Vivek Gopu
SR MANAGER-PRODUCTION & MAINTENANCE
VISAKHAPATNAM,AP
Summary
Experienced Production Management professional with a background in quality assurance and engineering. Proven ability to coordinate various organizational operations, from data collection to production report analysis. Eager to contribute to a team-oriented company by driving profitability, delivering quality products, and pursuing future advancement opportunities. Seasoned Maintenance Leader boasting 17 years in manufacturing industries, adept at leading cross-functional teams and optimizing plant machinery for optimal performance. Skilled in predictive maintenance techniques, with a notable track record of reducing machinery breakdowns by 35% over a decade.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
VERTICAL HEAD-PRODUCTION & PLANNING
ITP LIMITED
12.2024 - Current
- Oversee Production Operations: Manage and supervise all aspects of production, ensuring efficient and cost-effective operations.
- Strategic Planning: Develop and implement production strategies that align with the company's goals and objectives.
- Quality Control: Ensure that production processes meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
- Resource Management: Allocate and manage resources, including labor, equipment, and materials, to optimize production efficiency.
- Process Improvement: Identify areas for improvement in production processes and implement changes to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
- Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of production managers and supervisors, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
- Budget Management: Monitor and control production budgets, ensuring that expenditures stay within allocated limits.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.
- Stakeholder Communication: Maintain effective communication with stakeholders, including senior management, suppliers, and customers, to ensure alignment and address any issues promptly.
SR PLANT MANAGER-PRODUCTION, PLANNING & MAINTENANCE
PASCHAL FORMWORK INDIA LTD
06.2016 - 08.2024
- Production Planning and Control: Develop and implement production schedules to ensure optimal resource utilization and meet production targets.
- Monitor production processes and adjust schedules as needed to maintain on-time delivery of products.
- Expert in the production of Modular Formwork System, Slab Formwork using Deck System and Girders.
- Knowledge in the working of Monolithic Formwork in the aspect of columns which could be cost saving.
- Having vast experience in planning and controlling of the product and its time line in the aspect of delivery and commitments with the client.
- Managed high volume of manufacturing of more than 40 products per month.
- Had increased production rate by 20% with minimum labor by using Auto process machineries.
- Oversaw daily operations of 500 sq. ft. manufacturing plant.
- Prepared and recommended long-range plans for development of department personnel.
- Monitored and supported progress of plant production orders by managing shop capacity and loading functions at several facilities.
- Had vast experience in CNC machines, Hydraulic Punching Machines and Eccentric Power Press for different Operations in manufacturing unit.
- Quality Assurance: Implement quality control measures to ensure products meet company and industry standards.
- Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
- Team Management: Lead and motivate a team of production supervisors, technicians, and operators.
- Provide guidance, training, and performance feedback to ensure a skilled and efficient workforce.
- Inventory and Supply Chain Management: Coordinate with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure availability of raw materials and components.
- Manage inventory levels to minimize shortages and excess stock, optimizing working capital.
- Health, Safety, and Compliance: Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Implement best practices for workplace safety and promote a culture of safety awareness among employees.
- Production Orders using ERP LN 10.4.2: Production of raw material processed through Hydraulic Punching Unit and 200Mt hydraulic press was documented in the form of Production Orders.
- Semi-finished processed material from welding station and plywood cut through CNC machine were entered in ERP LN system as a reference.
- Finished Goods processed material through Assembly Line were documented in ERP LN system as a reference of Inventory allocation.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
- Implement lean manufacturing principles and techniques to streamline operations and enhance productivity.
- Maintenance of Plant & Machinery: Maintenance of Electrical 11kv sub-station, Switch Gear, Breakers, PCC, MCC panels and Diesel Generator.
- Maintenance of Utilities like Atlas copo Compressors, Hydraulic Punching Unit, Hydraulic Press, CNC machines, dust collector module, welding Jigs, Airless Painting Machines, Plywood cutting machines, forklift machine and water pump motors etc.
- Monitoring and maintaining of healthiness of all running and stationary equipment's.
- Handling all equipment general maintenance, break down maintenance and shut down maintenance.
- Monthly preparing and maintaining spares list as per our equipment spares requirement.
- Preventive maintenance, weekly, monthly, half yearly and yearly as per Schedule.
- Preparation of Shutdown job list and completing jobs as per schedule with zero delay.
- Preparing and producing consumption report, History card, risk assessment, SOP.
- Handling all equipment general maintenance, break down maintenance and shut down maintenance.
- Regularly verifying the check list to find out faulty equipment in running condition. If any fault is found, then rectifying the problem during sequence break.
- Updating daily log book, work notifications and consumed material in System Responsible for Utility area budgeting, procurement, and CAPEX procurements.
- Material codification, Planning, Drawing Development and DIN & ISO documentation.
ENGINEER-MAINTENANCE & PRODUCTION
WOLKEM INDIA LTD
05.2011 - 05.2016
- Visually inspected and tested machinery and equipment, performing routine preventive maintenance.
- Organized and directed maintenance shutdowns and startups.
- Production rate was increased by 25% by using time changing conveyor system and also by using minimal labor.
- Machines which yields more production were over-hauled and maintained by lubricants and oils for getting better efficiency.
- Maintained power factor of 0.99 to 1% and load factor of machine above 80% due reduce to loss to manufacturing unit.
- Dismantled defective machines and equipment and installed new or repaired parts.
- Assessed operating conditions and adjusted settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
- Scheduled and undertook periodic maintenance on all electrical installations, components, and equipment.
- Developed process improvements to increase reliability and equipment performance.
- Created engineering documentation, including manufacturing processes, equipment specifications and change notices.
- Performed root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions.
- Supervised entire production process and prepared proper documentation for dispatch.
- Communicated with other team members to enhance process and performance.
- Analyzed product and process and provided actionable solutions including changes to processes, products or quality standards where warranted.
- Implemented GMP process improvements to increase yields, improve quality and reduce downtime.
ASSISTANT ENGINEER-MAINTENANCE
ANDHRA CEMENTS LTD
04.2007 - 04.2011
- Scheduled and undertook periodic maintenance on all electrical installations, components, and equipment.
- Have experience in handling plant in shift duties and also handling labors in difficult situation.
- Controlled engineering activities to maintain work standards, adhere to timelines and meet quality assurance targets.
- Regularly maintained machineries to reduce breakdown time during processing.
- Had worked in maintenance of 6.6kv slip ring induction motors and liquid resistance starters which were used in Ball mill of capacity 50ton/hour and its operation.
- Daily, weekly and monthly maintenance works were strictly followed to increase efficiency of machinery.
- Had worked in maintenance of Electrostatic Precipitators, Shunt Reactors.
- Had knowledge in programming of LT meters, Frequency Drives and load cell programs.
- Had knowledge in trouble shooting of Weigh Bride balances, 1 ton, 150kg weigh scales in plant.
- Dismantled defective machines and equipment and installed new or repaired parts.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep running equipment operating at peak performance.
- Performed energy audits and recommended alternative sources of energy for reducing power consumption.
Education
BTECH - ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
JNTU
Skills
Plant and warehouse operations
Interests
Listening Music
Playing Cricket
Cooking
Interior Decorations
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 08/29/84
- Marital Status: Married
- Place of Birth: Kakinada
Software
MS OFFICE
SAP-ABAP
ERP-PP,PM BDE and MSO
Playing Cricket, Listening Music, Cooking and Travelling
PERSONAL DETAILS:- DATE OF BIRTH: 29-08-1984
MARTIAL STATUS: MARRIED BIRTH PLACE: KAKINADA
ADDRESS:-
VIVEK GOPU
S/O G V V S T KRISHNA RAO
FLAT NO 306-A BLOCK, VIJAYA VALENCIA APARTMENT AGANAMPUDI-530053, VISAKHAPATNAM DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH
CONTACT NO: 9963059252
Timeline
VERTICAL HEAD-PRODUCTION & PLANNING
ITP LIMITED
12.2024 - Current
SR PLANT MANAGER-PRODUCTION, PLANNING & MAINTENANCE
PASCHAL FORMWORK INDIA LTD
06.2016 - 08.2024
ENGINEER-MAINTENANCE & PRODUCTION
WOLKEM INDIA LTD
05.2011 - 05.2016
ASSISTANT ENGINEER-MAINTENANCE
ANDHRA CEMENTS LTD
04.2007 - 04.2011
BTECH - ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
JNTU
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