V R Krishna Prasad

Results-driven Plant Operations and Manufacturing Leader with 13+ years of experience in uPVC windows and doors fabrication, production planning, manufacturing excellence, quality systems, dispatch coordination, inventory management, and continuous improvement. Proven expertise in managing high-volume fabrication plants with production capacity exceeding 1,700+ frames per day and leading teams of 200+ employees. Strong exposure to VEKA systems, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, KPI management, ERP systems, and customer-focused operations.

Seeking senior manufacturing leadership opportunities with Fenesta and leading uPVC brands.

Manager – Plant Operations & Production at Green Fortune uPVC Windows & Doors (2025-09 – Present)

• Lead and oversee complete uPVC doors and windows manufacturing and fabrication operations.
• Ensure smooth functioning of profile cutting, reinforcement fabrication, welding, corner cleaning, assembly, glazing, hardware fitting, and final packing processes.
• Develop and implement production plans to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly manufacturing targets.
• Monitor production schedules and ensure timely completion of customer orders.
• Ensure optimum machine utilization, manpower productivity, and material availability to achieve operational efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in productivity, quality, and cost optimization.
• Ensure manufacturing activities comply with company standards, SOPs, and safety guidelines.
• Plan and monitor production schedules in coordination with Customer Service, Operations, and Corporate Planning teams.
• Ensure proper allocation of manpower, machinery, profiles, reinforcements, glass, and accessories to meet production requirements.
• Analyze production capacity and forecast requirements based on business demand.
• Track schedule adherence and implement corrective actions for delays or bottlenecks.
• Publish daily production plans, dispatch plans, and production status reports.
• Monitor production plan vs actual performance and drive improvements.
• Coordinate with Stores, Purchase, and Commercial departments to ensure uninterrupted availability of raw materials and accessories.
• Monitor material shortages and escalate critical issues proactively.
• Ensure effective inventory control and minimize wastage, rejection, and excess stock.
• Review daily shortage reports and coordinate with procurement teams for timely replenishment.
• Optimize material utilization to improve operational efficiency and reduce manufacturing costs.
• Ensure all manufactured products meet customer specifications, technical standards, and quality requirements.
• Implement and monitor quality control systems across all stages of manufacturing and fabrication.
• Coordinate with QA/QC teams to reduce rejection, rework, and customer complaints.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for process deviations.
• Promote a culture of quality awareness and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with Commercial and Dispatch teams for vehicle planning and material dispatches.
• Ensure timely dispatch of finished goods as per delivery schedules.
• Monitor dispatch accuracy and loading efficiency.
• Coordinate with customer service and project teams to ensure smooth deliveries.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and productivity improvement initiatives within the plant.
• Identify process bottlenecks and implement operational improvements.
• Monitor machine downtime and coordinate with Maintenance and Engineering teams for preventive and breakdown maintenance.
• Ensure optimum utilization of plant resources and improve operational KPIs.
• Establish systems for performance monitoring and operational reporting.
• Lead and manage production managers, supervisors, engineers, operators, staff, and contract workforce across the uPVC division.
• Develop a high-performance culture through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Ensure proper manpower planning, shift management, and employee discipline.
• Conduct regular reviews with teams to monitor productivity and operational performance.
• Support HR initiatives related to training, engagement, safety, and workforce development.

Manager – Operations (uPVC) at Prozonic uPVC Windows & Doors (2025-06 – 2025-08)

• Managed production planning, dispatch scheduling, installation coordination, and material availability.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams to achieve customer delivery commitments.
• Prepared operational MIS and monthly production performance reports.

Deputy Manager – Operations & Production at NCL Buildtek Ltd. (2023-01 – 2025-05)

• Managed high-volume uPVC fabrication operations with capacity exceeding 1,700+ frames/day.
• Planned and executed monthly production volumes of 7,000–8,000 frames.
• Led workforce planning and managed approximately 200 production and support employees.
• Handled inventory management, dispatch planning, production scheduling, and process coordination.
• Worked closely with VEKA, procurement, sales, maintenance, and customer service teams.
• Ensure proper allocation of manpower, machinery, profiles, reinforcements, glass, and accessories to meet production requirements.
• Analyze production capacity and forecast requirements based on business demand.
• Track schedule adherence and implement corrective actions for delays or bottlenecks.
• Publish daily production plans, dispatch plans, and production status reports.
• Monitor production plan vs actual performance and drive improvements.
• Coordinate with Stores, Purchase, and Commercial departments to ensure uninterrupted availability of raw materials and accessories.
• Monitor material shortages and escalate critical issues proactively.
• Ensure effective inventory control and minimize wastage, rejection, and excess stock.
• Review daily shortage reports and coordinate with procurement teams for timely replenishment.
• Optimize material utilization to improve operational efficiency and reduce manufacturing costs.
• Ensure all manufactured products meet customer specifications, technical standards, and quality requirements.
• Implement and monitor quality control systems across all stages of manufacturing and fabrication.
• Coordinate with QA/QC teams to reduce rejection, rework, and customer complaints.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for process deviations.
• Promote a culture of quality awareness and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with Commercial and Dispatch teams for vehicle planning and material dispatches.
• Ensure timely dispatch of finished goods as per delivery schedules.
• Monitor dispatch accuracy and loading efficiency.
• Coordinate with customer service and project teams to ensure smooth deliveries.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and productivity improvement initiatives within the plant.
• Identify process bottlenecks and implement operational improvements.
• Monitor machine downtime and coordinate with Maintenance and Engineering teams for preventive and breakdown maintenance.
• Ensure optimum utilization of plant resources and improve operational KPIs.
• Establish systems for performance monitoring and operational reporting.
• Lead and manage production managers, supervisors, engineers, operators, staff, and contract workforce across the uPVC division.
• Develop a high-performance culture through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Ensure proper manpower planning, shift management, and employee discipline.
• Conduct regular reviews with teams to monitor productivity and operational performance.
• Support HR initiatives related to training, engagement, safety, and workforce development.

Maintenance In-Charge at Deepak Nexgen Foods & Feeds Pvt. Ltd. (2019-06 – 2022-12)

• Led preventive maintenance activities and spare inventory control.
• Improved machine reliability and reduced downtime through maintenance planning.

Engineer – QA & Production at Aparna Profiles Pvt. Ltd. (2018-01 – 2019-05)

• Handled quality validation and testing as per EN 12608 standards.
• Managed ISO documentation systems and profile inspection activities.

Junior Engineer – Production at NCL Altek & Seccolor Pvt. Ltd. (2013-06 – 2017-12)

• Managed production coordination and customer complaint resolution.
• Prepared optimization plans using RealCut 1D and RealCut 2D software.

B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering – Malla Reddy Engineering College

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – Sir C.R.R. Polytechnic College