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ProjectManager

RAJENDRA K

Project Manager
Visakhapatnam,AP

Summary

Experienced project manager specializing in new product development, engineering design, deployment, and maintenance within the cement and tire industries. Skilled in automation and control systems engineering, adept at managing projects to meet scope, cost, time, and quality objectives. Possess international exposure in France, China, and Thailand. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
6016
6016
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages

Work History

Project Manager (New Product and Technologies Development)

Michelin India Pvt. Ltd.,
Pune
11.2018 - Current
  • Project handled 5MEuro
  • Leading a project from Initiation to Closure of the project phase
  • Preparation of project charter
  • Managing projects with different time Zones
  • Dealt with project with Waterfall, Agile and Hybrid project approach
  • Participate in strategic and Tactical plannings to have visibility on long terms and short terms goals
  • Prepare profitability study to evaluate NVP/Project and payback period
  • Work wIth cross functional teams to prepare multiple design scenario
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
  • Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
  • Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
  • Enhanced project delivery times by streamlining communication channels between development and operations teams.
  • Completed projects within tight deadlines, coordinating team efforts and prioritizing tasks effectively.
  • Fostered culture of continuous improvement, conducting post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and best practices.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.

Senior Engineering Lead (Automation)

Michelin India Pvt. Ltd.,
Chennai
09.2011 - 11.2018
  • Respecting the Balance score card (BSC) and updating the templates that are related to BSC to measure the output at the END
  • Following the 5S (BIB Standards) in the working area making aware of this to the contractors in the workplace
  • Respecting the SMQDC (Safety, Machine, Quality, Delivery and Cost) all the time
  • Understanding of present operations/process and assessing the gaps in the operations
  • Develop design and improvement road map to enable improvements in organizational capabilities, processes, and technology solutions
  • Preparing the Risk assessments for any activity being developed or deployed
  • Deployment and deployment study for new equipment’s or process.
  • Assistance to the plant for new opportunities and feasibility solutions
  • Deploy the catalogue machines as per technical and functional specification
  • Guarantee that the requirements outlined in customer’s specifications are attained
  • Ensuring the project milestone were respected as per project contract
  • Manage the change management for deployed machine
  • Providing technical assistance to maintenance especially in root cause analysis
  • Managing overall operations for executing projects within cost & time norms and participating in review meetings for evaluating progress & de-bottlenecking
  • Preparing project schedules and monitoring projects with respect to cost, resource deployment, time over-runs and quality compliance to ensure timely execution of projects
  • Installation, commissioning and start-ups
  • Timely studies in the process and making necessary improvements in terms of cycle time reduction with similar quality of output.
  • Supporting the Maintenance team in validating a new supplier and getting the equivalent parts
  • Negotiating with the suppliers to get the best price.
  • Control of contractors including scheduling work, reviewing contractor documentation (method statements, risk assessments etc.) and task closure inspections.
  • Collaborate daily with the Operations and planning team to ensure activities are integrated with production activities
  • Best Innovation award for optimizing the Process Aspiration in terms of power saving
  • SAVING Amount: 20 Lacks INR (Only in India)/ Same as been implemented in China SHY22 & SHY21
  • Implementation: In All Michelin Plant with similar operation can also be implemented but the saving differs based on the usage levels.
  • Conducted thorough risk assessments for complex engineering projects, minimizing potential hazards while maximizing resource utilization.
  • Managed multiple projects concurrently, effectively prioritizing tasks to achieve successful outcomes within budget constraints.

Senior Engineer

The India Cements Ltd.
Hyderabad
12.2006 - 09.2011
  • Learning of the industrial working environment, terminologies and the process
  • Managing the shifts as a shift coordinator for instrumentation department.
  • Managing the complete grinding and packing area as a area lead with 6 technicians, 1 engineer.
  • Troubleshooting of PLC’s, DC drives, Aspiration system, dampers, Packers etc.
  • Execution of complete packing and loading project from procurement phase to till production phase
  • Commissioning and start-up of 1MT new plant.
  • TPM implementation activities.
  • Supported the field engineers 24/7 bases to manage the problems during production phase after start-up.
  • Resolving the queries & complaints of the team members on Cement Process, PLC Programming, Critical Field Instruments, Hardware & Network Issues with the help of Induction Training
  • Handled the overall training & development activities for the new employees such as On Job Training
  • Responsible for the maintenance of PLCs which include various tasks such as examined systems alarms, troubleshooting, replacement of I/O modules and configuration of new logics
  • Controlled the entire documentation activities and implemented action plans initiated against areas of concern
  • Preparing of PM planning, spare maintenance.
  • Made changes in the packer electrical wiring in-order to reduce the break down and equipment damage.
  • RESULT: Increased the output my increased running hours
  • Monitored employee performance to keep projects on task.

Education

Executive MBA (PGXPM) -

GREAT LAKES Institute of Management
Chennai
01.2018 - Current

B.Tech - Electronics & Instrumentation

Pydha College of Engineering And Technology
Visakhapatnam
06.2006

Intermediate -

Narayana Junior College
Visakhapatnam
04.2002

High School -

Ramakrishna Public School
Visakhapatnam
03.2000

Skills

Project management

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Accomplishments

  • Developed the machine simulation system for training the new joiners to understand the process flow.
  • Detail study on the manual unloading of silica from bulk bag & Installed automated silica big bag unloading station which resulted in man hour’s savings.
  • Installed RTDs & automated the monitoring of mill cylinder temperature with control Logix PLC.
  • Carried out installation & commission of Mixing process simulator for efficient batch making process avoiding human intervention.

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 11/19/84

Certification

Certified Safe Scrum Master

Timeline

Certified Safe Scrum Master

07-2025

Project Manager (New Product and Technologies Development)

Michelin India Pvt. Ltd.,
11.2018 - Current

Executive MBA (PGXPM) -

GREAT LAKES Institute of Management
01.2018 - Current

Senior Engineering Lead (Automation)

Michelin India Pvt. Ltd.,
09.2011 - 11.2018

Senior Engineer

The India Cements Ltd.
12.2006 - 09.2011

B.Tech - Electronics & Instrumentation

Pydha College of Engineering And Technology

Intermediate -

Narayana Junior College

High School -

Ramakrishna Public School

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