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Director Operations

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Director of a Fortune 500 Company with over 14 years of experience running Operations in varied industries including 5 years in the US Automotive sector. MS in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from University of California. Well versed with the intricacies of project management encompassing planning, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, quality, logistics and customer service.  A keen analyst with exceptional relationship management & negotiation skills with key focus on top and bottom line performance of the business. Adept in supporting a positive work environment that fosters team performance with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

•	Knowledgeable in Operations metrics like cash flow, profitability and low cost sourcing. 
•	Aware of the competition and deployed strategies to gain foothold in marketplace through networking. 
•	Reporting to HQ based out of Houston, Texas, USA as a link between the Corporate team and the facility. 
•	Met Synergy Plan (Sales, Operating profit, Gross Profit) set by the Board.
•	Managed labor at site and reduced it by over 60% in less than a year.
•	Recognized within the Business to exceed goals; bottom line oriented.
•	100% regionalization of supply chain to drive lower costs, better quality, faster delivery.
•	Identified and drove cost reduction programs contributing to 4% of the 12.7% OP.
•	Made customers feel Emerson is the first choice
•	Active engagement with global customers including visits to Germany, US and Hungary.
•	Achieved profitability of 12.7% against a budget of 11.5%.
•	Negotiated with top 10 vendors to improve cash flow by extending payment cycles.




•	Assigned to relocate facility across town and run Operations. Over 92 employees spread over70k sqft. 
•	Achieved 100% targetof $22M ahead of year end.
•	Reduced project deliveries to ensure better visibility for Sales.
•	Average annual volume capacity enhanced 6 times in comparison to past year.
•	Turned around the Unit into a profitable entity by relocating resources and cutting costs.
•	Achieved 100% target with revenue at $50M and $37M for 2012& ’13 respectively.
•	Visited Abu Dhabi, Singapore, Dubai and Kuala Lumpur to reinforce customer relationships

Head Operations

•	Designated Key Account Manager for Oil & Gas EPCs like Bechtel, Modec, Saipem and Petrofac.
•	Implemented order tracking mechanism that improved deliveries, customer satisfaction,   etc


Head Business Planning

•	Responsible for reducing huge (8 months) Automation past due backlog.
•	Ramped up production of the Rack& Pinion and Heavy Duty Scotch Yoke actuators.


Head Manufacturing

Ownership & Leadership
•	Account portfolio included Ford, Nissan & BMW projects generating total annual revenue of $87M.
•	Maintained and improved Gross Margin for the 2nd largest revenue generating product by 6%

Execution
•	Successfully implemented major design changes across global Sensata locations.
•	Carried out risk assessment and capacity management at plant sites in Mexico & China.
•	Global team facilitation both internal to Sensata and at customer level. 


Product Program Manager

•	Account portfolio included GM, Toyota & Chrysler projects generating revenue of $64M.
•	Monitored progress and facilitated achievement of deliverables by leading cross functional teams.
•	Relocated to Detroit, MI to handle key Tier 1 customers to be close to OEMs.
•	Using Value Stream Mapping principles, designed material flow.
•	Created Process Flows, PFMEAs and control plans.
•	Implemented Visual Factory Management for increasing worker efficiency.
•	Spearheaded workspace optimization per 5S&Lean Mfg. guidelines.
•	Incorporatedpoke yokes in assembly fixture design to prevent component misalignment.
•	Designed assembly process and performed line balancing using MOST time study method.
•	Implemented forced validation routines in all assembly programs to eliminate operator error.


Program Manager

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Ajay Hingne

University of California

University of Pune