Suresh Kasibhatla
Operations
Pune
Summary
Experienced leader with over 25 years of experience in manufacturing industry. Smart professional with talents in planning, budgeting and forecasting. Focused on KPI oversight and mentoring employees in data processes. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head of Operations
Rieco Industries Limited
Pune
10.2021 - Current
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Acquired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent and skill set.
- Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.
- Managed operations and P&L of multiple plant setup
- Provided capacity insights and recommendations for enhancing productivity based on S&OP reviews.
Head of Operations
Konecranes and Demag India Private Limited
Pune
04.2015 - 08.2021
- Responsible for plant P&L for South Asia region
- Upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and OSHAS at plant and sites.
- Implemented continuous improvement projects in safety, productivity, quality and cost across functions with primary goal of improving OTIF and RFT with zero loss time incidence.
- Business process manager for implementation of SAP HANA 4.0
- Spearheaded annual rate agreements with suppliers, tri-party agreements
- localization of components and contribution to global sourcing
- Critical strategic decisions on actions related to plant utilization, capacity improvement, make or buy
- Invested on skill development of people through personalized trainings
Head of Materials Management, Supply Chain
Rieco Industires Limited
Pune
12.2011 - 04.2015
- Monitored performance of external vendor supply chains while handling internal logistics.
- Formulated demand planning and generated supply chain management metrics.
- Led implementation of effective supply chain planning systems while improving sales and operations planning processes for distribution network.
- Devised and implemented short-term and long-term plans, optimizing supply chain management and improving value relating to annual expenditures.
- Handled production, manufacturing, purchasing, procurement, warehouse management, logistics management, import and exporting and other supply chain functions to facilitate business operations.
Senior Procurement Manager
Demag Cranes & Components India Private Limited
Pune
05.2007 - 11.2011
- Reviewed and issued contracts and blanket purchase orders after choosing ideal vendor and drive procurement process.
- Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Generated weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly reports on purchasing operations.
- Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans.
- Spearheaded localization projects and formed the basis for global supply chain
Assistant Manager in Vendor Development
Baker Gauges India Private Limited
Pune
08.2005 - 05.2007
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement..
- Identified cost-effective vendors and set up favorable contracts, saving 20 MINR per year in material cost.
- Managed vendor performance to maximize profitability and achieve financial objectives.
Production Manager
High Power Engineering Company Private Limited
Shirwal
09.2003 - 08.2005
- Assessed manufacturing processes and recommended improvements to increase productivity.
- Determined suitable staff/operatives requirements, scheduled employees and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- lead the process of setting up plant and machinery, conduct component trails on machines to confirm quality, productivity and process repeatability
- conduct regular reviews with material team to ensure smooth production flow and meet customer demand
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
- Implemented quality improvement changes to minimize product defect rates.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
Assistant Manufacturing and Planning Manager
JB Advani and Company Limited
Pune
05.2000 - 08.2003
- Managed P2P cycle
- Active role in ISO process implementation and certification
- Deliver sustainable savings and cut down supply lead times
- Reported monthly productivity, savings and plant performance data to the mail plant
Manager of Operations
High Power Engineering Company Private Limited
Shirwal
09.1996 - 04.2000
- Maintained material control and information systems, supporting manufacturing and balancing inventory surpluses with customer demand.
- Monitoring compliances and planning further improvement actions.
- Set up of supply chain being a greenfield company
- Reporting of findings to derive corrective and preventive actions.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Andhra University
Vishakhapatnam, India 08.1992 - 06.1996
Post Graduate Diploma - Logistics And Materials Management
IMDR
Pune, India 06.1997 - 06.1998
Skills
Performance Analysis
Timeline
Head of Operations
Rieco Industries Limited
10.2021 - Current
Head of Operations
Konecranes and Demag India Private Limited
04.2015 - 08.2021
Head of Materials Management, Supply Chain
Rieco Industires Limited
12.2011 - 04.2015
Senior Procurement Manager
Demag Cranes & Components India Private Limited
05.2007 - 11.2011
Assistant Manager in Vendor Development
Baker Gauges India Private Limited
08.2005 - 05.2007
Production Manager
High Power Engineering Company Private Limited
09.2003 - 08.2005
Assistant Manufacturing and Planning Manager
JB Advani and Company Limited
05.2000 - 08.2003
Post Graduate Diploma - Logistics And Materials Management
IMDR
06.1997 - 06.1998
Manager of Operations
High Power Engineering Company Private Limited
09.1996 - 04.2000
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Andhra University
08.1992 - 06.1996
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