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SANJAY THAKUR
FACTORY MANAGER
MUSCAT,OMAN
Summary
Goal-oriented Manufacturing Manager with 29 years of experience leading productive teams and increasing profitability through streamlining processes and identifying areas of improvement. Resourceful and adaptable collaborator with knowledge of enhancing operations and maintaining high standards of safety practices. Proven leader with dedication to organization and effective management.
Overview
10
10
Certifications
12
12
years of post-secondary education
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Factory Manager
Oman Oasis Water Company SAOC
Muscat, OMAN
10.2015 - Current
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules and disciplinary action.
- Monitored and supported progress of plant production orders by managing shop capacity and loading functions at 2 facilities.
- Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
- Changed equipment over to new products to meet all customer requirements.
- Devised and administered cost control initiatives saving .
- Implemented knowledge to provide product quality assurance and executed inventory maintenance, optimizing work time.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
- Minimized lags by leading and scheduling personnel, boosting morale and implementing new protocols.
- Maximized resource utilization and achieved production targets by managing day-to-day usage of department resources.
- Wrote production reports to help senior leadership make accurate operational plans and decision.
- Assessed quality control report data from SAP to monitor and detect issues with quality of final products.
- Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records.
- Arranged beneficial deals with suppliers for materials to stay within budget limitations.
- Collaborated with technical and administrative teams to develop and implement successful corrective plans.
- Oversaw hiring processes for over 80 permanent and temporary seasonal staff.
- Designed departmental budgets to cut company manufacturing costs by 10%.
- Anticipated and addressed production problems, material shortages, equipment malfunctions and unavoidable delays.
- Evaluated production levels, quality standards and maintenance actions to identify and address operational problems and maintain targets.
- Identified areas for business improvements and utilized client feedback to drive developments.
- Planned project resources by assigning funds, materials and staff throughout lifecycle of projects.
- Established and oversaw budget covering complete year and project operational areas.
- Implemented scheduled maintenance, retooling production status sheets and driving tasks to achieve scheduling effectiveness.
- Applied lean principles to improve workflow and quality and reduce waste.
- Recognized low-cost suppliers and managed deliveries to cut downtime and save costs.
- Analyzed and determined resolutions to multi-faceted issues that affected management and business objectives.
- Utilized proven problem-solving techniques to improve customer satisfaction and vendor relations.
- Surpassed company objectives by cooperating with staff and team members to share and actualize processes to accomplish established goals.
- Coordinated company projects and programs that supported manufacturing function.
- Worked with senior leadership to complete under-budget management on complex issues.
- Boosted efficiency 92% by SMED and CLIT eliminating worker downtime.
Project Development Manager
London Distillers Kenya Limited
Nairobi, Kenya
03.2007 - 09.2015
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Updated operational methods, oversaw accounting procedures, tracked information and compiled data to improve efficiency.
- Fostered relationships with vendors to foster positive working relationships.
- Reined in project costs while meeting key milestones.
- Provided accurate, detailed quantity take-offs from project drawings and technical specifications.
- Headed project teams specializing in design and launch activities.
- Managed all phases of projects from procurement to commission.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
- Identified, reviewed and applied policies and procedures.
- Oversaw high profile projects for by planning, designing, and scheduling phases.
- Reduced expenditures by effectively negotiating vendor and service contracts to drive savings.
- Provided management for internal personnel, contractors and vendors.
- Oversaw annual budget to handle supply, labor and maintenance needs.
- Boosted revenues by coordinating and executing projects and growing inventory diversity.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
- Eliminated discrepancies in progress by reviewing performance, spend and timeline.
- Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
- Reviewed or evaluated proposals or bids to make recommendations regarding awarding of contracts.
- Supervised multi-disciplinary team and helped each member develop his or her unique skills and talents, promoting group productivity and cohesion.
- Interacted with business executives to identify requirements and created project scopes to help meet objectives.
- Assessed projects to determine project specification compliance, as well as conformance company's high quality standards.
