ARAVIND P S, PMP®

· Firsthand from the initial stage of the project by defining project vision and goals in detail, identifying project requirements, conducting feasibility study, creating a project charter, and developing project design

· Exhibiting strong leadership and commitment to ensure timely completion of projects within approved budgets and timeline without compromising the quality and safety of the project

· Collaborating with clients, vendors, and Project team to establish and develop strategic Master Project Planning using Clarizen/ Dynamics NAV that specify the scope of the project, along with the cost, schedule, activities, and resources

· Applying effective risk management and mitigation activities to prevent potential issues that may negatively impact the people, processes, technology, and resources involved in a project

· Accountable for project scope planning, preparation of the work breakdown structure, project schedule development, resource, and procurement planning

· Ensuring that all best practices for project monitoring and controlling processes and activities are properly implemented and on track by measuring performance, determining variances, and implementing change management process

· Maintaining contact and close liaison with clients, vendors, and sub-contractors to manage and oversee all matters concerning project management by organizing relevant meetings (i.e., pre-inspection, pre-design, kick-off meetings, progress review meetings, etc.)

· Demonstrating expertise in document control using Autodesk Vault with a goal to automate and streamline existing documentation processes, as well as manage data and provide in-depth reporting of status

· Overseeing the progress of the projects by preparing and submitting accurate reports for clients, which outlines the activities conducted, the challenges and concerns, the tasks completed, and the milestones reached

· Contributing to the inspection, testing, commissioning, quality surveillance and releasing of the equipment to ensure that the product is built and operating in accordance with design specifications

· Reviewing all the project documentations and preparing lessons learned documents to identify the successes, failures, and challenges of the project, evaluate opportunities for future improvement.

· Played an integral role in overseeing all facets of project management which include implementing project execution plan, reviewing the project schedule, coordinating all activities, monitoring progress, and resolving any technical and commercial issues

· Strategically defined the project scope, project schedule, project estimation cost, project implementation strategy and workforce loading plan in line with the specifications, requirements and expectations set by the customers

· Coordinated closely with the Engineering and Project team to deliver high-quality projects by getting involved from project initiation to closeout and handover to operations/client teams

· Utilized Material Requirement Planning (MRP) systems to deal with production planning, scheduling, inventory control and internal purchase orders

· Led and provided comprehensive support to a highly functional team by communicating the overall strategy, business drivers and main priorities of the project to ensure maximum productivity and efficiency

· Managed the interface and communication processes between relevant parties on all project activities including clients, suppliers, inspectors and involved stakeholders

· Responsible for reviewing work schedules/plans, evaluating opportunities to enhance overall performance, optimizing costs, maximizing the use of resources while ensuring all activities are aligned with industry and company standards

· Performed periodic site visits and inspections to check on progress, identify existing or potential risks, implement change management strategy, and ensure that the project is proceeding safely and efficiently

· Established and developed a production plan and implemented the most suitable production strategy for a wide range of products including pressure vessels, filters, gas separators, strainers, multi-cyclone scrubbers, demisters, indirect water bath heaters, heat exchangers, etc.

· Demonstrated strong leadership in workforce management to ensure protocols are followed, deadlines are met, safety guidelines are implemented, and quality of products are delivered

· Served a significant role as a Departmental Auditee for ISO - 9001 / 14001 and OHSAS 18001audits with a goal to identify and strategically manage occupational health and safety hazards, as well as mitigate health and safety risk

· History of success in adopting and implementing lean practices including Kaizen, 5-S & Safety Meetings which led to drive maximum business efficiency, eliminate waste, as well as increase productivity and profitability

· Contributed strategic inputs and action plans to achieve monthly targets and productivity compliance through collaborative efforts and open communication with relevant teams/departments

· In-depth knowledge of manufacturing and production processes and concepts including fabrication, welding, machining, testing, and assembly activities

· Involved in the vendor relationship management, including creation of a database for all vendor-related information, developing contracts, and finalizing vendors.

· Collaborated closely with other departments to develop processes for new products, monitor expenses and ensure the safe utilization of machineries required.

· Maintained accurate documentation of tool drawings, design concepts and raw materials in accordance with the Product Development and Quality Assurance functions.

· Provided comprehensive support to diverse team of operators and technicians by allocating responsibilities to achieve daily production target and ensure maximum productivity.

· Stayed abreast with the latest developments and changes of current production best practices tools and techniques while implementing them in a strategic approach.