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Name Vipin RawatTitle Plant/ Manufacturing Operations | Projects – Greenfield/ Brownfield/ Capacity Enhancement/ Utilities |

Operations & Maintenance | Process Efficiency & ProductivityLocation Greater Noida, IndiaIndustry Automotive Public Profile URL https://www.in.linkedin.com/pub/vipin-rawat/23/1ba/8a1

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BackgroundSummary

Comprehensive experience of 21+ years of handling plant/ manufacturing operations and green field/ brown field projects to support growth of business with enhanced profitability. Gained exposure in the manufacturing sector - mainly with suppliers to automotive OEMs - and power equipment.

In the initial stages of my career, I gained experience in plant engineering, predictive/ preventive maintenance and utilities. This has evolved over the years to include plant operations and setting up projects - installation and commissioning of new machines and utilities systems, capacity enhancement as well as improvement of existing machines. Over the years, I have ensured operational effectiveness of plant & utilities; have streamlined processes for production optimisation; maintained systems and procedures for operational improvement and safety.

Recognised for expertise in production planning, process excellence and techno-commercial skills. A large part of my role is providing strategic inputs for growth and performance enhancement. I have showcased organisation and project capabilities and provided technical sales support to potential customers.

I have set up projects within India and Sri Lanka, right from conceptualisation, budgeting, selection of consultants and suppliers, designing plant layout, civil construction, mechanical and electrical systems, installation and commissioning – have been acknowledged for completing the entire process successfully within the scheduled time and cost frameworks.

I have travelled overseas for training (Japan), attending conferences and exhibitions (China), sourcing, selection and pre-despatch inspection of machinery (Taipei, Los Angeles, Sao Paolo).

I have worked with technically qualified teams/ colleagues; known for coaching and mentoring team members to reach their full potential.

Experience

Company Name MAT BRAKES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITEDTitle General Manager – Operations & Projects Location Sonepat, IndiaTime Period Jan 2014 - PresentDescription:

My current role entails managing plant operations and setting up projects for the group company of MAT Holdings Inc which supplies products to the automotive and power equipment sectors. The business in India manufactures and exports asbestos free disc brake pads and brake linings for passenger and commercial vehicles of global OEMs.

I handle responsibility to ensure profitable growth of business assisted by a team of 550 employees; arrange working capital for smooth operations while ensuring compliance with statutory/ legal requirements

ProjectsSet up a Greenfield project in Sonepat (HR) for annual production of 24 million sets of passenger vehicle brake pads and 24 million pcs of commercial vehicle linings - commissioned the plant to initiate commercial production within 10 months.Implemented energy-saving projects for optimal utilization of available resources with a key focus on bottom line/ profitability

Plant OperationsIntroduced review mechanism of P & L account management to monitor manufacturing cost, RMC, wages and consumables which increased profitability from ~3% to 7%

Improved plant productivity from 52% to 72% while reducing manufacturing cost by 12%; plant effectiveness for machine utilization went up to 78% and efficiency to 81%Implement Lean Production system, improve machine uptime and product quality, handle SCM activities for reduced inventory days; facilitate product launches. Company Name MAKINO AUTO INDUSTRIES PRIVATE LIMITEDTitle Head - OperationsLocation Noida, India Time Period Jan 2011 – Dec 2013Description:

I handled responsibility for P&L of the plant at Noida for the company which is the largest manufacturer of clutch assemblies/ plates, brakes and components for automotive OEMs, achieved business growth of >300% in 3 years with a robust bottom line. Handled a team of 22 direct and 475 indirect reports; achieved manpower optimization through better job allocations, internal transfers and lean manufacturing at the accident-free plant. Worked with teams across functions, including R&D, purchase, Business Development.

ProjectsSet up a green field project of aluminium high-pressure die casting in Noida in 2013 - initiated commercial production within 11 months.Implemented special improvement and energy saving projects to ensure optimal utilization of available resources with key focus on bottom line/ profitability

Plant OperationsImproved plant productivity from 36% to 82% and further to 92.3% during the tenure; at the same time, reduced manufacturing cost by 40% through control over consumables and power cost.Converted Diesel Fired Melting Furnaces to Gas Fired Furnaces which led to saving of fuel consumption.Planned and ensured adherence to preventive and predictive maintenance schedule; increased efficiency (OEE) from 59% to 71%

Commercial OperationsParticipated in annual business planning and budgeting, carried out business development and acquired orders, achieving OTD 100% from initiation of operations: Hero Moto Corp for supply of 6 M Friction Plates per annum for 100cc Bike TVS Motors for supply of 1.2 M/ annum of Inner Clutch Assemblies for 100cc Bike and Clutch Assemblies for XL Moped

Company Name SUKAM POWER SYSTEMS LIMITED Title Unit HeadLocation Baddi, IndiaTime Period Apr 2007 – Dec 2010Description:Career Growth Path:(Oct 2009 – Dec 2010) Unit Head (Nov 2008 – Sep 2009) Assistant General Manager (Apr 2008 – Oct 2008) Senior Manager (Apr 2007 – Mar 2008) Manager

I worked through a number of roles in the battery division of the company, initially setting up the project and eventually, as Unit Head for entire plant operations of Sealed Maintenance Free (VRLA), Auto & LA Battery Plant.

Greenfield ProjectI was associated with setting up the project at Baddi for annual production of 1.2 million Lead Acid, VRLA and Tubular Batteries; commissioned the commercial production within 15 months. Handled entire end-to-end activities (mechanical/ electrical/ civil) of the project, right from conceptualisation, budgeting, detailed design and engineering of plant layout.Sourced and conducted techno-commercial negotiations with consultants, suppliers and contractors Ensured 100% compliance to all legal & statutory requirements; obtained necessary approvals from Pollution Control Board, Fire Department, Electricity Board and Labor Department, etc.