- Promoted project success and team member safety by coordinating proactive and thorough training programs.
- Utilized talents in project management, organization and time management to successfully juggle simultaneous tasks and clients.
- Managed energy renewable projects , from project scope to commercial operation.
Production Manager
Bisleri International Private Limited
New Delhi, INDIA
03.1999 - 04.2007
- Directed manufacturing process and operational efficiency procedures to achieve goal of first run capability.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees and worked with Human Resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Planned production schedules , taking employee production rates, company needs and seasonal changes into account.
- Defined manufacturing performance standards and reviewed outcome of performance goals to set future targets.
- Met aggressive production and safety goals while minimizing equipment downtime.
- Maintained and communicated daily productivity and shipment reports for all departments.
- Developed and implemented cost controls and other expense reduction measures.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge and information about technology and plant management best practices.
- Drove daily production activities with effective communication and leadership.
- Established position requirements, schedules and production team processes.
- Revitalized operational structures and procedures to successfully control turnover and waste, enhance output and boost overall quality.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Applied lean practices to balance workflow and eliminate unnecessary steps.
- Maintained machinery to prevent overloads and avoid malfunctions.
- Recommended and executed quality improvements for production and product quality.
- Researched and tested new materials for production.
- Identified and planned for resources needed to accomplish production objectives.
- Planned, organized and managed operations, including ordering materials and supplies, workflow management and timely production.
- Overcame obstacles and variables to maintain production efficiency, meet deadlines and achieve high levels of profitability.
- Implemented quality improvement changes to minimize product defect rates.
- Delivered operating plans and growth objectives.
- Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.
- Implemented scheduled maintenance, retooling production status sheets and driving tasks to achieve scheduling effectiveness.
- Escalated safety and quality issues and initiated remedial actions promptly.
- Created and updated department work instructions and reports on regular basis.
- Worked with quality manager to achieve proper segregation and recycling of all wash and rework.
- Managed product quality to guarantee compliance with quality policies, procedures and systems.
- Routinely improved product quality and reduced delivery costs.
- Completed and recorded all recycling and rework documentation with high degree of accuracy.
- Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to meet aggressive production schedules.
- Procured required manufacturing equipment and parts.
- Successfully managed production activities to achieve on-time shipment of orders.
- Managed documentation of and training on production procedures and work instructions.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Assigned appropriate manufacturing supervisor, assembler and operator duties.
Education
MBA - Production
National Institute of Business Management
Chennai 03.2012 - 03.2014
MBA - Operations Management
National Institute of Business Management
Chennai 03.2010 - 06.2011
Masters in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
IIMT
AHMEDABAD 03.2017 - 04.2019
Hons. in Chemistry - Chemistry
MLS Collage of Science
INDIA 04.1989 - 03.1990
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
MLC Collage of Science
INDIA 04.1987 - 04.1989
Intermediate of Science - Chemistry
YSM
Ranchi 04.1985 - 04.1987
Matriculation - SCIENCE
SVM
Ranchi 01.1984 - 04.1985
Skills
Chemical processing skillfulness
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of Plastic Project.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 180 staff members.
Certification
Emerging Leadership development Program (Manipal Global Nxt University)
Interests
Timeline
Masters in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
IIMT
03.2017 - 04.2019
Factory Manager
Oman Oasis Water Company SAOC
10.2015 - Current
MBA - Production
National Institute of Business Management
03.2012 - 03.2014
MBA - Operations Management
National Institute of Business Management
03.2010 - 06.2011
Project Development Manager
London Distillers Kenya Limited
03.2007 - 09.2015
Production Manager
Bisleri International Private Limited
03.1999 - 04.2007
Hons. in Chemistry - Chemistry
MLS Collage of Science
04.1989 - 03.1990
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
MLC Collage of Science
04.1987 - 04.1989
Intermediate of Science - Chemistry
YSM
04.1985 - 04.1987
Matriculation - SCIENCE
SVM
01.1984 - 04.1985
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