Vipul Patel
Surat
Summary
Results-driven and technically-savvy OPERATIONS DIRECTOR with diverse & rich experience of 21+ years. A solid progressive career in manufacturing and supply chain operations. Proven track record of turning around under-performing units by delivering continuous process improvements to drive quality and efficiency. Motivating and respectful leader known for building and managing loyal, high performance teams. offering excellent communication, interpersonal and decision-making skills. Thriving in high-pressure environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Director
Bostik India Pvt. Ltd.
08.2023 - Current
- Improved company revenue by collaborating with marketing, sales and service departments.
- Reviewed financial and operational reports on regular basis to make effective decisions.
- Established quality customer relationships through consistent delivery on commitments.
- Conducted audits of internal documents to validate transactions and provided financial guidance for resource allocation, inventory control and budgeting.
- Negotiated contracts, pricing structures and delivery schedules.
- Boosted customer satisfaction ratings by resolving issues quickly and effectively.
- Led, supervised and provided strategic direction for workforce of 350+ employees.
Industrial Director
Bostik India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2021 - 07.2023
- Managed site operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Upgraded manufacturing sites to Global standards.
Site Director
Bostik India Pvt.Ltd.
03.2020 - 04.2021
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Optimized processes to maximize efficiency.
- Identified and implemented viable strategies for continuous improvement.
- Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- Maintained quality of product with robust inspections and assessment team.
- Created plant policies and procedures for safe and productive operations.
Site Manager
Huntsman International India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2016 - 03.2020
- Created weekly and monthly reports and presentations for management team.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Complied with safe operating practices and assessed operational procedures against best practices.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll, and ordered new materials for sites.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
Assistant Site Manager
Huntsman International India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2015 - 09.2016
- Resolved issues between employees and customers using company policies.
- Oversaw all daily office operations and equipment maintenance.
- Complied with safe operating practices and assessed operational procedures against best practices.
- Created weekly and monthly reports and presentations for management team.
Senior Production Manager
Huntsman International India Pvt. Ltd.
03.2012 - 12.2014
- Monitored and supported progress of plant production orders by managing shop capacity and loading functions at several facilities.
- Investigated and implemented ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity, and cost reduction.
- Coordinated activities required to bring product to market, aligned teams and bridged gaps between different functions.
- Managed and implemented marketing activities through research and strategic planning,
Manager of Operations
Reliance Industries Limited, RIL
07.2007 - 03.2012
- Deftly involved in the operations of Sulphur Complex of Refinery having capacity to recover 2025 TPD of Sulphur.
- Responsible for shift operation and maintenance activities related to SRU & TGTU in Sulphur Complex.
- Accountable for maintaining and ensuring compliance the utmost safety standards in the unit.
- Involved in planning of preventive & predictive maintenance schedules of various machinery and instruments to increase machine up time / equipment reliability
- Preparing PSM (Process Safety Management) documents and implementation of PSM elements.
- Responsible for preparation of Standard Operating Procedure for any non routine activities.
- Responsible for maintaining records of SAP based work permit system.
- Maintaining the routine sampling schedules of plants.
Production Engineer
Hindalco Industries Ltd, Birla Copper
10.2005 - 07.2007
- Created engineering documentation for manufacturing processes, equipment specifications and change notices.
- Decreased in-house production issues by establishing and coordinating sub-contracting and outsourcing requirements and processes.
- Inspected all machines and equipment and provided necessary repairs.
- Reviewed product designs for manufacturability or completeness.
- Determined root causes of failures and recommended changes in designs, tolerances or processing methods.
- Supervised entire production process and prepared proper documentation for dispatch.
Education
Leadership Academy Program -
Kyoto University
Paris01.2024
International Leadership Program - Organizational Leadership
Huntsman Corporation
USA03.2019
Lean Manufacturing -
Mckinsey & Company
USA06.2016
Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
SVMIT
South Gujarat03.2003
High School Diploma -
Sainik School Balachadi
Gujrat, India03.1999
Skills
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Operations Management
- Customer Satisfaction
- Strategic Thinker
- Lean Manufacturing
- Continuous Improvement
- Priority Management
- Capacity Planning
- Quality improvement
- Asset management
- Employee Engagement
- Value stream mapping
- Inventory Management
- Supply Chain operations
Accomplishments
- Promotions over the course of 21 years from Entry Level Position to the current position of Director of Operations.
- Safe & successful erection and commissioning of SRU units of RIL.
- Business Turnaround of Performance products BU at HUNTSMAN INDIA.
- Safety culture implementation across BOSTIK INDIA.
- Best in Class facility upgradation across BOSTIK INDIA manufacturing sites.
- Streamlining Supply Chain operations.
- Expanded footprints at manufacturing sites to support Business growth.
- Successful execution of Mergers & Acquisitions.
Timeline
Operations Director
Bostik India Pvt. Ltd.
08.2023 - Current
Industrial Director
Bostik India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2021 - 07.2023
Site Director
Bostik India Pvt.Ltd.
03.2020 - 04.2021
Site Manager
Huntsman International India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2016 - 03.2020
Assistant Site Manager
Huntsman International India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2015 - 09.2016
Senior Production Manager
Huntsman International India Pvt. Ltd.
03.2012 - 12.2014
Manager of Operations
Reliance Industries Limited, RIL
07.2007 - 03.2012
Production Engineer
Hindalco Industries Ltd, Birla Copper
10.2005 - 07.2007
Leadership Academy Program -
Kyoto University
International Leadership Program - Organizational Leadership
Huntsman Corporation
Lean Manufacturing -
Mckinsey & Company
Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
SVMIT
High School Diploma -
Sainik School Balachadi
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