Arokiaraj Antoine Lourduraja
Operations Head - Factory
Puducherry
Summary
Adept at driving operational excellence and organizational development, significantly enhanced efficiency and reduced costs. Leadership in strategic planning and problem-solving, coupled with effective team building and inventory control, led to notable improvements in performance and customer satisfaction. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Head of Operations
Larsen & Toubro Construction
11.2019 - Current
- Increased customer satisfaction by actively addressing concerns and ensuring timely resolutions.
- Reduced operational costs through effective budget management and cost-saving strategies.
- Collaborated with executive leadership on strategic planning initiatives to drive business growth.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for staff, enhancing team performance and skill sets.
- Implemented risk assessment procedures to minimize potential disruptions across all areas of operation.
- Improved overall productivity with introduction of innovative process improvement initiatives.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve company goals, fostering collaboration and communication.
- Streamlined operational processes by identifying inefficiencies and implementing best practices.
- Managed crisis situations effectively by developing response plans in advance.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for maximum value and efficiency.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes, leveraging analytics to optimize operations.
Head of Unit - Structural Steel Rolling Mill
Larsen & Toubro Construction
03.2018 - 10.2019
- Forecasted future production needs accurately, allowing for strategic decision-making regarding staffing levels, equipment investments, and inventory management.
- Optimized processes to maximize efficiency.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Identified and resolved process and equipment issues to minimize production downtime.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Identified and implemented viable strategies for continuous improvement.
- Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
- Maintained quality of product with robust inspections and assessment team.
Central Planning & Outsourcing
Larsen & Toubro Construction
04.2016 - 02.2018
- Identified areas in need of improvement and implemented solutions.
- Review of budgeted costing and find avenues to reduce cost
- Review of work order & purchase order requirement
- Vendor management - for outsourcing
- Vendor development for Job work
- Outsourcing
Production Planning Manager
Larsen & Toubro Construction
04.2012 - 03.2016
- Improved inventory management practices, resulting in reduced waste and optimized stock levels.
- Reduced lead times for product deliveries through effective scheduling and resource allocation adjustments.
- Coordinated with logistics teams for timely distribution of finished goods minimizing transportation costs and maximizing customer satisfaction.
- Enhanced communication between departments by establishing regular meetings, reporting systems, and information sharing protocols.
- Managed team of planners, providing guidance, mentoring, and support to ensure their professional development and success in meeting departmental goals.
- Increased production efficiency by streamlining planning processes and implementing data-driven decision-making tools.
- Led successful demand planning initiatives that improved forecast accuracy while reducing stockouts and excess inventory levels.
- Worked closely with operations leaders to implement lean manufacturing principles throughout facility leading to increased efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align production goals with overall business objectives and customer demands.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by monitoring progress and adjusting plans as needed to meet deadlines.
- Utilized data analysis tools to identify and resolve production issues.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
Materials Planner
Larsen & Toubro Construction
04.2008 - 03.2012
- Supported new product development initiatives by providing materials planning expertise and ensuring timely availability of necessary components.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements within materials planning function, driving continuous improvement initiatives that led to increased efficiency.
- Improved production efficiency by streamlining materials planning processes and reducing lead times.
- Developed strong supplier relationships through regular communication and negotiation, ultimately leading to better pricing and delivery terms.
- Analyzed historical data to identify trends and anticipate future material requirements, ensuring adequate supply during peak periods.
- Implemented demand forecasting system to more accurately predict material needs, reducing excess inventory costs.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to maintain accurate records and ensure proper allocation of resources.
- Established safety stock levels for critical materials, reducing risk of stockouts and potential lost sales.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to resolve material shortages or delays, minimizing production downtime and ensuring timely deliveries to customers.
- Tracked placed orders to identify and resolve problems impacting on-time delivery.
- Collaborated with purchasing department to secure favorable contracts with suppliers, resulting in cost reductions throughout supply chain.
- Coordinated expedited orders with manufacturing affiliates to meet demand.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technology
The Birla Institute of Technology & Science
RAJASTHAN 06.2009 - 12.2012
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
Motilal Nehru Govt Polytechnic
Puducherry, India 06.2000 - 05.2003
Skills
Innovation & Creativity
undefinedCertification
Diploma in Project planning & Management using Primavera
Accomplishments
· Steel requirement planning rich experience in materials planning, handled 60000 MT per annum during 2008 to 2016 and never generated nonmoving steel category.
· Rationalization of steel procurement methodologies and modification in MRP had resulted to bring down the factory overall steel wastages from 5.0 % to 3.0 % for the volume of 60000MT of steel /annum
· By various measures the overall monthly inventory has brought down from 15000MT to 11000MT
· Standardization of cost working methodology among all three-transmission line tower manufacturing units. Uniformity and best platform to analyze the financial performance of factories.
· Analytical skill set and MIS activity supported to take major cost / supply related decision by top management at various critical situations.
· Being central planning, supported to Business Unit for 70000MT+ of Hot dip galvanized transmission line towers from outsourcing.
· 15% of Throughput enhancement by implementation of Theory of concepts (TOC) “in 25 yrs old conversion mill, without zero cost investment.
· Implemented the TOC concept for increasing throughput to the tune of 1600MT of critical component / annum, and simultaneously reduced vendor dependency from 11% to 4%.
· Actively participated on costing including capital expenses requirement (Man- Machine- cost) to set up a transmission line tower manufacturing unit at UAE.
Timeline
Head of Operations
Larsen & Toubro Construction
11.2019 - Current
Head of Unit - Structural Steel Rolling Mill
Larsen & Toubro Construction
03.2018 - 10.2019
Central Planning & Outsourcing
Larsen & Toubro Construction
04.2016 - 02.2018
Diploma in Project planning & Management using Primavera
11-2014
Production Planning Manager
Larsen & Toubro Construction
04.2012 - 03.2016
Pro E wildfire 2.0
11-2010
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technology
The Birla Institute of Technology & Science
06.2009 - 12.2012
Materials Planner
Larsen & Toubro Construction
04.2008 - 03.2012
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
Motilal Nehru Govt Polytechnic
06.2000 - 05.2003
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