Ashish Dev

Manage all factory operations to manufacture the metal, wood, and extrusion WPC & PVC products effectively. Formulate a long and short-term integrated business strategy and sales plan for overall organizational development. Focus on training operational and commercial teams for KPI development to monitor and control business. Effectively involved in technical sales and support to achieve the target. Develop processes and procedures for effective quality management of the product delivered to the customer.
• Implemented the organizational budget and hiring strategy for the factory development to effectively run from one shift to three shifts and improve productivity by 12% with lean principles.
• Set up a better data-driven cost control approach for new product development, which cumulatively reduced 5% operational and maintenance costs.
• Instrumental in generating a 50% increase in productivity by streamlining process requirements through machine selection and modifying existing machines.
• Improving factory production and maintenance processes using lean management tools TPM, 6S, SIPOC, Spaghetti, RCA & VSM techniques.

I drive the operational excellence and support of staff throughout the department while overseeing customized product development processes and production line. I develop and review design prototypes, perform tests, and finalize product design to facilitate mass production. Furthermore, to create a perfectly customer-tailored I product, I conduct market research to understand customer requirements and initiate product development and launch.
A few noteworthy achievements and contributions I've made in this position include:

• Developing a standardized product template to automatically produce size the variation of CAD/CAM and reduce the time it takes for new product development.
• Revising and customizing the product development process and reducing repetitive tasks to drive efficiencies in collaboration with a third-party CAD/CAM/Nesting Development company.
• Identifying AED 200K in profit by streamlining a cost effective production.
• Implementing a new closure system with less leakage in collaboration with supplier.
• Spearheaded team to attain UL Certification for product and product conformity testing and certification to standards (ASTM, CE, Fire codes).
• Implemented work order change management workflow for technical catalogue, BOM, design specification and new product development and design change process for customized products.

I spearheaded the factory and production department setup, improving machine performance and optimizing maintenance and production procedures in a cost-effective manner. I oversaw the purchasing and commissioning of machines for a patent manufacturing process and ensured machinery and equipment operated smoothly and reliably. Additionally I drafted SOPs and assignments for the fabrication and assembly of machinery.
A few noteworthy achievements and contributions I made in this position include:
• Introducing Lean and 5S practices which enabled CNC machine availability >90% and the machine's overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) >85%.
• Establishing a bespoke production lane for GI metal fabrication and manufacturing.
• Reducing lead time for the production process by 14% by facilitating adequate machine selection.
• Boosting the operational efficiency by 20% by developing a new product aimed at enhancing product quality and feature in partnership with a supplier.
• Developed design guidelines and data sheet for standardization of the product design software configuration.

As a Production Engineer, I managed all elements of production within the specialist division, including supervising special process development projects and creating maintenance plans. Directed project requirements for MEP, joinery, metal, and fit out production, assembly, and installation. Moreover, I directed the manufacturing process and supervised store, inventory, and supply chain management to achieve balance between supply and demand.
A few noteworthy achievements and contributions I made in this position include:
• Administering 5S, SOP, process optimization, and a centralized maintenance management system which drove improvements.
• Minimizing the defect rate by 23% and establishing Six Sigma First Time Right (FTR) for product.
• Spearheaded special products production for 200 portacabin with rapid adaptive design change of BOQ using illogic for shop floor production.
• Inaugurating integrated project production requirement and tracking system.

As an Assistant Plant Engineer, I administered the production, operation, and maintenance activities to ensure continuous and batch plant operated safely, effectively, and economically. To accomplish an effective closure of projects, I supported the pre- and post-production activities. Additionally, I coordinated with sub-contractors, suppliers, and consultants to align all project objectives, avoid risks, and increase productivity.
A few noteworthy achievements and contributions I made in this position include:
• Implementing a maintenance system with preventative measures which reduced downtime by 8%.
• Strengthening the planning for sites' production requirements by designing a project requirement schedule.
• Composing inspection standards and quality control techniques to ensure process complied with set quality standards.

Integrated strategic planning with key business processes and provide providing best possible asset management to record a new level of operational excellence, efficiency, and cost- effectiveness by aligning to ISO 55001 standards
Improved all facilities involving MEP, HVAC and workshop as well as installed advanced system for efficient tracking of the vehicles to offer superior transportation system for employees.
Implemented periodic service schedules for various vehicle and oversaw maintenance for 200+ vehicles. Coordinated all sub-contractor activities to ensure optimal transportation, material, asset, and facility management.
Liaised and negotiated with suppliers and vendors for spare parts, tools, materials and for asset hiring as well as for parts and inventory for maintenance activity using Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Vehicle defect analysis software and perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to control costs across all activities.
Ensured optimal asset mobilization for the projects which involves equipment & machineries, hiring & renting of the fleets, transport schedules and driver timetables.
Inspected machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions and enforced control policy and procedure for preventive/breakdown maintenance, plant shut down procedure, standard operating procedure, reporting procedure, checklist, and maintenance review charts.
Controlled engineering activities to maintain work standards, adhere to timelines and meet quality assurance targets.
Conducted site assessments for planned projects, verifying viability of location choices and illustrating potential obstacles.
Researched suppliers and conducted on-site supplier evaluations for on time completion of work.
Rolled out improved training programs for maintenance employees and monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, for effective completion of tasks.

Perform day to day operations on automotive repairs (approx.:170-200) &providing workshop support for mechanical maintenance activities including welding, fastening and pipeline welding depending on the project needs.
Examined vehicles to determine the extent of damage or malfunctions and manage, monitor, and control vehicle issues and potential repairs.
Workshop management for the plant maintenance and technical development activities and controlling start & shutdown procedures within the plant.
Guide mechanics with decisions concerning repair and replacement of parts and develop defect sheet for better review and classification of preventative and breakdown maintenance.
Control the fleet operation and drivers for adequate availability of resources by managing the maintenance turnaround time and hiring methods.
Cost reduction in process and provide alternative and effective ways to maintain cost and time balance.
Served as point of contact during workshop emergencies, overseeing disaster recovery and expediting restoration efforts.
Developed workshop process improvements by implementing better layout and tools to increase reliability and implemented preventive maintenance scheduled for achieving better equipment performance.
Oversaw layout, routing and integration of technical, electrical, and electronic components and prepared remedial action plans for problematic processes and assets.