Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Growing professional who is productive, motivated with the ability to analyze and solve issues in a fast paced environment. With a strong experience in engineering and supervisory role. Management Graduate from UBC, Sauder School of Business. Presently in the field of Logistics and Supply Chain . Experienced Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the Marine/Shipping industry with a Bachelor of Technology in Marine Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani India.
* Have been part of the team responsible for setting up a new warehouse, implementing a WMS and developing a shipping, warehousing model for the company as part of the start-up phase. Well versed in handling ERP systems involving shipping, procurement, inventory management. * Developed and created new SOPs, processes in order to achieve efficiency, Also implemented new KPI tracking, analysis to accomplish maximum utilization, best working and storage practices for inventory accuracy. * Responsible for regular training of direct reporting coordinators and team members, conduct regular checks and audits to maintain safe work practices and be in alignment with regulatory bodies.
* Lead, develop and manage about 200 people on the warehouse floor in an unionized environment. * Provide continuous support to 20 direct reports. Daily tasks included supervising, training direct reports for better and safe performance. * Role of a supervisor gave me a first hand experience on developing solutions to customer challenges, initiate process improvements, improvising and executing action plans to achieve internal and external goals. * Apart from operations, I was involved in planning and scheduling the labor force on weekly basis depending upon the demand and availability of skilled labor. * Also performed the duties of transportation supervisor when needed, by managing the loading and transportation department.
* Member of the 37th Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica and worked as a Station Engineer (Operation and Service Engineer) in-charge for the Power Generation, Heating ventilation and Air conditioning, Fuel farm and other auxiliary machinery. * Job included Planning and Streamlining Maintenance Schedule, Job Sequencing and Technical Operations.
* First assistant to senior in full charge of the engineering watch. * Actively assisting the engineering team in repair and maintenance of Marine Diesel Generators, Propulsion Systems, Boilers, Power Plant Systems, Pumps and Pumping Systems, Fuel Oil Separation Systems and High Voltage Power Equipment. * Held the responsibilities of Engine room Log-Book record keeping, manoeuvring in ports and Watch-keeping in High-Risk Areas (piracy zone)