HIRAK H RAVAL

A Strategic Leader known for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in leadership, operational strategy, and financial management. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and adaptability to drive team success and achieve organizational goals. Business Excellence Master Black Belt with nearly 16 years of experience in Supply Chain, Operational Excellence, Factory Management including maintenance & manufacturing functions with innovative manufacturing solution and 40% diverse skill management, greenfield projects and operations; minimizing performance bottlenecks for high productivity by ensuring safety, product quality, customer satisfaction, timely delivery, costs and environment Rich experience in driving strategic initiatives, budgeting, Strategy lean Supply chain integration, implementing digital initiatives to improve productivity and driving complex business problems. Defined & structured processes control plans for ensuring smooth workflow and achievement of production targets & performance parameters; managed quality control by ensuring adherence to Quality systems, USFDA regulatory affairs, TPM, HACCP and Lean Six Sigma methods, WCM programs and quality requirements. Excellent track record of setting-up of plants from scratch and turning around performance of underperforming production units into high performing units by devising suitable strategies Proven skills in managing technically advanced, cost-efficient and state-of-the-art manufacturing systems Expertise in developing techniques for maximizing utilization of manpower / machinery and enhancing productivity Delivered competitive advantage by enhancing operational effectiveness of plants, maximizing plant profits, driving process transformations & cost savings, uncovering underlying issues at plant level and reducing wastage A strategist & implementer with recognized skills in spearheading business with an aim to accomplish corporate plans & goals, thereby ensuring top & bottom line profitability of the unit.

• Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt
• Business Excellence Master Blackbelt
• Black Belt Operational Excellence Associate
• Certified Energy Auditor
• Advanced Digital Transformation from Indian Institute of management- Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad

Date of Birth: 01/15/87

English, Hindi & Gujarati

• Operational Excellence initiatives:
• Leading Vertical Start up of HCCB Sanand Unit - Implementation of Early equipment Management pillar of TPM, Involved in Green field project from Recruitment of diverse workforce(~40% diversity), Training , Equipment selection, Installation & Operational Qualifications , Successful ramp up of plant to achieve 90% efficiency from Day-1.
• Reduction in Finished goods loss (~50M) across supply chain in GMR Zone through DMAIC at HCCB- "Project of the Year" in 2018 at HCCB
• Implementation of "Manager Model Line" at Zydus Life sciences in 2022 for all USFDA Plants- JH Pillar implementation, Reduction in Deviations and OOS/OOT by 20% due to successful implementation
• Establishing Capability Building function in 2023 at Zydus- Managing 15+ Black belt projects & 40+ Green belt projects. Mentoring as Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt to 3 Blackbelt & 4 Green belt team members
• Digitization projects:
• Execution Lead for "Digital Sanand" Plant at HCCB in 2018- Worked closely with IBM team for implementation of digital transformation for HCCB Sanand plant for Production & Maintenance Module.
• Implementation of "Digital Light House" Program for 4 Plants which includes Digital Work allotment Tools, Digital OEE measurement tools, eBMR- electronic Batch manufacturing records, Quality management System, Production Planning tools.
• Lean Manufacturing or Project Management related initiatives:
• Implementation of "Compliance Enhancement Program"- Program design and Setting up Project management office across INTAS 4 flagship sites for all regulatory commitments & CAPA execution.
• Implementation of "Manufacturing Excellence" Program - Majorly focuses on Value stream Mapping to identify lean losses , Yield improvement projects, Changeover time reductions, Product Value enhancement

• Won "Employee of the Year-2018" at Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt. Limited
• Won Platinum Award for consecutive two years from CII for representing Best Kaizen for Zydus Lifesciences Limited
• Won IMEA platinum Award for Zydus Life Sciences, Goa Factory in 2023
• Certificate of Appreciation for establishing and developing "Compliance Enhancement Program" at Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited in 2024