Prathap Heber
Pune/ KURLI VILLAGE
Summary
Results-driven professional known for adaptability in fast-paced environments. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving skills and a strong ability to build lasting relationships with clients and colleagues. Committed to enhancing team performance and driving successful project outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Head
Precision Stamping Industries
Pune/ KURLI VILLAGE
01.2024 - Current
- Scheduled personnel shifts according to customer demand and production needs.
- Gave direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Created systems to track inventory levels, orders and shipments from suppliers to customers.
- Produced daily operations report forecasting staffing needs and production volume to support cost-reduction and service improvement initiatives.
- Improved workflow processes to maximize efficiency and enhance operations.
- Negotiated materials with suppliers to remain within budget.
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles to minimize waste and increase efficiency.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization on projects related to process improvements.
- Evaluated schedules, orders and forecasts to plan processes and meet timetables.
- Supervised production schedules, production quality and on-time delivery.
- Assigned staff, materials and funds throughout project lifecycle.
- Developed and administered budgets for inventory, labor hours and overhead expenses.
- Promoted high-quality daily production by enforcing product standards and monitoring level of quality.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
General Manager, Business Development
Rahul Enterprises
Mumbai
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Identified process improvements that increased productivity while reducing costs.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for services or supplies required by the company.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to review performance, discuss objectives, and develop new business opportunities.
- Coached, developed and motivated team to achieve revenue goals.
General Manager of Operations
Rohit Spring Forms Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
06.2018 - 11.2021
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Responded to information requests from superiors, providing specific documentation.
- Evaluated current systems and processes and developed plans for updating them as needed.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures and managed quality, customer service and logistics.
- Presented performance and productivity reports to supervisors.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure successful delivery of services.
- Delivered positive customer experiences by implementing effective quality assurance practices.
- Addressed customer concerns with suitable solutions.
- Established quality assurance processes to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Production Manager
Sasib Molds & Dies
Damam
08.2016 - 07.2018
- Improved efficiency by minimizing downtime.
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
- Established clear communication channels between management and staff members.
- Identified staffing and capital needs, collected relevant data and wrote justifications for established needs.
- Created reports on productivity levels, cost analysis, and inventory status.
- Translated complex information to audiences of varying levels of technical knowledge, enabling individuals to clearly understand messages.
- Coordinated preventive maintenance on existing and new production equipment and performed routine calibration.
- Issued work orders for repairs to plan maintenance of equipment, machinery and vehicles.
- Ensured that all safety policies and regulations were followed in accordance with company standards.
- Prevented and resolved customer issues regarding production through planning.
- Supported audit reviews and initiated corrective actions.
- Scheduled staff work assignments, rotations and overtime.
Tool Room & Design Manager
Rohit Springforms Pvt Ltd
Pune
09.2014 - 06.2016
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Facilitated coaching and feedback for newer team members to guide their ideas into workable, practical design.
- Organized and headed brainstorming sessions to flush out prospective product ideas.
- Prepared monthly reports summarizing progress made on various projects within the department.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
- Created and implemented processes to ensure design projects were completed on time and within budget.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
- Coordinated with engineers and suppliers to move ideas into production.
- Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
- Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
- Conducted interviews with prospective design talent to assess suitability for roles within the team.
Senior Training Officer
NTTF
Kerala
05.2011 - 09.2014
- Determined training needs and developed related classes.
- Conducted post-training follow-ups to assess knowledge retention and application on the job.
- Used role-playing, lectures, and simulations to present information in variety of instructional techniques and formats.
- Designed curricula that aligned with organizational objectives.
- Developed training programs for professionals on processes in preparation for full spectrum of operations.
- Selected and assigned instructors to conduct training.
- Scheduled classes based on availability of classrooms, equipment or instructors.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop custom-tailored trainings based on individual requirements.
- Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
- Remained up-to-date with developments in area of expertise by reading current journals, books or magazine articles.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Delivered lectures, demonstrations, role plays, simulations, case studies and group discussions as part of a blended learning approach.
- Coordinated external trainers for specialized courses or workshops.
Design Engineer
Ban Seng Lee Industries SDN BHD
Kaula Lumpur
05.2009 - 05.2011
- Designed and developed new product concepts to meet market demands, utilizing CAD software for precision modeling.
- Troubleshot existing products to identify potential design improvements.
- Provided engineering support to production personnel during the manufacturing process.
- Completed regulatory documents concerning safety issues.
- Avoided data loss by creating back-ups of programs.
- Implemented design improvements to enhance product performance and reduce manufacturing costs.
- Assisted with developing new products by providing input on design concepts.
- Designed materials for industrial or commercial applications.
- Created accurate project specifications, documenting in technical manuals.
- Finished projects on time and within budget.
- Determined design criteria or specifications.
- Formulated plans using detailed drawings.
- Developed and tested prototypes of mechanical components utilizing CAD software.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Sketched outline designs and used CAD programs to create detailed designs and specifications.
Junior Design Engineer
AE technologies SDN BHD
Kaula Lumpur
05.2007 - 05.2011
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure timely delivery of projects.
- Traveled extensively to customer sites to ascertain project requirements and discuss potential technical constraints.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure product design met manufacturing, technical, and safety standards.
- Maintained accurate records of all design activities using appropriate documentation tools.
- Utilized simulation software to validate design concepts and predict product performance under various conditions.
- Performed engineering calculations to determine material properties and stress analysis.
- Assisted senior engineers in developing specifications for complex systems.
- Implemented design improvements to enhance product performance and reduce manufacturing costs.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
QC Trainee
Lakshmi Machine works Pvt Ltd
Tamil Nadu
09.2001 - 02.2002
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Provided support to existing staff on various tasks and duties.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
Post Diploma Tool Design - Tool Design
NTTF
Kerala11-2006
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
Sree Narayana Guru Polytechnic
Tamil NAdu03-2005
Certificate in Precision Machinist -
GKDITR
Tamil Nadu12-2000
Skills
- Operations management
- Operational auditing
- Production and processing management
- Project coordination
- Continuous improvement
- Project management
- Training programs
- Cost reduction strategies
- ISO standards
- Production scheduling
- Cost control improvements
- Performance improvements
- Safety management
Certification
- ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor
- IATF 16949:2016 Internal Auditor
Languages
Malayalam
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Tamil
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Kanada
Beginner
A1
Marathi
Beginner
A1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Plant Head
Precision Stamping Industries
01.2024 - Current
General Manager, Business Development
Rahul Enterprises
01.2023 - 01.2024
General Manager of Operations
Rohit Spring Forms Pvt Ltd
06.2018 - 11.2021
Production Manager
Sasib Molds & Dies
08.2016 - 07.2018
Tool Room & Design Manager
Rohit Springforms Pvt Ltd
09.2014 - 06.2016
Senior Training Officer
NTTF
05.2011 - 09.2014
Design Engineer
Ban Seng Lee Industries SDN BHD
05.2009 - 05.2011
Junior Design Engineer
AE technologies SDN BHD
05.2007 - 05.2011
QC Trainee
Lakshmi Machine works Pvt Ltd
09.2001 - 02.2002
Post Diploma Tool Design - Tool Design
NTTF
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
Sree Narayana Guru Polytechnic
Certificate in Precision Machinist -
GKDITR
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