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VILAS N DALVI

Hyderabad

Summary

Accomplished executive with experience in Operations and Maintenance Management, driving sustainable manufacturing excellence through the integration of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Total Quality Management (TQM) methodologies. Proven ability to oversee site selection & resource allocation for greenfield projects, ensuring successful execution within budget and timelines. Currently serving as General Manager, leading the maintenance and automation division to strategically optimize operational efficiency while managing expenditures. Dedicated to enhancing productivity and sustainability by championing the adoption of advanced technologies and automation solutions in new facility developments. Expert in operational excellence, leveraging a data-driven approach to planning, scheduling, and implementing capacity enhancement initiatives. Strong analytical skills enable the identification of inefficiencies within production systems & the execution of targeted improvements that drive operational performance and reliability. Demonstrated success in spearheading cross-functional teams to achieve operational goals, ensuring adherence to ISO standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement through effective stakeholder engagement and collaboration with suppliers and customers. Highly proficient in meticulous planning and management of maintenance budgets, with a keen ability to prioritize projects and implement preventive maintenance initiatives that support operations & maximize asset utilization. Managed P&L for operations for over 650 Million, successfully implementing strategies resulting in increase in revenue. Results-oriented leader in orchestrating zero-defect initiatives and continuous improvement programs, contributing to substantial advancements in operational performance, safety metrics, and overall product quality. Strong background in developing and executing strategic plans for greenfield projects, overseeing site selection and resource allocation to establish efficient operational frameworks that ensure successful execution within budget and timelines, positioning facilities for long-term success and competitive advantage in the market. Knowledge of handling facility management services in plant (Canteen, Transport, utilities, Housekeeping, Flora and Fauna etc)

Accomplished manufacturing operations leader with 28+ years of experience in driving operational excellence through the implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Total Quality Management (TQM), and Lean methodologies. Proven track record in enhancing production efficiency and ensuring compliance with international standards. Dedicated to fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams to achieve strategic business goals.

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

General Manager - Maintenance and Automation

Schneider Electric India Pvt Ltd
10.2005 - Current
  • Growth Path:
  • 2005 - 2019 | L&T Electrical and Automation...Senior Manager-Operations
  • 2019 - 2023 | Schneider Electric - Vadodara Plant...Deputy General Manager-Operations
  • 2024 - Present | Schneider Electric - Hyderabad Plant...General Manager
  • KEY RESULT AREAS:
  • Formulating strategies and setting goals while managing the maintenance budget and optimizing expenses.
  • Leading the execution of special projects and ensuring effective machine maintenance and availability.
  • Overseeing the maintenance of sophisticated machines, special purpose machines (SPMs) & highly automated assembly lines equipped with robotics, while implementing maintenance cost control & zero-defect initiatives.
  • Promoting excellence initiatives at organizational levels, including 5S, TPM, TQM, ISO, Six Sigma, and Value Engineering (VE) & fostering employee motivation and productivity within Operations and Maintenance teams.
  • Prioritizing environment, health, and safety protocols and adopting effective maintenance methodologies to evaluate and enhance the operational and financial performance of the plant.
  • Coordinating comprehensive waste management activities, ensuring compliance with zero discharge regulations and conducting process and e-quality audits at vendor sites while verifying adherence to ISO 14001/OHSAS 18001 and ISO 9001 standards.
  • Maintaining a safe and healthy working environment in the shops and directing all plant operations in accordance with British Safety Council standards.

Assistant Manager

Sterling Tools Ltd.
10.2003 - 10.2005
  • Job Role
  • Leading the production team for Process Operations in fastener manufacturing
  • Handling of production planning and control of Heat Treatment and Finishing Operations
  • Complete handling of process quality, meet daily production targets.
  • Enhanced the Production capacity from 1400 MT to 2100 MT per day by effective utilization of plant.
  • Monthly MIS reporting and presenting to senior management monthly – Looking after Complete Production, Quality, Safety and Vendor production.
  • Carry out environment Impact assessment reports.
  • Compliance to legal requirements with respect to all environmental issues.
  • Troubleshooting of Plating plants, ETP Plants, DM water plants, Reverse osmosis plants.
  • Conduct Monthly Safety Audits of all plants.

Shift In-charge

Technocraft Inds. India Ltd.
01.1997 - 10.2003
  • Job Role
  • Complete handling of Production Process of Sheet metals processing, CNC Machines, Metal finishing plants
  • Handling of HR and CR Coil processing and 800 Ton pressing for drum closures
  • To look after safety aspects of the plant and take corrective and preventive actions.
  • Implemented the ISO systems in the organization

Technical Analyst

West Coast (India) Pvt. Ltd.
07.1996 - 12.1996

Education

Post Graduate Program in Management - Operations

Welingkar Management Institute
Mumbai

Diploma in Computer Applications - undefined

CMIT Institute
Thane

B.Sc. - undefined

Mumbai University

Skills

  • Manufacturing Excellence
  • Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
  • Total Quality Management (TQM)
  • Lean Manufacturing & Process Improvement
  • Operational Efficiency & Performance Optimization
  • Budgeting & Cost Control – P&L
  • Production Planning & Scheduling
  • Quality Assurance & Compliance Management
  • Safety Compliance & Risk Management
  • Vendor Management & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Strategic Planning & Change Management

Certification

Certified TPM Facilitator from MIQ (Mahindra Institute of Quality)

Awards

Led the coordination for the TPM Excellence Award 2023 for the complete plant., Spearheaded initiatives that improved processes through manufacturing excellence, including TPM, Six Sigma, Value Engineering, VSM, Lean, and 5S methodologies., Established a safety system that significantly enhanced HSE performance., Achieved recognition as a core team member in securing the biggest Safety Award from the British Safety Council at L&T., Contributed to the successful attainment of the Deming Award at L&T., Served as the TPM Secretary, overseeing TPM activities within the factory., Won first prize in the Elite Six Sigma Competition across all divisions of the L&T Electrical Business Group., Received the Best Prize for implementing continuous improvements that enhanced departmental safety., Awarded the Best Projects Award in Value Engineering for contributions to Differential Plating.

Timeline

General Manager - Maintenance and Automation

Schneider Electric India Pvt Ltd
10.2005 - Current

Assistant Manager

Sterling Tools Ltd.
10.2003 - 10.2005

Shift In-charge

Technocraft Inds. India Ltd.
01.1997 - 10.2003

Technical Analyst

West Coast (India) Pvt. Ltd.
07.1996 - 12.1996

Diploma in Computer Applications - undefined

CMIT Institute

B.Sc. - undefined

Mumbai University

Post Graduate Program in Management - Operations

Welingkar Management Institute
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