Writing
Rohit Varma
Manufacturing and Training
Kochi,KL
Summary
Manufacturing Engineer with L&D background having demonstrated ability to drive impactful training initiatives and foster continuous improvement. With deep commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement, adept at identifying inefficiencies and implementing strategic process enhancements. Skilled in creating and delivering engaging learning programs, leveraging strong communication and leadership abilities. Proven expertise in instructional design, talent development, and performance management. Emphasizes collaborative teamwork and adaptability to meet evolving production demands. Known for strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
L&D Manager
Apollo Tyres Ltd.
04.2024 - Current
- Aligned L&D strategies with overall business objectives, ensuring the development of a skilled workforce capable of meeting future challenges by onboarding 130 new hires in the NAPS category.
- Vendor and Trainer Management: Collaborated with external vendors and trainers to deliver impactful, high-quality training programs.
- Managed annual L&D budgets, maximizing ROI through strategic allocation of resources and cost-effective training methods, and achieved targets with 73% of the budget.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify skills gaps and develop relevant training solutions, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Training Program Design: Developed a tailored training program aligned with organizational goals and employee skill gaps to onboard NAPS within 60 days.
- Training Logistics Management: Optimized scheduling processes for training sessions, ensuring minimal disruption to daily operations, while maximizing employee participation rates.
- MIS Preparation and Analysis: Created robust management information systems to track training progress, measure outcomes, and provide actionable insights for continuous improvement, which showed plant skill level increased by 7%.
- Skill Inventory Management: Built and updated a comprehensive inventory of employee skills to support targeted development and workforce planning.
- Knowledge Library Management: Curated a centralized repository of training resources on MS SharePoint to encourage continuous learning.
- LMS Implementation: Developing a Learning Management System to streamline training delivery, tracking, and reporting.
- Training Effectiveness Evaluation: Conducted assessments to measure impact, identify improvement areas, and refine programs for better results.
- Created pathways for career progression by developing and implementing internal certification programs that recognized employee expertise and improved employee problem-solving competency by 70%.
- Supported organizational change initiatives by providing training on new systems and processes, facilitating seamless transitions.
Manufacturing Engineer
Apollo Tyres Ltd.
06.2019 - 04.2024
- Contributed to achieving safety targets by proactively addressing potential hazards and promoting a strong safety culture throughout the facility.
- Developed technical documentation, including standard operating procedures, work instructions, and engineering drawings to support manufacturing operations.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team.
- Led Kaizen events within the department focused on continuous improvement to improve processes, products, and safety.
- Identified problems and specific resolutions to fix defective, damaged, or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, equipment and systems.
- Conducted root cause analysis on defective products, leading to targeted improvements in manufacturing processes.
- Improved manufacturing efficiency by streamlining production processes and implementing lean methodologies.
- Provided engineering support during new product launches, coordinating efforts between design, production, and quality control teams.
- Led digital transformation initiatives in MES and AI implementation, modernizing manufacturing operations with smart technology integrations.
- Developed and executed training programs for over 110 participants, elevating team skill levels and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Education
MBA/PGDM - Operations And Strategic Management
Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode
Calicut, India08-2025
B.Tech/B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
SRM Institute of Science And Technology
Kattankulathur, India05-2019
XIIth - English
Saraswathi Vidya Niketan
Kochi, India05-2015
Xth - English
Placid Vidya Vihar
Changanacheri, India05-2013
Skills
Collaboration
undefinedCertification
PowerBi- Data Analytics Essentials with PowerBi
Community Service
Community skill development training on Basic Life Support, Conducted Basic Life Support (BLS) trainings for over 2,000 participants, including workmen, employees, migrant laborers, and employees' families. Sessions combined scientific principles of CPR with practical exercises and mock drills, ensuring participants gained confidence and preparedness in life-saving techniques. Trainings were highly effective, fostering safety awareness across diverse groups.
Accomplishments
- Developed 60 day structured training program for onboarding NAPS into operations and reducing costs.
- Received Chariman's Safety Recognition Award for breakthrough project .
- Completed X-Culture International Project on product strategy.
Interests
Music
Reading
Podcasts
Timeline
L&D Manager
Apollo Tyres Ltd.
04.2024 - Current
Manufacturing Engineer
Apollo Tyres Ltd.
06.2019 - 04.2024
MBA/PGDM - Operations And Strategic Management
Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode
B.Tech/B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
SRM Institute of Science And Technology
XIIth - English
Saraswathi Vidya Niketan
Xth - English
Placid Vidya Vihar
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