranging Gauge & Instrument Calibration)
Corrective & Preventive Actions for Customer complaints.
reparation of Sample Inspection Reports & P.D.I. Reports.
Field Engineer/Sales Engineer at Trinidad Valve and Fitting Company Limited (TRINVALCO)Field Engineer/Sales Engineer at Trinidad Valve and Fitting Company Limited (TRINVALCO)