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Firoz Attar

Assembly Shop Head
Pune
Firoz Attar

Summary

Experienced Manufacturing Professional with 26+ years in optimizing production, ensuring quality compliance, and implementing cost-effective measures. Adept at personnel management, budget oversight, and continuous improvement initiatives. Proven track record of aligning production with customer requirements and delivering strategic plans for efficient operations. Committed to achieving PQCDSM targets and driving quality improvements.

Overview

17
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
4
Certifications
2
Languages

Work History

Fiat India Automobiles PVT Limited

Shop Head : Assembly
09.2012 - Current

Job overview

Responsibilities:

  • Operational Management: Oversee vehicle assembly operations, coordinating with departments to meet production targets.
  • Team Leadership: Lead and manage assembly line staff, ensuring high performance and morale.
  • Production Planning: Develop schedules and allocate resources to meet production goals and customer demands.
  • Quality Control: Implement measures to ensure vehicles meet quality standards and specifications.
  • Process Improvement: Identify and implement efficiency gains within the assembly line.
  • Safety Compliance: Enforce safety protocols and promote a culture of safety awareness.
  • Supplier Management: Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of parts and components.
  • Performance Monitoring: Track key metrics and prepare reports for management.

Mahindra Vehicle Manufacturing Limited

Head of Production
08.2011 - 09.2012

Job overview

  • Operations Management: Direct all aspects of vehicle assembly operations to ensure efficient production processes.
  • Team Leadership: Lead and motivate assembly line teams to achieve production targets and quality standards.
  • Production Planning: Develop production schedules and resource allocation strategies to meet customer demand.
  • Quality Assurance: Implement rigorous quality control measures to ensure vehicles meet or exceed standards.
  • Process Improvement: Identify and implement initiatives to optimize assembly workflows and reduce waste.
  • Safety Compliance: Enforce safety protocols and regulatory compliance to maintain a safe working environment.
  • Supplier Coordination: Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of components and materials.
  • Performance Monitoring: Track key performance indicators to assess production efficiency and address issues promptly.

General Motors

Shift Leader
04.2010 - 08.2011

Job overview

  • Team Supervision: Lead a team of production workers during assigned shifts, ensuring adherence to production schedules and quality standards.
  • Workflow Coordination: Coordinate assembly line activities, assigning tasks and ensuring efficient workflow to meet production targets.
  • Training and Development: Provide training and guidance to production team members, fostering skill development and ensuring competency in assigned tasks.
  • Quality Control: Conduct regular inspections and quality checks to maintain product quality and identify any defects or issues for immediate resolution.
  • Safety Compliance: Enforce safety protocols and procedures to create a safe working environment, conducting safety briefings and addressing any safety concerns promptly.
  • Communication: Facilitate communication between team members and management, relaying production updates, issues, and suggestions for improvement.
  • Problem Solving: Address production challenges and resolve any issues that arise during the shift, implementing corrective actions as needed to minimize downtime and maintain productivity.
  • Documentation: Maintain accurate records of production activities, including shift reports, quality control documentation, and any incidents or accidents that occur during the shift

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd

Senior Production Manager
01.2007 - 03.2010

Job overview

  • Strategic Planning: Develop production strategies aligned with goals.
  • Team Leadership: Manage teams for high performance.
  • Production Optimization: Streamline processes for efficiency.
  • Quality Assurance: Maintain product quality and satisfaction.
  • Resource Management: Allocate resources effectively.
  • Continuous Improvement: Enhance productivity initiatives.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate for smooth operations.
  • Performance Monitoring: Track key metrics for assessment.
  • Risk Management: Identify and mitigate production risks.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure safety standards compliance.

Education

Amrutvahini College of Engineering
Pune University

Bachelor of Engineering from Mechanical Engineering
06.1993 - 05.1996

M H Saboo Siddique Polytechnic
Mumbai

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Mechanical Engineering
06.1991 - 05.1993

Holy Family Convent High School
Igatpuri

Secondary School Certificate from SSC
04.2001

Skills

    Production line management

Root Cause Analysis

Strong leadership abilities

Data-driven

Operations management

Continuous improvements

Training skills

Supply Chain Management

Timely safety audits

Quality assurance

Production planning

Strategic planning

Software

SAP

Microsoft Office

Google sheets and google slide

Accomplishments

  • Introduction of Electric vehicle assembly process.
  • Introduction green field projects like Jeep Compass /Meridian and Tata models like nexon,Zest and Altros.
  • Implemented lean principles, boosting assembly line efficiency by 15%.
  • Long term contracts, realizing 20% reduction in production expenses.
  • Variable Pay scheme introduction in LTS.
  • Achieved ISO certification for quality management in the assembly shop.
  • Attained safety excellence with 33% reduction in workplace accidents.
  • Reduced employee turnover by 17% through training and development initiatives.
  • Spearheaded process innovations, integrating new technologies for efficiency.
  • Received positive customer feedback for delivering high-quality products on time.

Certification

MOST

Interests

Reading

Photography

Net Surfing

Timeline

World class Manufacturing

02-2014

Shop Head : Assembly

Fiat India Automobiles PVT Limited
09.2012 - Current

Head of Production

Mahindra Vehicle Manufacturing Limited
08.2011 - 09.2012

Value Stream Mapping

02-2011

Shift Leader

General Motors
04.2010 - 08.2011

TPM

04-2010

MOST

07-2007

Senior Production Manager

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd
01.2007 - 03.2010

Holy Family Convent High School

Secondary School Certificate from SSC
04.2001

Amrutvahini College of Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering from Mechanical Engineering
06.1993 - 05.1996

M H Saboo Siddique Polytechnic

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Mechanical Engineering
06.1991 - 05.1993
Firoz AttarAssembly Shop Head