Praful Rathod
Surat
Summary
Dynamic Mechanical Maintenance Manager with extensive experience at AM/NS India Pvt. Ltd., excelling in preventive maintenance and team leadership. Proven track record in optimizing equipment reliability and reducing downtime through strategic planning and effective workforce management. Adept at SAP and fostering cross-functional collaboration to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager – Section In charge, Mechanical Maintenance
AM/NS India Pvt. Ltd.
Hazira
07.2010 - Current
- Erection and commissioning of equipment.
- Performed maintenance on compressors, tray conveyors, belt conveyors, exciter screens, ID/FD fans, gearboxes, hoists, EOT cranes, pumps to ensure operational reliability.
- Alignments of rotating and static equipment.
- Planning and implementing preventive maintenance schedules for various mechanical equipment to increase lifetime and reliability.
- Planning and execution of breakdown and shutdown jobs.
- Strategizing techniques for maximum utilization of manpower and machinery.
- Spare planning of all equipment in SAP, creating PM work orders, inspection orders, shutdown revisions, and preparing shutdown PM job lists.
- Analyzed maintenance delays and implemented solutions to enhance response time.
- Refurbishment of old equipment like tray conveyors, vibratory screens, pallet cars, cooler cars, star breakers, gearboxes, etc.
- Prioritizing erection and fabrication work.
- Monitoring work based on contract and project scope.
- Monitoring and coordinating all project activities as per maintenance requirements.
- Facilitated CAPA, PSM, QC projects, and FMEA assessments to ensure compliance.
- Coordinated 5-S initiatives to improve workplace organization and efficiency.
- PSM , WCM , FPS (Work at height)
- Coached, mentored, and trained team members, fostering skill development and enhancing job performance.
- Establishing processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
- Conducting performance reviews for team members.
- Conducting regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Assessing team members' skillsets and assigning tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
- Managing inventory levels to meet demand without overstocking, reducing waste.
- Allocated tasks to team members according to their strengths to improve overall efficiency.
- Negotiating contracts and agreements with vendors and suppliers to reduce costs.
- Coordinating cross-departmental projects to ensure timely and successful completion.
- Developing and implementing strategic plans to achieve company objectives.
- Providing leadership, insight, and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- AM/NS is a fully integrated flat carbon steel manufacturer from iron ore to ready-to-market products with a current capacity of 10 million tons per annum (MTPA). It has aggressive expansion plans in India, as well as Asia and the Americas.
Education
B.Tech - Computer Science and Engineering
Parul University
Baroda04.2026
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
KARAD Polytechnic
Silvassa07-2010
Higher Secondary Education -
P.G Junior College
Bordi01-2007
Primary School Education -
Shah J.S School
Khattalwada01-2005
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Condition monitoring
- SAP management
- IMS Documentation
- Internal Audits
- Documentation
- Data analysis
- Shift scheduling
- Workforce solutions
- Performance management
- Decisive leadership
- Team leadership
- Safety procedures
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Time management
- Team building
- Preventive care
- Excel
- Presentation skills
- Communication Skills
- Adaptability
- Contract oversight
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Month for reducing breakdown time for mixing drum equipment.
- Positive Action Awards and Employee of the Quarter Awards.
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 02/12/90
Projects
AM/NS STEEL, Bypass Conveyor with Diverter Gate to Manage Mixing Drum Bypass Route, Water sprinkler line erection for sinter conveyor material cooling purpose., In-house made tyre coupling for belt conveyor input/output drive, reducing breakdowns, and saving costs.
Languages
- Gujarati
- Hindi
- English
Position
Manager-Section in Charge: Mech. Maint. Planning & Shift Management [AM/NS India], Forward-thinking Manager with comprehensive experience in implementing new processes and managing innovations. Proven track record in problem-solving and in-depth knowledge of policies and procedures. Skilled in evaluating employee performance and overseeing key projects. Strategic leader known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized in operational strategy, team leadership, and conflict resolution. Excel in communication, adaptability, and problem-solving to achieve organizational goals.
Certification
IMS Internal Auditor.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Manager – Section In charge, Mechanical Maintenance
AM/NS India Pvt. Ltd.
07.2010 - Current
B.Tech - Computer Science and Engineering
Parul University
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
KARAD Polytechnic
Higher Secondary Education -
P.G Junior College
Primary School Education -
Shah J.S School