Vishal Thorave

• Key performance indicators to be managed are product availability (MPS), Inventory Turns, MOSR (Mfg. Order Status Report) attainment, Production Plan accuracy, Reduction of Local RM/PM Inventory and Non-Working Inventory.
• Lead S&OP meeting considering plant challenges & conflict resolutions.
• Prepared production schedules for various manufacturing activities and maintained levels to achieve consumer demands.
• Rough Cut Capacity Planning for Short Term & Long Term Plan and Load levelling of WorkCentre’s across Factory.
• Generated weekly and monthly reports highlighting KPIs such as on-time deliveries and inventory accuracy.
• Conduct regular reviews of backlog orders, share updates with Supply Planners/customer service teams & work closely with them to increase Product Availability (PAN India & Facility Level).
• Resolved any issues related to material shortages or quality control problems in a timely manner.
• Identified potential risks within the supply chain process and developed mitigation strategies accordingly.

• Distinction of winning 3rd prize for Kaizen of ‘Productivity Improvement On Lathe Machine By Flange Modifications’ in Best Innovative Kaizen Category for Year 2012 & Best Kaizen in Q4 of Year 2012.
• Handling the localization of imported consumables to maximize cost benefits & Developed a local supplier to reduce cost and delivery issues resulting in over $ 4000 savings per annum.
• Successfully completed Green Belt Six Sigma Project ‘Yield Improvement of VHB & DCTT Products which results in annual Cost saving of $20000.
• Pivotal in improving Coater OEE by 8 % in last 2 Yrs.
• Played a key role in maintaining 5 S & EHS discipline on shop floor.
• Demonstrated excellence in implementing Kaizen & Poka Yoke to improve Quality, Safety & Cost.

Joined as GET and was promoted as Senior Engineer in Aug'09

• Implemented Two Bin Kanban System at Engine accessories Box Packing Section which results in reduction of Customer complaints of wrong supply from 2.8% to 1.1%.
• Distinction of winning 2nd Prize in ‘Energy Quiz Competition for Managers-Khadki Plant’