Maintained well-controlled business inventory with minimal losses by enforcing solid monitoring and management structures
Engaged team members and improved performance by delivering daily updates and conducting daily meetings to obtain feedback and convey new policies
Mentored and motivated team members to efficiently achieve challenging business goals
Managed production team schedule with eye for coverage needs and individual strengths
Enforced quality assurance protocols to deliver ideal customer experiences
Performed pricing and estimates based on customer needs and requirements
Handled cash accurately and prepared deposits
Controlled spending on overhead and equipment by devising and executing cost-management procedures
Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations
Motivated, trained and disciplined employees to maximize performance
Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies for accuracy
Oversaw computer database and physical filing systems
Completed inventory purchases and oversaw restocking
Taught employees how to collaborate on daily job tasks and achieve service targets
Generated operational reports for management on monthly schedule
Evaluated inspection reports and service tickets and prepared repair invoices
Coordinated with Managing Director in different operational issues and promotional activities
Wrote and shared daily plan and sales analysis reports to help senior leadership make effective business decisions and plans
Monitored employee productivity and optimized procedures to reduce costs
Educated staff on strategies for handling difficult customers and challenging situations
Supervised end-to-end stock management, including examining incoming inventory, merchandising shelves and preventing shrinkage
Assigned jobs to individual employees by considering factors such as previous training, current abilities and general knowledge
Set and updated weekly work schedules to meet coverage demands by considering factors like expected customer levels, planned promotions and individual employee strengths
Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests
Assisted customers with locating and choosing merchandise in any store department
Kept orderly and accurate accounting records by monitoring sales documentation
Effectively allocated tasks during high-traffic times to keep operations running smoothly and employees focused
Researched issues to obtain appropriate answers to customer inquiries
Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics and scheduling factors
Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders
Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste
Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations
Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts
Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery
Worked with clients to resolve claim issues quickly and efficiently
Adjusted procedures as needed to maximize department effectiveness
Authorized purchase orders and consumables through Tally, Oracle & SAP
Contacted location managers and department supervisors to assess requirements
Received inbound phone calls from store managers and facility management associates, creating work orders and purchase orders to replace faulty or unsafe equipment or conditions
Improved inspection policies to increase quality of raw materials and finished goods
Generated weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly reports on purchasing operations
Wrote standard operating procedures for department
Organized receipts, purchases and documentation of finished goods, packaging, materials and ingredients
Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability
Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets and maintained permanent records
Progressed through various purchasing, warehousing and leadership roles
Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders
Maintained and repaired facilities, equipment and tools to achieve operational readiness, safety and cleanliness
Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time
Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications
Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
Received and processed stock into inventory management system.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
PREMIER INDUSTRIES
CHENNAI
05.2011 - Current
Results-driven and dedicated with wide-ranging experience planning and leading operations involving small- to medium-sized manufacturing environments.
With twelve years of experience overseeing daily Premier Industries operations
Decisive planner and analytical problem solver with skill in managing teams to meet stringent objectives
Personable and collaborative demeanor demonstrated through effective communication and willingness to apply team feedback to resolve challenges
Planned and prepared work schedules for employees to assign employees to specific duties.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
COIMBATORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
COIMBATORE
05.2010
Skills
Production Scheduling
Schedule Management
Production Planning
ISO Compliance
Safety Management
Cost Control
Regulatory Compliance
Performance Improvements
Project Coordination
Environmental Sustainability
Continuous Improvement
Facilities Maintenance
Logistics Coordination
Compliance Understanding
Employee Training and Development
Scheduling
Cost Reporting
Cost Controls
Six Sigma Understanding
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Hindi
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Plant Manager
PREMIER INDUSTRIES
05.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies