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Lieutenant Commander Zeeshan Khan
Indian Navy
New Delhi
Summary
Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Project Manager - Submarine Construction Project
Indian Navy
New Delhi
09.2020 - Current
- Ensured completion of new strategic defense project as per planned schedule by Integrating various functional teams, planning, monitoring and, creating business proposals and concluding 15+ contracts with foreign OEMs of total value worth INR 700 Cr+
- Achieved business efficiency by leading team engagements and overseeing across work streams, identifying common sources of technical issues, making recommendations, preparing functional documents, and communicating key insights to product team during working-level meetings
- Enhanced efficiency of team members through effective peer mentorship and thought leadership, assigning specific tasks, conducting expert training sessions concerning product knowledge and business requirements for existing and new projects and engaging each team member with consultant
- Carried out recruitment of 35+ skilled human capital for new projects by using recruitment tools (tests, background checks, structured interviews) for project-specific technical tasks thereby able to manage complex projects under aggressive timelines
Senior Quality Manager - Policy & Planning
Indian Navy
Visakhapatnam
01.2018 - 09.2020
- Achieved process improvement on Lean Principles and followed change management to develop better coordination between various functional areas, leading to 25% reduction in lead time, boosting employees’ morale and enhancing organizational productivity
- Lead a dedicated team of 18+ professionals through an innovative and complex transformation of engineering layout drawings into models through human-centered design-led approach to layout resulting in 20% reduction in rework and cumulative savings of INR 50 Cr+ in 2 years
- Facilitated cross-functional partnership with Russian consultants for resolution of project-related technical quarries faced by Indian specialists resulting in efficient operation of a multi-million-dollar project at prototype stage
- Drafted change management policies and implemented strict compliance on human safety thereby attaining high-quality fail-proof operations and reduction in accidents by 80% in 2 years
Supply Chain Manager
Indian Navy
Mumbai
11.2016 - 01.2018
- Ensured 24x7 availability of spares and 100% customer satisfaction by identifying key customers through consumption pattern analysis, forecasting demand, shortlisting potential suppliers, and concluding 250+ contracts worth Rs 450 Cr+ with both Indian and foreign suppliers.
- Incorporated Just-in-Time lean system at organizational level by concluding 20+ Rate Contracts/ Service-level agreements (SLAs) for top-selling stock-keeping units (SKUs) resulting in optimized inventory and warehouse management, minimized machinery downtime and enhanced operational and functional efficiencies
- Achieved timely and uninterrupted supply of spares for 200+ organizations by leading a team of 30+ Supply Chain professionals (including Managers & Staff), identifying supply-demand gaps for 3 lakhs+ inventory type, clearing bottle-necks and following priority management for planned activities
- Ensured operational excellence of Supply Chain Management from First Mile to Last Mile, identification and mitigation of risks, hence providing functional solutions to all requirements while confirming compliance with Organization’s policies and alignment with goals
- Achieved ~10% pruning in scaled inventory by carrying out inventory control operations with ABC, VED, FSN, and HML analysis techniques, leading to a reduction in inventory carrying costs, limiting stock-out, and focused inventory management
- Carried out internal audits, followed process improvement, guided store managers & coordinate with different functional managers for accurate stock and data updates. Liaised with Central Audit Agencies (CAG) to resolve legacy issues and to perpetuate compliance with Govt. regulations
- Led comprehensive Sourcing, Warehousing & Distribution Planning with SAP-enabled centralized Material & Budget Management Software
Operations Manager - Naval Ships (Karwar & Ganga)
Indian Navy
Mumbai
07.2013 - 11.2016
- Successfully led operational replenishment at foreign ports & Underway replenishment (UNREP) by Fuel tanker ships resulting in reduced turnaround time at foreign ports and a fully operational cycle
- Planned scope for long-term maintenance period, coordinated with stakeholders and monitored multiple work fronts thus concluding project within 4 months against industry standard of 6 months
- Successfully carried out highly risky strategic sea operations for national security by imparting skill development and training to team, ensured immediate resolution of defects at sea with optimal utilization of available resources and inculcated never dying positive attitude amongst team members resulting in desired results with zero harm to personnel
- Accomplished 100% operational readiness of ship with a team of 75+ technical combatants through planned maintenance activities, Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) and risk management, and coordination with stakeholders, with a focus on task completion within stipulated timelines and nil cost overruns
- Participated in Multi-National Exercises with Foreign Navies & underwent Anti-Piracy Operations in the Gulf of Aden (Oman) to provide a safe route to merchant vessels from Somalian pirates
- Architected measured initiatives to mitigate risk, thereby ensuring various requirements for operations, technical & logistics support for prolonged sustainability at sea by assessing physical, material, operational & external risks
Leadership and Team Manager
Indian Navy
Ezhimala
07.2011 - 07.2013
- Joined Navy after completing Mechanical Engineering. I received Cadet Training at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala
- Post Cadet Training, deployed to various frontline establishments for orientation and also to Engineering establishments where I acquired hands-on-skills and functional aspects of Armed forces
- Training at various Defense Establishments across country to acquire strategic, tactical and operational skills so as to accomplish National Goals
Education
Certification Programme - Business Management
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade
New Delhi 12.2022 - Current
Executive MBA - International Business Management
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade
New Delhi 10.2021 - 02.2023
Post-Graduation - Marine Engineering
Cochin University of Science And Technology
Lonavala 01.2012 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Uttar Pradesh Technical University
Lucknow 07.2007 - 06.2011
Skills
Project Management
undefinedAccomplishments
- Commended for professional excellence by Secretary DRDO whilst managing the advanced technology vehicle platform project
- Adjudged as the Best student during Basic Mountaineering Course at the National Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports (NIMAS) at Dirang, Assam (Ministry of Defense)
- Commended for professional excellence by Commander-in-Chief (C-in-C), Western Naval Command whilst conducting strategic operations
- Awarded bronze medal (3rd rank) in academics at the college level during B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering)
Software
Rstudio
SPSS (IBM)
ERP Tools - SAP
CATIA
Microsoft Project
Certification
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
Timeline
Project Management Foundations
03-2023
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
01-2023
Certification Programme - Business Management
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade
12.2022 - Current
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
10-2022
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
10-2022
Executive MBA - International Business Management
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade
10.2021 - 02.2023
Project Manager - Submarine Construction Project
Indian Navy
09.2020 - Current
Certified Welding Inspector
05-2019
Senior Quality Manager - Policy & Planning
Indian Navy
01.2018 - 09.2020
Supply Chain Manager
Indian Navy
11.2016 - 01.2018
Operations Manager - Naval Ships (Karwar & Ganga)
Indian Navy
07.2013 - 11.2016
Post-Graduation - Marine Engineering
Cochin University of Science And Technology
01.2012 - 07.2013
Leadership and Team Manager
Indian Navy
07.2011 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Uttar Pradesh Technical University
07.2007 - 06.2011
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