M CHAITANYA
Visakhapatnam
Summary
Ambitious Planning Manager with 13 years leading organizational planning functions in support of overall business strategy and goal achievement. Knowledgeable industry veteran with background analyzing report data, controlling inventory and forecasting. Innovative with history crafting new strategies for planning process and tactics to boost sales.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Asst. Manager - Planning
Larsen & Toubro Defence Engineering IC
Visakhapatnam, AP
07.2020 - Current
- Responsible for construction of complex marine platforms through Planning, scheduling and monitoring projects at all phases
- Performing review of overall Project plan and 3 month look ahead plan, engineering quality plan, engineering deliverables and engineering & procurement schedule
- Worked closely with project managers to create project work scopes and schedules
- Monitored on site activities for adherence to vital milestones and deliverables
- Carrying out site visits to support team in case of any query related to cross-discipline /equipment /material/engineering for uninterrupted erection & commissioning and overhauling activity at site ·
- Finding causes of delays which incur cost overrun and their mitigation measures through Delay Analysis
- Ensuring project's change management system is maintained and it correctly reflects current scope changes, cost forecast and schedule impacts
- Monitoring Budget of project thru ECTC and necessary actions in time, in-case of any mitigation requirements.
- Accompany customer post completion of job & get Work completion certificate signed copy
- Identify Non Value Added Activities, continuous improvements in process and ensure Cycle time and cost reduction in process
- Record lessons learnt during execution stage and propose suitable remedial measures for follow-on projects
- Mentored and supported 7 department employees to create strong workplace culture
Sr. Engineer, Planning
Larsen & Toubro Defence Engineering IC
Visakhapatnam, AP
10.2017 - 07.2020
- Prepare detailed procedures and schedules for installation of Major Equipment (>1MT wt), Pressure testing of tanks, enclosures, Structures installation and seek approval from Dept heads / Customer
- Preparation of Budget & reviewing the same with IS / Dept Head
- Ensure release of Work orders for sub-contractors on time.
- Providing inputs for preparing estimates and L2, and L3 schedules to break complex work processes into simpler one's , using Power BI dashboards for monitoring progress of L3 plans and gathering material requirement
- Identifying critical and noncritical tasks and preventing time-frame problems through Critical Path Analysis
- Recording and analyzing deviations if any against Schedule & budgets, investigate such deviations with the relevant group, and recommending corrective & preventive actions
- Monitored and tracked progress of projects using Gantt charts and project management software
Engineer, Supply Chain Group
Larsen & Toubro Defence Engineering IC
Visakhapatnam, AP
10.2013 - 10.2017
- Prepare Deficient items report as per Monthly Plans and coordinate with both internal and external stake holders for arranging FKs to Production.
- Forecast material requirements inline with OBP - L1 and initiate actions to external stake holders well in advance
- Implemented JIT inventory-management strategy "KANBAN" to maximize availability and decrease waste
- In House Development of Inventory management system which improved operational efficiency
- Supervised 45 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties
- Providing Technical clarifications to external stake holders by studying drawings
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters
- Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance
Jr. Engineer, Planning
L&T Defence Engineering, IC
Visakhapatnam, AP
07.2010 - 10.2013
- Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables
- Prepare work package from Overall build Plan (OBP – L1) with detailed construction and resource allocation strategy in co-ordination with all relevant departments in value chain
- Prepare L2 and L3 schedules and monitor same thru Concerto.
- Study GA drawings & map necessary resource requirements
- Studied corrections from senior engineers to learn and grow professionally
- Consulted with other disciplines and clients to resolve issues effectively
- Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts
Education
Graduation - B Tech
BITS
Hyderabad, TG01.2021
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
SBTET
Visakhapatnam, AP01.2010
S.S.C -
Board Of Secondary Education
Visakhapatnam, AP01.2007
Skills
SOFT SKILLS:
- Auto CAD
- MS Office Suite
- POWER BI
- MS Project
- ERPLN
- PLM
- Concerto
- Primavera P6
- CATIA
Preparation of Work Package scheduling along with resources mapping
Preparation of Procedures, SOPs, KPI of Dept in-line with QMS standards
Budget Preparation
Contingency planning
Accomplishments
- Certified Internal Auditor for QMS (ISO 9001: 2015)
- Implementation of workmen allocation system at site for proper management of critical resources
- In House Development of Inventory management system which improved operational efficiency
- In house development of sub-contractor online billing portal
- Pioneered in a cross functional team and eliminated a possible re work of 1.5Cr
- Implementation of Digital Set up of spools (pipe # End Unions)
- Played role as a team member in two project each of size 7000Cr
- Executed 4 process improvement initiatives for operational excellence (Online subcontractor Billing system, technical query management system, 4D construction project management -SYNCHRO, Full kit data management system)
- Negotiated rate contracts with subcontractors for critical marine vessel construction to the tune of 60Cr
- Commissioning of Project-2 (Underwater Vessel) in 2016
- Launch of Project-3 (Underwater Vessel) in 2018
- Launch of Project-4 (Underwater vessel) in 2021
- Certified Course in Supervisory Development Program (SDP), Lonavala by NMIMS University
Certification
QMS (9001-2015) Qualified Internal auditor
Timeline
Asst. Manager - Planning
Larsen & Toubro Defence Engineering IC
07.2020 - Current
Sr. Engineer, Planning
Larsen & Toubro Defence Engineering IC
10.2017 - 07.2020
Engineer, Supply Chain Group
Larsen & Toubro Defence Engineering IC
10.2013 - 10.2017
Jr. Engineer, Planning
L&T Defence Engineering, IC
07.2010 - 10.2013
Graduation - B Tech
BITS
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
SBTET
S.S.C -
Board Of Secondary Education
QMS (9001-2015) Qualified Internal auditor
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