SAP
Anand Naik
Plant manager
Dubai,DU
Summary
Strategic and results-driven Plant Manager with 12+ years of experience in the building materials and industrial manufacturing sector. Proven expertise in leading cross-functional operations across production, maintenance, procurement, warehousing, and quality control. Known for driving Lean Manufacturing implementation, CAPEX optimization, and operational excellence.
Key achievements include improving OEE by 28%, reducing production costs by 18%, and delivering CAPEX projects worth AED 5M+. Adept at leading high-performance teams, enhancing safety compliance, and aligning plant initiatives with corporate objectives to increase profitability and scalability.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Plant Manager
Hira Group
03.2016 - Current
- Lead end-to-end plant operations, overseeing production, quality, maintenance, procurement, and warehouse functions for a joint venture in the HVAC and building materials sector.
- Implemented Lean Manufacturing principles, increasing OEE by 28% and reducing downtime by 35%.
- Directed CAPEX investments totaling AED 5M+ for new roll forming and laser cutting lines, achieving 100% on-time commissioning and ROI within 12 months.
- Spearheaded procurement strategy, managing an annual spend of AED 20M, reducing material costs by 18% while improving delivery timelines.
- Enforced TPM practices and root cause analysis systems, resulting in a 25% drop in breakdown incidents.
- Led development and market launch of new products, increasing annual revenue by 40%.
- Introduced KPI-driven dashboards and real-time monitoring systems, enhancing transparency and decision-making.
- Collaborated with global teams across engineering, sales, and finance to align operations with business goals.
Production Engineer
Filtrona FZE
08.2013 - 12.2015
- Managed filter production lines, ensuring optimal machine performance, product quality, and shift productivity.
- Conducted preventive and corrective maintenance to reduce equipment downtime.
- Trained new operators on machine settings and operational best practices.
- Assisted in the setup of customized and flavored cigarette filters, meeting client specifications.
Education
Executive Management Program - General Management
IIM - Indian Institute of Management
India 04.2001 -
Bachelors - Mechanical Engineering
MBU
India 04.2001 -
No Degree - Mechanical Engineering
RNS Polytechnic
India 04.2001 -
Skills
Operations management (Production, Quality, Inventory and Maintenance)
Accomplishments
- Transformed business strategy from a trading-focused model to an operations-driven management approach, leading to the establishment of a successful joint venture and capturing 60% market share in the Middle East.
- Led and delivered a capital project worth AED 5 million, ensuring successful execution within budget and timeline.
- Achieved an average 6% average improvement in gross profit from 4 years through continuous process improvements, cost optimization, and robust operational management.
Software
MS Office
AutoCAD
FACTS
Certification
ISO 9001
Hobbies
Badminton
Cricket
Traveling
Timeline
ISO 14001
01-2024
ISO 45001
01-2024
Prince 2
06-2019
ISO 9001
01-2018
Plant Manager
Hira Group
03.2016 - Current
Production Engineer
Filtrona FZE
08.2013 - 12.2015
Executive Management Program - General Management
IIM - Indian Institute of Management
04.2001 -
Bachelors - Mechanical Engineering
MBU
04.2001 -
No Degree - Mechanical Engineering
RNS Polytechnic
04.2001 -
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