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Varun Chandel
Maintenance manager
Nagpur
Summary
Ambitious Production Manager with 4 years of experience in manufacturing environments. Motivates employees to align performance with company objectives in fast-paced production environments. Superior competency in resource allocation, production scheduling and workflow management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Maintenance and Production Manager
Origami Cellulose Pvt Ltd
2023.11 - Current
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs for equipment, extending their lifespan and minimizing downtime due to malfunctions.
- Mentored new hires in company procedures, safety protocols, and technical skills necessary for their roles as maintenance professionals.
- Reduced downtime by efficiently overseeing the maintenance team and prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Optimized spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns.
- Conducted root cause analysis of recurring issues, devising long-term solutions that minimized future disruptions.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the maintenance team by encouraging open communication, problem-solving initiatives, and employee engagement activities.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
Production Manager
Vardhi Hygiene Products Pvt Ltd
2021.10 - 2023.11
- Directed manufacturing process and procedures to achieve goal of first run capability.
- Assessed manufacturing processes and recommended improvements to increase productivity.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees and worked with Human Resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Implemented quality improvement changes to minimize product defect rates.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Directed key personnel in correct production techniques to achieve required quality.
- Applied lean practices to balance workflow and eliminate unnecessary steps.
- Created and regularly updated department work instructions and reports.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Reduced chemical consumption by 30% which led to savings and reduced the cost per MT of paper
- Oversaw team of 100 employees from raw material to finish goods.
Production Engineer
Origami cellulose pvt ltd
2020.07 - 2021.10
- Maximized productivity by developing and implementing innovative production processes for new and existing products.
- Implemented process improvements to increase yields, improve quality and reduce downtime.
- Directed 70 person production team to introduce efficient methods of production.
- Analyzed product and process and provided actionable solutions for changes to processes, products or quality standards.
- Decreased rejection by applying process capability analysis and creating weekly defect reports.
- Practiced lean principles, like TPM & TQM which led to improvements in workflow and quality and waste reduction.
- Inspected all machines and equipment and provided necessary repairs.
- Supervised entire production process and prepared proper documentation.
Maintenance Engineer
Origami Cellulose pvt ltd
2018.07 - 2020.07
- Execute preventive maintenance per schedule/maintain breakdown data along with root cause analysis on daily basis.
- Handle all breakdown on daily basis in shifts and ensure 100% availability of every machine in each shift.
- Developed process improvements to increase reliability and equipment performance.
- Diagnosed and resolved machine operation variations and equipment problems.
- Dismantled defective machines and equipment and installed new or repaired parts.
- Developed work scope for contracted projects, analyzing received quotes and recommending preferred vendors.
- Assessed operating conditions and adjusted settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports.
- Oversaw team of 20 employees, conducting regular performance evaluations and providing opportunities for professional growth.
- Reduced coal consumption from 1200 kg/MT to 800 kg/MT
Education
Bachelors of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering And Mgmt.
Nagpur 2012.07 - 2018.07
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Acharya Shrimannarayan Polytechnic
Wardha 2009.06 - 2012.06
No Degree - Secondary School Certificate
ST John's High School
Nagpur 2008.06 - 2009.06
Skills
Production line management
Additional Information
1 - Erection and commissioning of 3 TPH boiler.
2 - Fabrication and erection of Air pre-heater in the boiler section
3 - Fabrication and erection of Wet Scrubber in the boiler section.
4 - Modification of 6TPD boiler into 8 TPD boiler for maximum boiler efficiency and to reduce
coal consumption which sums up to the saving of 1.2 cr annually.
5 -Successfully implemented application of lean Manufacturing techniques like SMED & OEE in small scale industry.
Accomplishments
1st price in project competition at G.H. RAISONI ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY NAGPUR.
1st prize in paper presentation at ABHA GAIKWAD - PATIL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING NAGPUR.
2nd prize in paper presentation at JAGADAMBA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, YAVATMAL.
Software
Pro E
Certification
Industrial Training at Modern engineering
Timeline
Maintenance and Production Manager
Origami Cellulose Pvt Ltd
2023.11 - Current
Production Manager
Vardhi Hygiene Products Pvt Ltd
2021.10 - 2023.11
Production Engineer
Origami cellulose pvt ltd
2020.07 - 2021.10
Maintenance Engineer
Origami Cellulose pvt ltd
2018.07 - 2020.07
Industrial Training at Modern engineering
2013-12
Industrial Training at Vidharbha Gas vessel pvt ltd
2013-12
Bachelors of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering And Mgmt.
2012.07 - 2018.07
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Acharya Shrimannarayan Polytechnic
2009.06 - 2012.06
No Degree - Secondary School Certificate
ST John's High School
2008.06 - 2009.06
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