Shakun Kumar

• Production Planning and Coordination:
• Organized daily schedules, collaborating with departments to meet deadlines and optimize resources.
• Planned workforce needs, balancing costs and production demands
• Team Leadership:
• Supervised 400+ production staff & workers, fostering a positive environment through mentorship and recognition.
• Data-Driven Decision Making:
• Analyzed production data to identify trends, sharing actionable insights with senior management.
• Leveraging Technology:
• Used Sofgen ERP to monitor activities, streamline operations, and achieve daily and weekly targets.
• Quality Standards and Equipment Maintenance:
• Led quality checks to ensure client specifications were met while resolving issues swiftly.
• Oversaw machine maintenance schedules to reduce downtime and prevent disruptions.
• Clear Communication and Efficiency:
• Bridged communication between management and the production floor, aligning goals and addressing challenges.
• Optimized daily operations to improve workflow, efficiency, and on-time delivery.

• Manpower Arrangement and Coordination:
• Responsible for organizing and managing the workforce in the CNC department, ensuring optimal staffing levels to meet production demands.
• Team Management:
• Supervised all operators and junior staff, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations to maintain a high level of efficiency and morale.
• Production Operation Management:
• Oversaw the entire production process, ensuring timely and efficient operations. Implemented strategies to improve productivity and reduce downtime.
• Delivery and Material Management:
• Managed inventory levels and coordinated with suppliers to ensure the availability of necessary materials. Monitored delivery schedules to meet production deadlines.
• Machine Maintenance:
• Managed and maintained 110 VMC (Vertical Machining Center) machines, ensuring they were in optimal working condition to minimize disruptions in production.
• Cross-Departmental Communication:
• Facilitated effective communication between departments to ensure smooth operations and resolve any inter-departmental issues.
• Exception Handling:
• Identified and addressed any operational exceptions promptly, implementing corrective actions to maintain production flow and quality standards

• Production and Dispatch Planning:
• Collaborated with the Production Manager and PPC to plan and execute daily production and dispatch schedules, ensuring timely and efficient operations.
• Machining Planning:
• Developed detailed machining plans, focusing on optimizing the use of resources and equipment.
• Raw Material Management:
• Oversaw the storage and handling of raw materials, ensuring proper inventory levels and adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the production of Pins & Bushes.
• Reporting:
• Prepared and submitted daily production and dispatch reports to the Head of Department. Maintained daily Management Information System (MIS) and production confirmations using Microsoft Excel.
• Machine Operations and Maintenance:
• Managed the operation and maintenance of CNC, VMC, Induction Hardening, and Grinding machines, ensuring they functioned efficiently to meet production targets.
• Shop Floor Monitoring:
• Monitored daily shop floor activities and manpower utilization to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Cross-Departmental Coordination:
• Coordinated with QA, Store, and Purchase departments to address and resolve production-related queries.
• Training and Development:
• Provided on-the-job training to workers and operators, ensuring they understood drawing specifications, process requirements, and could perform CNC/VMC machine setup and programming effectively.
• Technical Expertise:
• Ensured compliance with drawing specifications and process requirements, optimizing CNC/VMC machine setup and programming to meet production standards.

• Monthly Production and Dispatch Planning:
• Planned and executed monthly production and dispatch schedules in collaboration with the Production Manager, ensuring timely and efficient operations.
• Raw Materials Planning and Management:
• Coordinated raw materials planning, storage, and handling for the production of Piston Rod Guides, Knuckles, and Hego Bosses in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Vendor Coordination:
• Liaised with vendors to expedite the delivery of subcontracted materials, ensuring timely availability to meet production schedules.
• Reporting:
• Prepared and submitted daily production and dispatch reports to the Head of Department. Maintained daily Management Information System (MIS) records and production confirmations using Microsoft Excel.
• Machine Operations and Maintenance:
• Managed the operation and maintenance of CNC and VMC machines, ensuring optimal performance to meet production goals.
• Shop Floor Monitoring:
• Oversaw daily shop floor activities and manpower utilization to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Cross-Departmental Coordination:
• Coordinated with QA, Store, and Purchase departments to address and resolve any production-related queries and document discrepancies.
• Training and Development:
• Conducted on-the-job training for workers and operators, ensuring they understood drawing specifications, process requirements, and could effectively perform CNC and VMC machine setup and operations.
• Technical Expertise:
• Ensured compliance with drawing specifications and process requirements, optimizing CNC and VMC machine setup and programming to meet production standards.

Erection & Fabrication (18.3 m & 12.2m span) for North Frontier Railway.

Resolved unexpected technical difficulties and communicated solutions with clients and representatives.

Developed and maintained excellent relationships with clients, providing regular updates and ensuring satisfaction.

Oversaw health and safety protocols, conducting risk assessments to mitigate hazards.

Provided technical advice and solutions to onsite challenges, minimizing delays and cost overruns.