Ram Pavan

An accomplished Senior Professional having 18 years’ rich experience in Automotive and Construction OEM’s with impressive success in driving end-to-end manufacturing operations and advance engineering projects.

PMP certified engineer from PMI, USA & Certified Six Sigma Blackbelt professional having demonstrated experience, knowledge, and performance in achieving organizational objective through defining and overseeing projects and resources.

• Experience in various aspects of Supply chain operations like procurement, Material planning, Production planning & Control, Demand & Supply Planning, Contracts, Budgeting, Project Management, Supplier Management, Inventory Management & Customer Management.

• Instrumental in introducing new technologies by bringing Automation in Material handling, Process, Logistics, Safety and ergonomic improvements across manufacturing areas; Successfully implemented various Automation projects across the plant.

• Expertise in application of Industrial Engineering concepts like Line balancing, Cycle time / Takt time calculations, Capacity calculation & planning for Machining & Assembly lines, Press Shop & Foundry operations; Extensive knowledge in Tool Design concepts; Jigs, Fixtures and Gauges design & development.

• Strong working knowledge in Value Engineering tools, development of FAST LOGIC diagrams, F-C-W analysis, Decision Matrix and Competitive benchmarking. Successfully implemented various VE projects.

• Adept in executing cost saving techniques / measures and modifications to achieve substantial reduction in O & M expenditures through CAPEX budget; Successfully brought capacity improvement in various projects.

• Strong record of success in implementing NPI projects.

• In depth user of software’s such as MS – Project, SAP – PS Module, Team center - Visview and CAD Tools (AutoCAD & Solid works, CATIA) 

• An effective team leader with strong planning, communication, interpersonal, analytical & negotiation skills; proven results in surpassing set targets within deadlines and pressure

• Trained and mentored Juniors on Six Sigma tools, Lean Manufacturing, Project Management topics

MBA in Operations and Supply chain from Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur with 8.7 CGPA