Miju M

Strategic and results-oriented Production & Operations Manager with 14+ years of progressive leadership experience in GRP/GRE pipe and fittings manufacturing. Proven track record in managing integrated plant operations covering Production, Planning, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Logistics. Successfully led a 150+ workforce, On-Time Delivery, reduced raw material waste, and improved equipment reliability through structured preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

Strong expertise in EPC-driven manufacturing environments, ERP optimization, ISO-compliant systems, and cost-controlled plant management. Recognized for commissioning new production lines, installing advanced filament winding systems, and driving measurable improvements in productivity, asset performance, and plant profitability.

Manager – Planning & Production - Composite Pipes Industry LLC - Oman

(2025-01)

Lead complete plant operations integrating Production, Maintenance, Planning, and Logistics for GRP/GRE pipe manufacturing.

• Oversee end-to-end manufacturing operations ensuring alignment with project schedules and client requirements.
• Lead and manage 150+ workforce including engineers, supervisors, operators, and support staff.
• Drive structured production planning to achieve On-Time Delivery performance.
• Implement KPI-based operational monitoring (OTD, uptime, throughput, rejection rates, cost efficiency).
• Strengthen preventive and predictive maintenance systems to maximize equipment reliability.
• Coordinate with Sales, Projects, Procurement, QA/QC, and Logistics to streamline plant operations.
• Manage operational budgets and cost optimization initiatives.
• Reduced raw material waste through improved planning and inventory discipline.
• Improved equipment uptime through structured maintenance framework.
• Enhanced ERP utilization improving reporting accuracy and production transparency.
• Successfully supported commissioning of new GRE threaded pipe & fittings unit.

Senior Planning Engineer - Composite Pipes Industry LLC - Oman

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

• Developed and executed master production schedules aligned with EPC project milestones.
• Optimized manpower allocation reducing overtime and increasing throughput.
• Managed supply chain KPIs ensuring uninterrupted raw material availability.
• Controlled WIP levels and eliminated production bottlenecks through improved sequencing.

Planning Engineer - Composite Pipes Industry LLC - Oman

(2020-05 - 2022-12)

• Prepared detailed production, material, and manpower plans.
• Strengthened coordination between stores, procurement, and production departments.
• Reduced inventory holding costs through structured material planning.
• Supported Lean manufacturing initiatives and plant performance analysis.

Production Engineer - Composite Pipes Industry LLC - Oman

(2012-03 - 2020-04)

• Managed daily GRP/GRE pipe and fittings manufacturing operations.
• Supervised filament winding, curing, machining, spooling, and finishing sections.
• Developed SOPs and ensured ISO-compliant manufacturing processes.
• Contributed to efficiency improvements and stable production operations.
• Participated in installation and commissioning of discontinuous filament winding machine with sand inclusion facility.

Graduate Engineer Trainee - Apollo Tires Ltd. - India

(2010-05 - 2011-05)

• Assisted preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Maintained maintenance documentation in SAP system.

Trainee Engineer - Fluid Control Research Institute - India

(2010-01 - 2010-05)

• Supported calibration and testing of industrial valves and flow meters.

Postgraduate Diploma - Industrial Automation (2019 - 2019)

Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) - Mechanical Engineering (2009 - 2009)