SAP
JITHU PETER
Operations Manager
COCHIN
Summary
Managing the operations of a company that generates 2000 crores in revenue and is the largest PU footwear manufacturing firm in India. Resourceful Plant Manager directly reporting to Director of the organization adept at improving output, maximizing quality and boosting employee satisfaction with hands-on management style. Recognized as effective business manager and motivational leader. Responsible for New product management , Demand planning ,Capacity Planning & Utilization ,vendor management ,Inventory Management ,Sales & Logistics planning ,Lean implementation , Product Delivery on replenishment mode ,Make to order & export supply ,Authority for Stock verification & correction process, Responsible for Profit & loss statement for unit. Successful manufacturing management career spanning 7 years and executive education on operations management from IIM Calcutta has enhanced skill set in the fields of General management, Strategic Planning, Project management, Operations, Business Communications and HR management. Looking to harness experience of working with a multinational giant in ensuring smooth running of organization through efficient operations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
PLANT MANAGER
WALKAROO INTERNATIONAL PVT LTD
DELHI
04.2022 - Current
- Managed direction and planning for 24 hours plant(one lakh SQFT ) with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
- Responsible for P & L statement and review.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- Created plant policies and procedures for safe and productive operations.
- Maintained quality of product with robust inspections and assessment team.
- Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
- Identified and resolved process and equipment issues to minimize production downtime.
- Implemented useful inventory management and tracking systems to reduce costs and improve operations.
- Established positive relationships with suppliers to obtain timely deliveries of materials and products.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
- Utilized lean manufacturing and six sigma methodologies to improve operations
- Increasing product profitability by value engineering activities
- Facilitated daily Tier 1 Integrated Product Team (IPT) meeting with direct support team, followed by brief effective presentation of daily metrics at Tier 2 meeting held between Factory Managers and Director of Operations.
- Analyze financial information(revenues, expenditures and cash management) to ensure all operations are within budget.
- Identify variances between actual and budgeted financial results at end of each reporting period
- Manage CAPEX portfolio and investment plan for sustenance as well as expansion projects
PRODUCTION MANAGER
WALKAROO INTERNATIONAL PVT LTD
DELHI
09.2018 - 03.2022
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output
- Planned and scheduled customer orders based on materials availability, machine capacity and constraints for production; During tenure helped production increase by 65%
- Analyzing sales plan and variation, then preparing monthly production plan and planning accordingly to achieve more sales than previous month
- Handled customer complaints including physically visiting customer plants and collaborating with team to identify and solve issues thus reducing customer complaints by 35% during tenure
- Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines
- Handled all SAP PP works-BOM, Routing, planning, stock monitoring
- Problem solving using various methods like FMEA, Fish bone analysis, analysis and Lean tools
- Maximized productivity on job by developing and implementing innovative production processes for new and existing products
- Monitoring and evaluating all manufacturing processes for increasing efficiency and reduce cost as much possible
- Team development by continuously evaluating work and reviewing team members and Identify all issues in team and provide continuous support to all members according to operating standards
- Ensure employees full understanding of business needs, auditing compliance, tracking progress towards goals and measuring analytics on P&L and ROI
- Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
- Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
- Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
- Evaluated Production data to plan metrics, make strategic changes towards training and operational standards to drive teams success in established business plan goals
- Implemented quality control system to review products against technical specifications and corporate standards.
- Utilized data analysis tools to identify and resolve production issues.
- Devised and administered cost control initiatives saving 48 lakh per annum
- Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
UNION IRON AND STEEL
ABU DHABI
01.2017 - 04.2018
- Supervising installation and operation of all mechanical equipment's
- Monitor quality and quantity of work done by individuals
- Conduct continuous machine observation during shift, identifying potential safety risks and taking necessary actions to remove hazards
- Complete and maintain accurate, timely documentation and record as required by business
- Manage labor and OT costs to work within financial budgets
- Diagnosed issues, applying quick fixes where possible and submitting reports on more elaborate problems and describing issues extensively
- Maintaining 5s standards of assigned zone
- Coordinating kaizen activities in department
ENGINEERING INTERN
APOLLO TYRES
COCHIN
06.2016 - 12.2016
Education
EXECUTIVE PROGRAM ON OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT -
08.2022 - 09.2023
In this course, we first review the processes and systems that affect the operations of firms. This is achieved through detailed analysis and description of different types of processes in production and service operations. Then, we discuss in detail the operational planning and control systems that enhance the competitiveness of firms. The objective of this course is to develop an understanding of the role of production and operations management in firms’ success.
The course equips managers and practitioners with the concept and practices of Operations Management in services and manufacturing sectors which will help develop an understanding of efficient and effective management of processes, resources and competencies.
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
05.2012 - 05.2016
CGPA 7.07
Skills
Analysis of potential Dangers
Accomplishments
- Best kaizen award for 8 times over a period of 2 years
- Best 5s unit among 13 units in the organization for 2 times in a year.
- Best project of the academic year(2016) from college.
Software
EXCEL
Timeline
IIM - EXECUTIVE PROGRAM ON OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT,
08.2022 - 09.2023
PLANT MANAGER - WALKAROO INTERNATIONAL PVT LTD
04.2022 - Current
PRODUCTION MANAGER - WALKAROO INTERNATIONAL PVT LTD
09.2018 - 03.2022
MECHANICAL ENGINEER - UNION IRON AND STEEL
01.2017 - 04.2018
ENGINEERING INTERN - APOLLO TYRES
06.2016 - 12.2016
SCMS SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING &TECHNOLOGY - BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
05.2012 - 05.2016
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