Vivek Pavithran

Responsible for the performance and quality output
through the factory.
* Managing timeline and scheduling in-house
production.
* Overseeing the production process, drawing up a
production schedule
* Overseeing production of all the products within the
factory.
* Ensure the finished product is as per the dimension
mentioned in the approved drawings.
* Facilitating process and quality improvements across
manufacturing operations
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
* Increased Productivity in Furniture assembly by23%,
shop floor layout change & Process optimization
* Implemented\[v1\] Kaizen Roadmap for the group
* Increased productivity in door installation by 28% and
also introduced SOP
* Cost Reduction - 
GI corner plate to MDF - 2.5 AED to 0.5 AED
Nylon wrap to reusable rubber belt 
Corrugated roll to Returnable L corner (4cm& 6cm)
Rubber Frame sourcing 2.5 AED to 0.5 AED/mtr
* Startup of Glass cutting Division, savings 30K per
month, based on feasibility study
* Introduced Reorder levels & Safety stock of
accessories, based on cause & affect study

Establish lean processes, organize the
production and increase the productivity
* Plan and manage production activities based on
customer job orders.
* Coordinate with Supervisor to develop
production plan and determine workflow
requirements.
* Assist in developing production budgets and
schedules
* Responsible for the whole project development
and also a guarantor of potential optimization of
tailor-made projects.
* Work together with buyers for achieving the
optimum performance in terms of supplier on-
time delivery, MOQ, lead-time, and flexibility
* Interacting and monitoring purchases,
interaction with suppliers and equipment
manufacturers
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
* Increased Productivity in Furniture assembly by23%
* Increased Refrigeration assembly productivityby 28%
* Skill matrix to increase flexibility of production
team and ease training plan

Managed continuous improvement initiatives todrive gains in
quality, flow and output.
* Planned, directed, coordinated and assignedmanpower to
meet aggressive production schedules.
* Implemented Heijunka based production schedule for high
runners (65% of production)
* Maintaining planning system & inventory levels
* Implemented inventory levels monitoring withsafety stock,
reorder levels.
* Introduced monitoring of inventory levels withABC
classification & OSMI
* Assessed manufacturing processes and recommended
improvements to increaseproductivity.
* Met aggressive production and safety goalswhile
minimizing equipment downtime.
* Reviewed work for quality and compliance withFRANKE
standards and design specifications.
* Created and updated department work instructionsand reports on
a regular basis.
* Drove daily production activities with effectivecommunication
and leadership.
* Addressed all personnel issues promptly andprofessionally.
* Developed and implemented cost controls and other expense
reduction measures.
* Directed improvements in safety, product quality,
service and cost efficiency.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
* Achieved an increased in DLE from 54% to 79%
* Introduced the vendor development program withsupplier
evaluation (KPI)
* Achieved 98% Service Level & 95 % OTIF-2018
* Achieved “Best improved factory” among Franke
group in year

Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in
quality, flow and output.
* Review all existing contract documentation and Customer
specifications, review customer’s technical
* Specifications, RFQ’s, production planning assistance, material
planning, store management, etc.
* Create equipment specifications and detailed design
documentation for machine monitoring, protection and
conditioning management systems
* Implemented Kaizen and Lean culture in the organization,
providing training to the employees at floors
* Interact frequently with customers and suppliers, as well as
supporting customer design reviews
* Created SOP for the departments mainly production,
assembly, testing, of valves and actuators Provide cross-
functional technical support and guidance
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KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
* Increased 30% supplier base within one year,
by developingthe vendor development program
* Reduced the Lead time from 36 days to 14
days, by ValueStream Mapping and then
reducing the NVA activities
Maintenance & Projects -

Schedule and complete the “Preventative
MaintenanceProgram”, act as an Immediate

Schedule and complete the “Preventative
Maintenance Program”, act as an Immediate

Carry out the production process optimally, efficiently
and cost effectively
* Plan and co-ordinate the various production
activities with minimum of supervision Coordinate
and advises personnel in executing the same
* Continuously identify and execute various changes
in process or layout to bring-in efficiencies
* Ensured strict compliance to all the safetynorms
and practices
* Guarantee the costs of production departmentare
kept under control through reduction in spoilage &
wastage