Joel Karkada
Dubai
Summary
Dynamic Sales Executive and Production Engineer with over 11 years of experience in the manufacturing and advertising industries. Proven track record of driving sales growth through excellent problem-solving, analytical abilities, and keen attention to detail. Skilled in leveraging CRM software to manage customer relationships and sales pipelines, and experienced in consultative selling, negotiation, and sales forecasting. Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes and the development of equipment and production lines. Dedicated to ensuring quality work while adhering to safety measures and exceeding sales targets.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Executive
Al Mahri Advertising LLC
11.2022 - Current
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Actively seeking out new clients and business opportunities to expand the customer base.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing clients to ensure customer satisfaction and retention.
- Understanding client needs and recommending suitable advertising solutions to meet their objectives.
- Managed the end-to-end production process for promotional gift items and printing projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
- Implemented process improvements, such as workflow optimization and inventory management strategies, leading to a 15% reduction in production costs.
Production Engineer
Essel Propack Limited
02.2019 - 01.2022
- Responsible for upholding Good Manufacturing Practices and Health, Safety, and Environmental Management Procedures in accordance with client standards.
- Oversee the maintenance of ink units post-job completion and monitor ink levels according to new job specifications.
- Provided technical support to troubleshoot equipment issues, minimizing downtime and maintaining production targets.
- Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.
- Conduct regular audits of print quality and inspect plates for damage, ensuring the delivery of high-quality products to customers.
- Supervised entire production process and prepared proper documentation for dispatch.
- Maximized productivity by 20% by developing and implementing innovative production processes for new and existing products.
Production Engineer - CNC Specialist
Picktec Middle East
05.2017 - 01.2018
- Provided technical support to troubleshoot equipment issues, minimizing downtime and maintaining production targets.
- Manage and operate CNC machines for drilling, grinding, and milling tasks, ensuring precision and efficiency in production processes.
- Analyze task specifications and interpret desired results using blueprints and mechanical drawings to effectively program and execute machining operations.
- Set machines to complete full cycles for mass production runs, optimizing settings for consistent and reliable performance.
- Inspect and measure finished products, comparing results to required specifications, and reviewing output to maintain high standards of quality and accuracy.
- Increased production volume, optimizing equipment layouts for maximum efficiency.
Sr. Production Engineer
Essel Propack Limited
08.2010 - 05.2017
- Plan daily production processes to ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality products, meeting customer expectations and production targets.
- Maximized productivity by 35% by developing and implementing innovative production processes for new and existing products.
- Coordinate with representatives from other departments to align objectives and understand specific requirements, fostering a collaborative working environment.
- Effectively manage downtime and outages by conducting engineering analysis on machines, implementing preventive measures, and troubleshooting issues promptly.
- Ensure active shift production targets are met with optimal quality and quantity, utilizing proper resource management techniques for efficient operations.
- Identify and report any unsafe operational practices to senior management promptly, facilitating immediate corrective and preventive actions to ensure a safe working environment.
- Provide training and guidance to new team members to facilitate their integration into the production team and support their professional development.
- Supervised staff of 70 employees, providing mentoring and training resulting in better understanding of job assignments.
Education
Mechanical Engineering -
Hebich Institute
Mangalore, IndiaSkills
- Business development and planning
- Production Management & Material Procurement
- Brand Promotion
- Negotiation skills
- Sales Planning
- Team Player & Quick Learner
- Leadership Skills
- Process Control & Troubleshooting
- Effective in upselling and cross-selling techniques
Accomplishments
- Received commendation from Essel management for implementing suggestions that reduced downtime in Mini machine lines.
- Awarded for exceptional knowledge of the LT 250 Machine, earning multiple accolades from Essel management.
- Recognized with numerous awards for key contributions, including:
- Reducing setup time.
- Decreasing air usage and resolving ovality issues in PBL laminate.
- Mitigating ovality issues by modifying the eccentric pusher.
- Implementing a protective guard for the emergency LT 250 switch.
- Achieved awards by completing Total Productive Maintenance drive that reduced machine downtime significantly with accuracy and efficiency.
Languages
English
Hindi
Kannada
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 11/30/1990
Timeline
Sales Executive
Al Mahri Advertising LLC
11.2022 - Current
Production Engineer
Essel Propack Limited
02.2019 - 01.2022
Production Engineer - CNC Specialist
Picktec Middle East
05.2017 - 01.2018
Sr. Production Engineer
Essel Propack Limited
08.2010 - 05.2017
Mechanical Engineering -
Hebich Institute
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