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Pratap N S
Operations Manager
Bangalore
Summary
Exceptional Operations Manager focused on successful team building, cost-cutting and operational improvements. Determined to cut costs without impacting quality of products and services. Reliable team player committed to building high-performing teams. Self-starting offering high-level experience in supervision of workover and completion operations. Adept at directing work of completion consultants and completion supervisors. Successful introducing lean manufacturing to increase productivity and cut costs of completion. Well organized, attentive to detail and vigilant in achieving safety and environmental impact reduction objectives. Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with 25 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
5
5
Languages
Work History
Operations Manager
Satchitananad Stencils Pvt Ltd
09.2020 - Current
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency of 98% and help company evolve and grow.
- Increased profit 30% by streamlining operations.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
- Reduced process bottlenecks 50% by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Reduced operational risks 100% while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Handled 3 problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
Team Leader
Toyota Kirloskar Auto Parts Pvt Ltd
03.2006 - 01.2020
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity and commitment to friendly service.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Communicated KPIs outlined in annual plan to inform employees of expectations and deliverables.
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
Assistant Engineer (CNC PROGRAMMING)
AUMA India Pvt Ltd
11.2000 - 02.2006
- Determined budget, manpower, schedule and material needed to successfully execute projects.
- Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
- Provided technical assistance to staff when needed.
- Assisted in development, design and execution of projects.
- Studied manufacturing processes to improve overall knowledge.
- Worked closely with engineers and assisted with testing of 1000 products.
- Reviewed proposed engineering designs for manufacturing feasibility.
- Developed new product design modifications.
- Prepared standard reports and documentation to communicate results to senior management.
- Evaluated quality control processes and made recommendations for improvements in quality control.
- Manufactured and compiled components to integrate into final product designs.
- Adhered to safety procedures and good housekeeping standards to comply with regulations.
- Conducted root-cause analysis of component failure.
CNC Technician
MHM TOOLS
05.2000 - 11.2000
- Prevented machine breakdown by maintaining proper lubrication and cooling during operation 80%.
- Measured completed pieces 100% to identify product irregularities and specifications non-conformance; adjusting machines to correct issues.
- Detected malfunctions and control errors 5% by monitoring machine operation and checking completed pieces.
- Reviewed and interpreted schematics, blueprints, and work instructions to determine product specifications and machine requirements.
- Assisted other machinists with set-up and troubleshooting of CNC machines 20%.
- Completed manual adjustments and tooling changes in absence of automatic programming.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Properly loaded and unloaded 100% materials in and out of machines.
- Instructed new employees on operation of CNC machines.
- Operated CNC machines to produce components with tight tolerances.
- Inspected parts to meet customer specifications and quality standards.
- Ran multiple CNC machines simultaneously to increase production capacity.
CNC Technician
Venkateshwara Engineering Works
11.1999 - 05.2000
- Prevented machine breakdown by maintaining proper lubrication and cooling during operation.
- Measured completed pieces to identify product irregularities and specifications non-conformance; adjusting machines to correct issues.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Adjusted machine settings to achieve desired results and meet customer specifications.
- Utilized calipers and other measuring tools to increase accuracy of parts.
- Operated CNC machines to produce components with tight tolerances.
- Ran multiple CNC machines simultaneously to increase production capacity.
Technical Apprentice Trainee
The Mysore Kirloskar Ltd
09.1998 - 09.1999
- Maintained authoritative knowledge through continued education and ongoing training for 1 year.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to transform client requirements into turnkey solutions.
- Managed maintenance activities, supervised staff, and inspected equipment.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Mahatma Gandhi Vidyapeet Institute of Management
New Delhi 06.2019 - 07.2024
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
DRR Govt Polytechnic
Davangere 06.1995 - 08.1998
Skills
Process Improvement
Production
Document Control
Workflow Optimization
Inventory Management
Project Management Abilities
Team Leadership
Decision-Making
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Inventory Control
Operations Management
Project Management
Workforce Management
Risk Management
Process Improvements
Project Leadership
Interpersonal Communication
Project Planning and Development
Strategic Planning
Operational Efficiency
Schedule Management
Maintaining Compliance
Process Flows
Continuous Improvements
Process Improvement Strategies
Quality Assurance Controls
Lean Manufacturing and Design
Employee Relations and Conflict Resolution
Operations Monitoring
Problem-Solving
Engineering
Cost Reduction and Containment
Staff Training
Accomplishments
- Saved the company approximately $3000 by installing 30 KW solar project to reduce carbon foot steps and Green energy project .
- ISO MR to get a new certificate of ISO 9001 -2015 QUALITY IN 2023
- Earned the “Expertise tool related problem corrections trainee” Award in 2011 for by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION AICHI NAGOYA JAPAN
Certification
TOOL RELATED PROBLEM CORRECTIONS TRAINING
Interests
WRITING
SWIMMING
LEARNING NEW THINGS
CHESS PLAYING
Reading
I READ NEW TECHNOLOGY RELATED BOOKS OR INFORMATIONS ON WEBSITES
Work Availability
monday
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Timeline
Operations Manager
Satchitananad Stencils Pvt Ltd
09.2020 - Current
Bachelor's Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Mahatma Gandhi Vidyapeet Institute of Management
06.2019 - 07.2024
TOOL RELATED PROBLEM CORRECTIONS TRAINING
09-2011
Team Leader
Toyota Kirloskar Auto Parts Pvt Ltd
03.2006 - 01.2020
Assistant Engineer (CNC PROGRAMMING)
AUMA India Pvt Ltd
11.2000 - 02.2006
CNC Technician
MHM TOOLS
05.2000 - 11.2000
CNC Technician
Venkateshwara Engineering Works
11.1999 - 05.2000
Technical Apprentice Trainee
The Mysore Kirloskar Ltd
09.1998 - 09.1999
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
DRR Govt Polytechnic
06.1995 - 08.1998