Silvassa, Daman and Diu, India
Operations and manufacturing professional with 11+ years of experience in Tool Room Management, Die Shop Operations, Production Management, CNC Machining, CAD/CAM, New Product Development, Process Improvement, and Manufacturing Excellence. Currently working as Deputy Manager – Operations at Hindalco Industries Ltd., with strong experience in high-technology tool room setup, die manufacturing, shopfloor execution, vendor development, SOP implementation, manpower management, preventive maintenance coordination, quality improvement, and cost optimization. Skilled in die development, extrusion tooling, 3D modeling, CAM programming, Wire Cut EDM, VMC, HMC, EDM, Q-Form simulation, AutoCAD, CATIA V5, SolidWorks, Delcam, Edgecam, SAP, ERP, 5S, Kaizen, IMS, ERM, POSH training, Human Rights training, and team capability building. Known for combining technical expertise, operational leadership, cross-functional coordination, and continuous improvement mindset to improve quality, cost, delivery, productivity, safety, and shopfloor discipline.
• Coordinated the end-to-end setup of a high-technology tool room, including selection of machines and tooling, and oversaw installation and commissioning of HMC, VMC, Wire Cut EDM, Surface Grinding, Heat Treatment, and Radial Drilling equipment. • Managed die shop execution by monitoring process priorities, production requirements, and technical issue resolution on the shopfloor. • Performed statistical analysis to improve die manufacturing performance, process consistency, and operational efficiency. • Managed 3D modeling, CAM programming, Wire Cut programming, EDM programming, and program checking activities. • Supported Phoenix system implementation and trained employees to use the system effectively across operational areas. • Drove vendor development and system improvement initiatives to support production capability and shopfloor effectiveness. • Identified opportunities to improve equipment utilization, work practices, and process flow to reduce conversion cost and raise quality standards. • Prepared correction procedures, conducted die inspection of parts, and provided training and guidance to team members. • Led corrective and preventive actions for customer complaints and coordinated with maintenance teams to reduce breakdowns through preventive maintenance planning. • Ensured implementation of SOPs and work instructions, monitored die life improvement actions, managed manpower, and coordinated 5S and Kaizen. • Served as Technical Trainer, POSH Trainer, Human Rights Trainer, IMS Document Coordinator, Risk Management Coordinator (ERM), and member of Accident Investigation and Emergency Response Committees.
➢ Performing statistical analysis in order to improve existing extrusion and Die shop process and performance. ➢ Mentoring & monitoring the performance of team members to ensure efficiency in process operations and meeting of production targets. ➢ To check feasibility of die, all over costing of die and discussion with customer for any problem related with die. ➢ To plane for Q-Form simulation, Autodesk 3d Model and CAM program for new die. ➢ Check the Die design, shrinkage and bearing height in initial stage of die designing. ➢ Monitoring of die manufacturing process as per priority and requirements. ➢ Responsible for timely trials of new sections and get customer approval by not exceeding two trials. ➢ Plan dies correction monitor and analyze die failure. And ensure the die correction lead time less than 48hours. ➢ Analyses Die Failure Reasons, Root cause for the failure, Pending Order Status in order to complete the order on time. ➢ Mapped the scope for modifications in equipment, process flow and working practices for controlling & reducing conversion cost per unit produced; implemented effective techniques to bring efficiency in operations to improve quality standards & achieved maximum cost savings ➢ Prepare correction procedures, Die Inspection of Parts, give training to the down line. ➢ To take corrective and preventive action for complaint received from customers. ➢ Coordinating with Maintenance Team to control breakdowns with effective PM plans for Toolroom. ➢ Monitoring of die performance and system to improve die life. ➢ Monitoring all the Work Instructions and SOP related to the operation and implement. ➢ To manage all manpower in Tool shop. Train and motivated to complete work in easy and fast way. ➢ Coordinate 5S and KAIZEN activities
Q-Form 3d Model and simulation project for new section. Responsible for all new die development activities and related requirements. Prepare 3d model and CAM program for new die . Responsible for Tool Room CNC activity. Prepare wire cut program. Prepare turning sketch for lathe machine. Responsible for to deliver new die on time as per required design. Responsible to maintain manpower equipment, machines and tools Responsible to maintain machine and calibration of equipments timely. Die bearing height And shrinkage Responsible to maintain required tools into library. Responsible for the Die Inspection of Parts. Prepare all the Work Instructions and SOP related to the Operation and implement them on the Machine so that operator can easily understand. Coordinate 5S and KAIZEN activities.
Responsible for the final inspection of the product. Responsible for Product & Process Audit as per Plan (In-house). Responsible for All shop floor activity and part availability. Monitoring the shop floor on the daily basis and achieve the target date of the completion of project. Responsible for on time delivery of the vehicle to the customer. Coordinate 5S and KAIZEN activities.
Plastic part inspection and maintaining availability