Laxmikant Lalge
Summary
Hands-on Regional Operations Manager with exceptional gifts in budgetary and cost control. Adaptable and versatile to oversee multiple locations. Exceptionally skilled at motivating location managers to perform duties and achieve highest potential. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Manager of Operations
CPM India Sales & Marketing PVT LTD
2023.08 - Current
- Developed processes to save on costs and prevent losses.
- Enhanced regional branch performance by implementing proven management processes to increase revenue.
- Traveled to over [2-3] locations per week to manage each store and perform reviews of individual managers and employees.
- Led weekly meetings with regional staff to review progress, address challenges and drive timely task completion.
- Devised and executed training plans for new and existing staff to support competency and compliance.
- Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Monitored and analyzed performance data, identifying areas of improvement and developing corrective action plans.
- Built and maintained relationships with local vendors, suppliers and partners to maximize supply chain management.
- Spearheaded operational procedures and processes to improve efficiency and optimize operations.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
- Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
Cluster Manager/Supervisor of Operations
CPM India Sales & Marketing PVT LTD
2016.09 - 2023.08
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Measuring Share of shelf on daily basis to maintain the company's market share in store.
- Maintain the main focus pack display as per given by HO.
- Reports (Attendance, Daily sale report, weekly sale report, monthly sale report, annual sale report)
- Making data of daily attendance of promoters and merchandisers and reporting to my management.
Supervisor of Operations & Feald
Hindustan Feald Services PVT LTD
2014.02 - 2016.08
- Enhanced operational performance and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices.
- Encouraged and promoted ideas aligned to business needs and benefits.
- Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.
- Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
- Compiled training materials for new employees and tracked skill development.
- Analyzed department metrics and performance and reported findings to management.
- Kept high average of performance evaluations.
- Coordinated individual duties after careful evaluation of each employee's skill level and knowledge.
- Built highly-efficient administrative team through ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
- Organized spaces, materials and catering support for internal and client-focused meetings.
- Manage Our KPIS Market Share SOS/Assortment/Asset /Paid Alignment Asset/Focus Priority Category Plan etc
Product Consultant
Hindustan Unilever LTD
2006.05 - 2013.01
- Assisted customers with product needs and introduced new store offerings.
- Demonstrated products to help customers try out offerings before making purchases.
- Compiled and analyzed customer data and reports to prepare for on-site engagements.
- Attended trainings and workshops to learn about new products and then shared this information with customers.
- Worked directly with stakeholders and customers to understand competitive landscape.
- Helped identify product gaps and opportunities to improve product position in market.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.
Education
B Com -
YCMOU( Yeshwantrao Chouhan MH Open University)
Mumbai01.2014
Skills
- Budget knowledge
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Report writing experience
- Performance tracking proficiency
- Effective leader
- Recruitment
- Coaching and mentoring
- Relationship building
- Staff training/development
- Client account management
- Employee scheduling
- Employee reviews
- Business Development
computer Work
Maximum Work on Data Analysis & Excel work
Languages
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
English
Beginner (A1)
Marathi
Intermediate (B1)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Area Manager of Operations
CPM India Sales & Marketing PVT LTD
2023.08 - Current
Cluster Manager/Supervisor of Operations
CPM India Sales & Marketing PVT LTD
2016.09 - 2023.08
Supervisor of Operations & Feald
Hindustan Feald Services PVT LTD
2014.02 - 2016.08
Product Consultant
Hindustan Unilever LTD
2006.05 - 2013.01
B Com -
YCMOU( Yeshwantrao Chouhan MH Open University)
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