Himanshu Desai
HEAD OF OPERATIONS
MUMBAI
Summary
Performance-driven Associate Vice President with 26 years of experience aligning systems with business requirements, policies and regulatory requirements. Passionate about applying excellent organization and communication skills to manage and lead teams. Results-oriented individual well-versed in interfacing and consulting on business processes to drive results based on sound overall business judgment.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
AVP - MFG. & OPERATIONS
PAGE IND. LTD. ( JOCKEY )
BANGALORE
06.2017 - Current
- Handling WOMENS and JUNIORS ( Lingerie, intimate apparel and Outerwear ) business of Rs. 930 Crores as Head - Mfg. and Operations.
- Build Performance based Culture by driving efficiencies across Operations with 3700 Sewing Machines , Accessories Mfg. - Elastic and Hook and Eye , Centralized Finishing and Distribution Facility Located at Hassan.
- Identified opportunities to improve business processes and productivity.
- Demonstrated proficient Leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent team.
- Achieved many accolades like WRAP , 5'S , 5STAR SAFETY AWARDS , Best Compliance rating , NABL accreditation for RM Testing Laboratory , IGBC Green building certification etc
- Ensuring Optimization of every resources to achieve EBITDA of every style.
- Clarified roles, responsibilities and expectations of staff.
- Resolved issues and recommended actions based on production and compliance reports.
- Increased workflow by analyzing data and maximizing opportunities for improved productivity across several areas.
GENERAL MANAGER ( SCM )
J G HOSIERY PVT. LTD. ( AMUL and ZOIRO )
Tiruppur
06.2015 - 06.2017
- Developed End to En supply chain through developing 286 nos. of Vendor base for contract Manufacturing.
- Large Volume handled - 2.5 Million Garments per Week.
- Developed Own Facility for Fabric Finishing , Storage , Central Cutting , Distributing and receiving the aobe mentioned volume of garments and distribution to Pan India warehouses.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Successfully developed Agile sewing facility to manufacture small Lots as per market requirements.
G. M. - Operations
K G INTIMATEWEAR PVT LTD.
RAJKOT
07.2013 - 05.2015
- One of the Largest Intimatewear facility of 350 Machines in Western India.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Developed Vendor base for premium brands such of RAYMOND , BENETTON, JOCKEY , FOTL etc.
HEAD - SCM
RAYMOND APPAREL LTD.
THANE
05.2007 - 06.2013
- Design , Sourcing and Inventory Management of all accessories including mens innerwear for 2 brands - PARK AVENUE and PARX.
- Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes.
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing and logistics.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
PROJECT MANAGER
MAXWELL APPAREL LTD. ( VIP Group )
MUMBAI
04.2004 - 05.2007
- Developed and initiated project of Manufacturing and distribution of Mens and Women's intimate apparel Unit having 500 Machines , Cutting , FG Storage and distribution set up near Mumbai at Umbergaon.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Recruited and Trained Manpower to achieve 1 Lac Garments per Day.
- Maintained relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
FACTORY MANAGER
KRISHNA GROUP
MUMBAI
09.1998 - 05.2003
- Communicated factory operational needs, objectives and performance standards with senior management and earned full upper management support.
- Delivered factory-level communications and tactical direction and drove achievement of quality, delivery, productivity and financial performance goals and objectives.
- Spearheaded product and process quality initiatives with full compliance to internal, industry and customer quality standards.
- Analyzed financial reports, assessed factory productivity and devised plans of action to build productive plant operations.
FACTORY MANAGER
HYBO HINDUSTAN ( VIP Group )
mumbai
03.1990 - 08.1998
- Started career as CUTTING DEPT. SUPERVISOR and rose to FACTORY MANAGER in 3 Years.
- Analyzed financial reports, assessed factory productivity and devised plans of action to build productive plant operations.
- Orchestrated and maintained vibrant continuous improvement and lean manufacturing culture within factory.
- Got ISO 9002 certification first in india in Innerwear industry.
Education
MBA - SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
MUMBAI UNIVERSITY
MUMBAI 06.2006 - 06.2008
DIPLOMA ENGINEERING - MECHANICAL PRODUCTION
FR. AGNEL TECHNICAL COLLEGE
MUMBAI 06.1985 - 06.1989
Skills
MANAGING MANUFACTURING FACILITY
RESOURCE OPTIMISATION
TEAM MOTIVATION
KAIZEN and 5'S JAPANESE PHILOSOPHY
Timeline
AVP - MFG. & OPERATIONS
PAGE IND. LTD. ( JOCKEY )
06.2017 - Current
GENERAL MANAGER ( SCM )
J G HOSIERY PVT. LTD. ( AMUL and ZOIRO )
06.2015 - 06.2017
G. M. - Operations
K G INTIMATEWEAR PVT LTD.
07.2013 - 05.2015
HEAD - SCM
RAYMOND APPAREL LTD.
05.2007 - 06.2013
MBA - SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
MUMBAI UNIVERSITY
06.2006 - 06.2008
PROJECT MANAGER
MAXWELL APPAREL LTD. ( VIP Group )
04.2004 - 05.2007
FACTORY MANAGER
KRISHNA GROUP
09.1998 - 05.2003
FACTORY MANAGER
HYBO HINDUSTAN ( VIP Group )
03.1990 - 08.1998
DIPLOMA ENGINEERING - MECHANICAL PRODUCTION
FR. AGNEL TECHNICAL COLLEGE
06.1985 - 06.1989