Digital Transformation

• Reduced unplanned downtime by 20% for major bottleneck machines by implementing IIoT predictive maintenance, integrating machine learning models, real-time monitoring, and automated alerts to enhance operational efficiency.
• Improved operational efficiency by 15% for EOT cranes by integrating IoT-enabled digital load cells, enabling real-time load monitoring, advanced analytics, and remote diagnostics.
• Reduced inspection costs by 30% across 10+ locations by leveraging AR technology to streamline remote quality inspections. Reduced document retrieval time by ~67% in manufacturing, by digitising 1000+ documents under digital transformation initiative.

COO office- Operations Excellence

• Spearheaded the planning and execution of a strategic factory expansion project, increasing production capacity by 200,000 hours annually, optimising resource utilisation, and aligning operations with projected business growth objectives.
• Reduced process cycle time by 25% and increased throughput by optimising welding operations through the implementation of a rotating table for heavy components, improving precision and aligning with operational efficiency goals.
• Improved reporting efficiency by 12% and enhanced operational transparency by designing and implementing a comprehensive KPI reporting system that automated data collection and analysis, accelerating decision-making across all organisational levels.
• Conducted analysis and due diligence managing a 5 MINR capital investment budget, prioritising health, safety, and infrastructure. Evaluated viability, allocated resources to enhance efficiency, ensure compliance, and drive long-term growth.
• Performed extensive due diligence to understand labour union dynamics and corporate priorities, acting as a key liaison between HR and unions to negotiate agreements that improved worker conditions and delivered 2.7 MINR in cost savings.
• Reduced energy consumption by 12% and lowered the carbon footprint, generating annual savings of 4.4 MINR, by leading the transition of the facility’s energy source from diesel to natural gas, aligning with sustainability goals. Developed and implemented a shop floor visualisation system to display real-time SQDCM metrics , increasing operational transparency.
• Achieved a 15% efficiency boost and significantly reduced operational downtime by optimising welding processes through the integration of data-enabled machines and advanced analytics to identify and mitigate defect patterns, enhancing production reliability. Enhanced organisational agility and achieved 3 MINR in cost reductions and productivity gains by reorganising workflows

Operational Efficiency & Automation

• Guided a cross-departmental team in planning and deploying of an automated time-recording system, aimed at capturing precise data on workforce utilisation, machine operating hours, and task completion times to drive operational insights.
• Drafted system requirements and facilitated initial testing phases to verify data capture accuracy and dashboard functionality.
• Coordinated with IT, HR, and operations teams to integrate the system with existing ERP platforms, laying the groundwork.
• Developed the framework for real-time dashboards, enabling continuous monitoring of workforce productivity, creating a robust foundation for identifying bottlenecks and improving resource allocation and informed decisions across manufacturing operations.
• Reduced electricity consumption by 18% and achieved annual savings of 1.2 MINR by leading energy optimisation efforts at Andritz through the implementation of automation.