VIJAY PAL
Sirsa
Summary
Results-driven Project & Operations Leader with over 12 years of experience in managing large-scale projects and optimising warehouse operations. Led end-to-end project lifecycles and implemented Warehouse Management Systems, streamlining supply chain processes and adopting continuous improvement frameworks such as Kaizen and Six Sigma. Transformed operations to reduce costs and enhance delivery performance while effectively managing cross-functional teams and stakeholder relationships.
Overview
4
4
Languages
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager - Projects
Plasser India Private Limited
Vadodara
08.2021 - Current
- Greenfield Project Execution & Commissioning: Spearheaded the end-to-end setup of a 20,000 sq.m. warehouse, acting as a key contact for stakeholders while overseeing design finalization, high-capex asset procurement, installation, and compliance approvals.
- Digital Transformation & WMS Implementation: Implemented Warehouse Management System (32,000 SKUs), achieving 100% online operations with zero inventory discrepancies.
- Strategic Planning & Budget Control: Developed and managed project budgets, timelines, and milestones using MS Project / Gantt charts, acting on risk assessments to mitigate issues related to capital investment, scheduling, and compliance.
- Lean & Continuous Improvement Leadership: Facilitated Kaizen and Lean Management initiatives, optimising labour, material, and equipment utilisation to enhance operational efficiency.
- Team Development & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Supervised and mentored cross-functional teams, liaising to achieve On-Time Delivery (OTD) and strengthen inter-departmental coordination.
- Operational Excellence: Planned & executed entire manufacturing operations, including PBOM creation, routing design, vendor & material management, CAPEX procurement & machinery installation, acting to ensure seamless setup of a second production facility.
- Growth Path: Senior Engineer (PPC) ⟶ Assistant Manager (Project)
PPC Engineer
Plasser India Private Limited
Faridabad
07.2017 - 08.2021
- CAPEX Procurement & Facility Setup: Led procurement and supervised installation of critical machinery, equipment, and cranes for a new manufacturing plant, coordinating to ensure seamless commissioning and scalable operations.
- Manufacturing Process Design & Visualization: Created 3D process flow layouts and animations with production-specific equipment designs (jigs/fixtures), enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring production readiness.
- Evaluated equipment and machinery to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Managed maintenance data records and tracked maintenance and operating information for onsite reference.
- Kept project leaders regularly updated with progress, maintaining open, productive communication.
Engineer
Impact Studio Pvt. Ltd.
Delhi
05.2012 - 04.2014
- Delivered high-quality 3D models, animations, and CGI visualizations for industrial construction projects, ensuring accuracy, aesthetic appeal, and alignment with client requirements to enhance project outcomes.
- Partnered with architectural and design teams to translate initial concepts into executable designs, facilitating strategic planning and client presentations that contributed to project success.
- Inspected and tested equipment, machinery, and instruments for proper functionality in a maintenance setting.
- Managed maintenance data records and tracked maintenance and operating information for on-site reference.
- Kept project leaders regularly updated with progress, maintaining open, productive communication.
Line Supervisor
Gabriel India Pvt. Ltd.
Gurugram
07.2010 - 04.2012
- Conducted safety inspections and audits, enforcing work procedures to ensure a secure and compliant work environment.
- Ensured compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, minimising risk to the company.
- Implemented root cause analysis and problem-solving initiatives to enhance environmental health, safety, and quality standards.
- Participated in recruitment and selection of new line workers, enhancing team capabilities.
- Configured testing equipment for performance verification to test and verify functionality and performance.
Diploma Engineer Trainee
Gabriel India Pvt. Ltd.
Gurugram
07.2010 - 07.2011
- Maintained strict adherence to quality standards and specifications, ensuring defect-free output that met production requirements.
- Operated and programmed hardening and tempering machinery for new model specifications, ensuring smooth production runs by adhering to operational protocols.
- Tested equipment, machinery and instruments to assess proper functioning.
- Managed maintenance data records and tracked maintenance and operating information for onsite reference.
- Kept project leaders regularly updated with progress, maintaining open, productive communication.
Education
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Himalayan University
01-2017
Diploma - 3D Modelling and Animation
Global Institute
Sirsa01-2010
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
State Board of Technical Education
Haryana01-2009
Skills
- Project Management
- Programme Management
- Budgeting
- Risk Management
- Manufacturing Optimisation
- Continuous Improvement
- Process redesign
- Cost Reduction
- Production Planning
- Process Control
- Warehouse efficiency
- Inventory management
- Supply chain optimisation
- Logistics optimisation
- ERP Systems
- SAP S4/HANA
- ERP solutions
- MRP Applications
- Lean Tools
- Six Sigma Tools
- MS Project
- Power BI
- Advanced Excel
- 3D Design Software
- Technical Drawing
- Building Information Modelling
- Visualisation Software
- 3D modelling
- Animation
- Stakeholder management
- Change management
- Team Leadership
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Leadership skills
- Animation
- Leadership skills
Languages
English
Punjabi
Hindi
German
Custom
Project & Program Management, Team Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Change Management, Budget Management, Risk Management, Communication & Collaboration, Lean Manufacturing & Kaizen Implementation, Process Reengineering & Cost Reduction, Production Planning & Process Control, Supply Chain & Logistics Excellence, Warehouse & Inventory Optimization, ERP Systems (SAP S4/HANA - PP & MM, Oracle, ERP/MRP Applications), Lean & Six Sigma Tools, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), MS Project, MS Office, Power BI, Advanced Excel, Solid Edge, AutoCAD, Revit, 3Ds Max, 3D Modeling & Animation
Personal Information
Relocation: Open to Relocate
Certification
- Six sigma Black Belt
- SAP MM Training Course
- Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Design and Manufacturing with Fusion 360
- Project Management Fundamentals
- Supply Chain Management
Interests
- Listening Music
- Exploring new places and new design
Timeline
Assistant Manager - Projects
Plasser India Private Limited
08.2021 - Current
PPC Engineer
Plasser India Private Limited
07.2017 - 08.2021
Engineer
Impact Studio Pvt. Ltd.
05.2012 - 04.2014
Line Supervisor
Gabriel India Pvt. Ltd.
07.2010 - 04.2012
Diploma Engineer Trainee
Gabriel India Pvt. Ltd.
07.2010 - 07.2011
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Himalayan University
Diploma - 3D Modelling and Animation
Global Institute
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
State Board of Technical Education