Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Area Of Expertise
Present Company Profile
Accomplishments
Projects Handled
Languages
Personal Information
Disclaimer
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ESAKKI RAJA R

Bangalore

Summary

Ambition to work in an organization where the best use of my talent, knowledge, dedication, hard work & sincerity can be made. I am seeking a high-quality work life through challenging assignments, meaningful career growth and opportunities for value addition on Personal & Professional development.

Results-driven Warehouse & Supply Chain Manager with 19+ years of experience in wind turbine blade manufacturing (LM Wind Power). Proven expertise in warehouse operations, inventory optimization, ERP implementation, and cost reduction initiatives. Track record of delivering multi-crore savings, operational excellence, and process transformation through Lean, Kaizen, and digital initiatives. Strong leadership in managing large teams, improving productivity, and driving end-to-end supply chain efficiency.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Manager –Material and resources

LM Wind power Blades (India) Ltd, GE VERNOVA
Bangalore
04.2007 - Current
  • Maintain accurate stock levels (raw materials, spares, finished goods)
  • Monitor inward & outward movement of materials
  • Ensuring FIFO / FEFO practices are followed
  • Conduct regular cycle counts & audits
  • Avoid stock outs and overstock situations
  • Plan and control daily warehouse activities (receiving, storage, dispatch)
  • Ensure proper layout & space utilization
  • Optimize material flow to reduce handling time
  • Maintaining cleanliness and organization (5S implementation)
  • Leading warehouse staff (storekeepers, operators, contract labor)
  • Allocate tasks and monitor productivity
  • Train team on safety and processes
  • Handle attendance, shifts, and performance evaluation
  • Coordinate with transporters and logistics teams
  • Ensure timely dispatch of materials to production –JIT & POU
  • Verify documentation (invoice, e-way bill, packing list)
  • Track shipments and resolve delays
  • Maintain records in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
  • Generate daily/weekly/monthly reports: Stock report, Aging report, GRN/GIN tracking
  • Analyze data to improve efficiency
  • Identify inefficiencies and reduce wastage
  • Implementing Lean / Kaizen practices
  • Introduce automation where possible
  • Ensure workplace safety standards (PPE, fire safety, audits)
  • Follow company and legal compliance
  • Handle hazardous materials safely – storage and disposal
  • Conduct safety drills and inspections
  • Work closely with: Procurement team, Production team, Quality team, Finance team to Ensure smooth supply chain flow
  • Bi-weekly Open PO review with Buyer.
  • Maintaining the DOI
  • Warehouse budgets (CAPEX & OPEX) preparation and monitor monthly spending.

Trainee - PRODUCTION

BPL Automation Division (India) Ltd
Bangalore
05.2006 - 10.2006

Education

B.Tech - Chemical Engineering

Rajasthan Vidyapeeth University
03.2009 - 03.2012

Diploma - Polymer technology

Tamil nadu Poly technical college
Madurai, Tamilnadu
04.2003 - 03.2006

Area Of Expertise

  • Procurement & Inventory Control
  • Vendor/ Supplier Development
  • Production Planning
  • Supply Chain Management
  • ERP system implementation
  • Team Management
  • FRP Blade Production
  • Subcontractor development
  • Warehouse Management

Present Company Profile

LM Wind Power Blades pvt ltd part of GE Vernova business, world leader in Rotor Blade manufacturing for wind turbines.

Accomplishments

  • Cycle Time Reduced from 24 hours to 16 hours in molding 2008.
  • Best employee award for the consistent performer in 2008
  • Best Safety star award for the month of October 2010
  • Impact award received in 2018 for 2 major cost reduction projects
  • Implement new ERP (Microsoft -Axapta) on 2019 with help of Global Team
  • Best performance award received in 2019 for new ERP system implementation.
  • Non-moving items reduction utilization from 3cr to 35 lakhs by Innovative Ideas.
  • Impact award received in 2020 for 2 major cost reduction projects.
  • Best Project award for 2021 on waste elimination
  • Best KAIZEN on Zero packing waste for Core kits 2022
  • GE South Asia Award for best KAIZAN in DM optimization 2023.
  • GE South Asia Award for Maintaining DOI for 14 Day throughout Year 2023
  • CEO Award for reaching the DOI to 11 Day in month of December 2023.
  • Best Project award for 2023 on Raw Material consumption reduction.
  • Best project award for 2024 on Foam & Balsa consumption reduction.
  • Best kaizen award for 2025 for JIT delivery to POU.

Projects Handled

  • 2008, Worked on Defect Elimination (in TE glue void) in molding section at LM Wind Power India Private Limited., 7, Brain Storming, Cause & Effect Diagram
  • 2009, Defect Reduction in Molding section At LM Wind Power India Private Limited., 5, Brain Storming, Cause & Effect Diagram
  • 2018, Critical item localization project at LM Wind Power India Private Limited. Product developed locally and saving around 1cr per annum.
  • 2022, Zero packing waste on core kit packing. 117 Ton carton scrap and 3cr cost spent eliminated by designing Trolly for carrying Finished Goods from supplier.
  • 2023, Foam and Balsa Waste reduction project. Achieved 3.5 Cr annual saving by doing Core kit Process improvement and Nesting Optimization at Sub contractor location.
  • 2024, HRO elimination. Successfully completed Diesel Forklift elimination project for warehouse operation.
  • 2025, Kitting cycle time and ergo risk reduction. 100+ Safety and process improvement project completed for the year. Achieved 50% Forklift usage reduction for material unloading operation.
  • 2026, Digital DMS. Digitalized Daily management system for reviewing the warehouse operation through live system data following SQDC principle.

Languages

  • English
  • Kannada
  • Tamil

Personal Information

  • Current CTC: 23 LPA
  • Date of Birth: 05/10/1987
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Current Location: Bangalore

Disclaimer

I declare above statements as truth.

Timeline

B.Tech - Chemical Engineering

Rajasthan Vidyapeeth University
03.2009 - 03.2012

Manager –Material and resources

LM Wind power Blades (India) Ltd, GE VERNOVA
04.2007 - Current

Trainee - PRODUCTION

BPL Automation Division (India) Ltd
05.2006 - 10.2006

Diploma - Polymer technology

Tamil nadu Poly technical college
04.2003 - 03.2006
ESAKKI RAJA R