RAVINDER GARGIA
PUNE
Summary
Focused Planning Manager with a proven track record in contract negotiation and process improvement. Demonstrates exceptional composure and poise in high-pressure situations. Utilizes extensive knowledge of industry trends and shifts to provide valuable insights on opportunities for growth and expansion. Implements Lean Manufacturing Tools to examine current business functions, resulting in cost reduction and improved efficiency. Skilled in cross-training staff members to handle various tasks, maintaining superior quality control, and aligning methodologies with federal and state OSHA regulations and ISO 9001 guidelines. Trained in Germany and China for wire harnessing process with experience working with automotive customers such as Honda, Tata, and Maruti.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
PRODUCTION PLANNING AND CONTROL MANAGER
PROSE TECHNOLOGY
07.2022 - Current
- ASSESSEED INCOMING ORDERS TO OPTIMIZE FACILITY UTILIZATION.
- FOCUS ON SAFETY THROUGHOUT THE OPERATION.
- WORK WITH CUSTOMER TO IDENTIFY PRODUCT WITH FUTURE DEMAND.
- DEVELOPED SHIPPING FORECAST VERSUS BUDGET.
- MONITORED INVENTORY REQUIREMENTS.
- MAXIMIZE CASH FLOW THROUGH THE OPERATION.
- INSURE INVENTORY ACCURACY BY REVIEWING
- o release production schedules for all cable assembly .
- Evaluate capacity requirements to demand based on backlog, forecast and any other startegic initiatives like safety stock.
- Work with customer service, demand planning for supply planning. Work closely with Site Supply planning team - local and global.
- Initiate capacity assessment and carry out review for capacity planning - infrastructure /manpower.
- Shortage review/demand planning for raw material.
- Support all SAP based capacity planning activity along with LITC.
- Inventory control (DSI, S & E) related analysis and activities
- Support the plant capacity utilization enhancement, optimal plant loading.
- Gap analysis of carryforward revenue and CRD failure analysis publishing once in a month and MPD failure analysis publishing daily.
- Demand Planning, shortage review for all departments
- Production planning for all assembly department
- wire cutting , crimping & planning
- Digitalization and Automation of Planning Process Poer BI . & SAP implementation in ERP
- Improving Existing Planning Process by implementing Automation Tools, Strategy & Advanced Techniques
- Ensure that the 1SO14001 and applicable legal requirements related to EMS
- Ensure that the Occupational Health and Safety Management System requirements are addressed appropriately in the assembly
PRODUCTION/MATERIALS MANAGER
Belden Electronics
09.2019 - 08.2022
- Optimize productivity utilizing lean manufacturing concepts.
- Develop production plan to meet customer requirements and identify potential throughput issues.
- Analyzed root causes of scrap and develop action plan utilizing Six SIgma and team problem solving.
- Implemented use of visual management in key departments to identify potential process issues.
- Coordinated all Purchasing functions to control inventory levels without compromising timely delivery of product to Customers.
- Interface with Tier I, II and III Automotive customers QAD system on current products and future product launches.
- inventory management & SKU management
- reallocation of global projects from Europe to APAC region
Planning & Production Leader
Rosenberger Electronics
09.2016 - 09.2019
- Responsible for all operations for smooth functioning of the Unit.
- Ensuring for achievement of production targets for the unit within the cost, time and quality norms.
- Ensuring coordination amongst various areas of costing , technical, quality, etc.
- Follow up of MIS from different departments
- Making product quality is in accordance with standards laid down by the buyer.
- ◻ providing manufacturing expertise to the Production team and ensure implementation of lean manufacturing
- Efficiency improvement through process changes/improvements
- Ensuring timely preparation of production plans in line with the available capacity and marketing requirements.
- Ensuring proper upkeep of manufacturing facility to achieve machine availability, efficiency utilization norms.