Plant OperationsEstablished production & maintenance functions, laid down Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), quality standards, process parameters & complete maintenance schedule (preventive, predictive & B/D).Ensured optimum utilization of production capacity by monitoring and measuring performance of plants and by devising timely corrective measures through Data Analysis.

Improved ITR (Inventory Turnover Ratio) by good planning for minimum WIP and RM inventory; also, reduced cycle time and achieved rejection of less than 1% by streamlining the process Implemented Quality System in line with TS – 16949 and World Manufacturing Practice from initiation of the plant

UtilitiesAchieved power factor (0.99) from the 1st day itselfHandled installation & commissioning of utilities and ETP & STP, completing the same within 58 days against average industrial standard of 120 days.Completed installation and commissioning of 33KV Distribution System within 35 days against normal industry standard of 90 days.

Company Name MOTHERSON SUMI ELECTRIC WIRES LIMITED Title Head – Engineering & Projects/ Maintenance & Utilities Location Noida, IndiaTime Period Apr 1997 – Mar 2007Description:Career Growth Path:(Apr 2005 – Mar 2007) Head – Engineering & Projects and Maintenance & Utilities (May 2002 – Mar 2005) Assistant Manager - Maintenance & Utilities (Apr 1997 – Apr 2002) Senior Engineer

In the initial stages of my stint with MSEW (a division of Motherson Sumi Systems Limited – MSSL), I headed maintenance operations for production machines and utilities of the company which is a leading manufacturer of automotive wiring harnesses and mirrors for passenger cars in India. In the last 2 years with the company, I also handled projects for installation (electrical/ mechanical/ civil) and commissioning of new machines and utilities systems as well as for improvements in existing machines. My responsibility also included selection of new equipment for capacity enhancement. During this period, I created a team of multi-skilled operators/ workers.

Greenfield ProjectsInstalled production facilities with associated utilities in Bangalore in 2000 and in Noida in 2005; commercial production was initiated within 12 months

Brownfield ProjectSet up a project for Motherson Electrical Wires Lanka Private Limited (MWL) in 2003 at Sri Lanka, the commercial production of which was started within 6 months. I was later posted for one year as Unit Head of Sri Lankan Operations.

Maintenance Operations- improved plant effectiveness (including machine utilization) from 51% to 69% and machine efficiency from 60% to 72%- maximized machine uptime to 98.5% through effective preventive and predictive maintenance, with breakdown coming

down from 3.2% to 1.8% of total machine running time- reduced cost of maintenance by 12% through major overhaul of old machines- brought down scrap of major raw materials – Cu came down from 6% to 2%; PVC came down from 16% to 7.5%

Utilities – Projects & OperationsLiaised with government authorities like UPSEB and was able to successfully reduce power and fuel cost by 27%Handled from conception to installation of a 33 KV Sub Station in Sector 60 Noida

Spare Parts Carried out planning and optimization of spare parts; also developed indigenous spare parts

Company Name HINDON RIVER MILLS (Textile Division of DCM Shriram Industries Limited)Title Officer – Engineering Services Location Ghaziabad, IndiaTime Period Apr 1994 – Mar 1997Description:I joined RB as Head

During this period, I looked after plant engineering and preventive maintenance as well as cost control through localization of spare parts.

Education

School: Symbiosis University, Pune Dates Attended: Result Awaited

Degree: PGDBA Field of Study Operations Management

School: COEB, Badnera; Amravati University Dates Attended: 1993Degree: Bachelor of EngineeringField of Study Electronics & Communication

Awards & Honours

Award: Gold Medal - Low Cost Automation Championship, Dubai (UAE)Year of Award: 2006Awarded by: SumiTomo Group, Japan

TrainingName of Training/ Certification: CEO simulation workshopYear of Training/ Certification: 2012Awarded by: en Paradigm Knowledge Solutions, CIIE, Ahmedabad

Name of Training/ Certification: Lean ManufacturingYear of Training/ Certification: 2002Awarded by: Sundaram Clayton Ltd., New Delhi

Name of Training/ Certification: Pika - Pika Implementation & EvaluationYear of Training/ Certification: 2004Awarded by: SumiTomo Wiring System Ltd., Japan

Name of Training/ Certification: 7QC Tools & TPM Year of Training/ Certification: 2000Awarded by: CII – ACMA, New Delhi

Name of Training/ Certification: QS 9000 Internal Auditor Training Year of Training/ Certification: 1999Awarded by: Qualiquest, New Delhi

Name of Training/ Certification: 6RA70 Digital DC drive Year of Training/ Certification: 2001Awarded by: Siemens, Delhi

Statistical Process Control, FMEA, Management Training on Interpersonal skills, Transactional Analysis, Problem Solving, Leadership & Team Building, Stress Management and Organizational Behavior.

Attended training modules on TS 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 Attended seminars organized by Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers Having Engagements with Yoneda San (Ex Yamaha), Naguchi San (Ex Fuji Chemical Co Japan), Nakijima San (Ex Sumitomo

Corporation) for Best Technical Expertise in Friction Material Technology and Best Management and Manufacturing Practices

Skills

Strategic Planning | Annual Planning | Budgeting | Plant Operations | Greenfield project | Brownfield project | Utilities | Preventive maintenance | Predictive Maintenance | Plant Engineering | Process Improvement | Lean Management | capacity enhancement | OEE | efficiency | productivity | Installation | Commissioning | Cost Control | Team Building | Machine Uptime

Languages

Language English | Hindi

Personal Details

Birthday August 18, 1971

Advice for Contacting

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