Experience

Armstrong Dematic

• India
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Jan 2023 - Present



Kalashri Automation

• Pune

• Project Manager

  • Sep 2020 - Jan 2023

  Involved in Customer requirement from concept to execution stage Project scope understanding from Project PO, Proposal and Layout Internal KOM between internal & external customers To study and set up project plan and communicate with team and external customers. Budget sign off with stake holders and Monitoring Planning & tracking critical project activities by following CCPM principles Co-ordination between OEM and internal stakeholders for smooth execution of projects. Assigning responsibilities and setting deadlines for project related activities Managing changes in the project scope, project schedule & project costs by using appropriate review mechanisms Regular tracking and monitoring & highlighting project risks to top managements. Identify potential risk areas and take corrective recovery and control measures. Co-ordination for internal FAT with QC & FSM team & FAT with customer. Addressing the FAT points and publishing the snag points and their closure Dispatch related co-ordination with customer, logistics, sales, accounts & production Project handover to field services team Project review & monitoring with Field team till the handover & final closure of the project. Projects undertaken: a) Wheel & Tire Handling Line b) Roll Handling Line c) Cassette Manufacturing Line d) Aerosol Mixing & Filling Line Show less



Steelcase

• United States
• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operations Engineer

  • Jan 2018 - Sep 2020

  Prepared Business Cases for new Products & Machinery to Leadership Team Annual Capital & Expense Planning for business requirements Released MBOM and Routing for more than 1200 styles Lead the Cost Reduction program in packaging & generated savings of $50K by optimizing Packaging of products Prepare RFQ and RFI for new equipment requirements and define the scope of work after discussion with Global CFT Worked closely with procurement team to finalize contracts for the new equipment purchase considering all current and future requirements Designed complete layout from scratch with product and process flows Optimized the process by driving Automation (including LCA) in QA & Safety thereby establishing vigorous quality controls & eliminating unsafe conditions. Worked closely with Finance team to finalize Product costing & maintain COGS in system Lead CFT for the development of the PFMEA for Furniture Products during NPI of furniture products Driving Manufacturing readiness of New Products for the India Market Conducted Cost-Benefit Analysis for New Machine buy-offs as per business requirements Defined Packaging of existing products for the B2C market and formulated Packaging Strategy Working on Sustainability projects by making improvement in Packaging Driving Ergonomic Improvement by implementing material handling system to eliminate fatigue Supporting on development of Customized products & solutions Perform Technical review of Vendor for development Coached and mentored Graduate Trainees to improve their skill set Key Achievements- 1. Led the complete green field insourcing project of Wood Working setup from machinery, facility, NPI & project management terms 2. Achieved Space Saving of 2000sqft by optimizing the plant layout 3. Launch of Seating & Furniture products in the India Market within 6 months as Project Manager 4. Supported in establishing Industry 4.0 platform by guiding IT & Controls team Show less



Wipro PARI

• India
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Design Engineer

  • Oct 2017 - Jan 2018



IRY Engineering

• Pune

• Sr. Project & Estimation Engineer

  • May 2014 - Oct 2017

  Worked as project engineer for projects in Ford motors, John Deere, polycab wire etc. Responsible for preparation of detailed To-do list, scope study, drawing study. Preparing project schedules & technical specification sheets towards the successful execution and commissioning of projects, Conducting project review meetings for evaluating & taking adequate corrective actions if required. Responsible for initiating, planning, execution, tracking/ monitoring, controlling & completion of projects on time. Co-ordinating periodically with customer, vendor & suppliers for the accurate delivery of the project and similarly coordinate with different department like design, production team Responsible for monitoring the onsite installation & commissioning activities, documentation, safety related documentation etc. Project Details: Engine Indexing Machine: Ford Motors India Ltd, Gujrat. Automated B-pillar Tape Application System: Gold Saarugummi India Pvt Ltd, Gujarat. Conveyorized material handling System: Poly-cab Wires India Pvt Ltd, Gujarat Transmission Handling System John Deere Show less