- Regularly monitoring and budgeting plans of all departments under unit head
- Ensuring timely delivery and client requirements as per delivery & Quality norms
- Providing performance review and information to the Plant head on regular basis by ensuring proper and timely generation of all management information reports.( FPY
- ,Efficiency , KPI )
Deputy Manager Production Planning Control
Yazki Pvt Ltd
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Plan Production control activities to improve runtimes while maintaining high quality time delivery and cost Effectiveness
- Work with materials Department in material planning and analysis to reduce inventory level
- Plan , schedule and monitor material movement in production cycle to ensure continuous operations
- Track material shortages and provide immediate resolution
- Assist Purchasing unit in coordinating and planning supplier deliveries
- Identify new suppliers and manage existing suppliers to meet Production needs
- Monitor inventory status and generate inventory reports to unit head
- Perform inventory management according to company policies
- Assist Sales unit in coordinating and planning customer orders and deliveries
- Identify Delivery exception and Provide alternative solutions
- Generate reports on production shortages and sale impact to Unit head for analysis
- Conducting periodic reviews of capacity planning (regular/ future production)
Deputy Manager Planning & Production
FIEM INDUSTRIES
05.2014 - 08.2015
- Composed all production schedules and directed materials purchasing to meet production needs.
- Championed top- notch oversight of warehouse activities, such as inventory management, employee performance, and shipments.
- Interfaced with clients and ensured all orders were released accurately.
- Maximized turns on inventory without compromising delivery lead times.
- Implemented fiscal controls and expense reductions by implementation of lean programs throughout the materials area.
- Successfully documented and developed procedures in Materials Department for ISO 9001 implementation.
- Implemented delivery at point of use with major suppliers & OEMS
Asst Manager
Phoenix Contact
10.2006 - 05.2014
- Planning, optimizing, monitoring and improving utilization of available resources including man, machine, method and material. (crimping , Mounting ,wire preparation)wire harnessing assembly
- Address customer quires and concerns in a timely Fashion
- Develop process improvements for inventory , manufacturing and production control systems
- Evaluate production control activities to ensure that final product meets customer specifications
- Responsible for week-wise productivity analysis and working towards reduction of scrap and defects resulting from man, machine, materials through intensive analysis (3M methodology).in assembly areas
- Co-ordination inter-departmental activities for effective functioning of all the production deptts.
- To carryout FIFO activity of all available resources in co-ordination with the materials department and preparing various MIS reports on plant performance.
- . Plan equipment , material and man power requirements to meet production schedule
- Process planning capacity utilization for wire Assembly shop which includes Production planning and material machines & manpower allocation.
- Responsible for total operations with accountability for Production Targets, meeting delivery date, Productivity, Product Quality, Manpower management and cost control for wire harnessing assembles
- Knowledge LEAN MANUFACTURING , BAAN ERP ,SKU implantation
- Responsible to develop and execute Production Plan and ensuring production at optimum capacity.
- Ensures allocation of jobs as per schedule and Delivery targets follow up by feedbacks.
- Organizing Periodic Review of Production Targets, achievements, deviations and preparation of corrective action plan, using statistical tools / techniques to impact on process for improvements.
- Focused approach toward continual improvement in terms of Productivity, Quality cost and delivery by plan, action and periodic review.
- Interacting with vendors for delivery schedules and out sourcing. (Vendor follow up and updating)
- Implement lean manufacturing methods in every production area stores , WIP , finished items
Education
MBA - Operations
MDU University
MDU .Rohtak 01.2013
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics And Communications Engineering
KURUKSHETRA UNIVERSITY
Panipat, India06.2006
Skills
Lean Management
Inventory Management
Expense Control
Outsourcing
Process Improvement
Profit & Loss
Software/Systems Implementation
- Procurement/Purchasing
- Regulatory Compliance
- Strategic Planning
- Vendor Relations
- Automotive
- Plant Start-Up
- ISO 9001 Implementation
Certification
ISO EXTERNAL AUDIOTOR
LEAN MANUFACTURING EXPERT
SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT
Timeline
PRODUCTION PLANNING AND CONTROL MANAGER
PROSE TECHNOLOGY
07.2022 - Current
PRODUCTION/MATERIALS MANAGER
Belden Electronics
09.2019 - 08.2022
Planning & Production Leader
Rosenberger Electronics
09.2016 - 09.2019
Deputy Manager Production Planning Control
Yazki Pvt Ltd
09.2015 - 09.2016
Deputy Manager Planning & Production
FIEM INDUSTRIES
05.2014 - 08.2015
Asst Manager
Phoenix Contact
10.2006 - 05.2014
MBA - Operations
MDU University
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics And Communications Engineering
KURUKSHETRA UNIVERSITY
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