Production/Manufacturing/Operations/Planning Professional
+971 566229387 Ravish.kazi@live.com WORK EXPERIENCE -16 Years
Over 16 years of experience in SIOP (Sales, Inventory and Operational Planning), Production Planning,
Material/Demand Planning, Plant operations, Production Management in Manufacturing Environment, I am Detail-
oriented and highly articulate professional, directing operations and activities within production area – Employs strong
organizational skills, leadership and thorough knowledge regarding many aspects of the production process to
achieve organization goals: MRP, MSP, Forecasting, cost estimates, cost-savings, product quality, labor
efficiency, timely delivery and safety. Excellent hands on experience in Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP System and
through understanding of Inventory Module, Production Module and Master Planning Module.
Career Highlights
Defined and designed Item codes/SKU as per NSN (National Stock Number) numbering system to create
Item Master and lead the implementation to support the newly established Production, Planning and Supply
chain of 3 merged entities of EDIC into single organization.
Switched manufacturing from Make-to-stock environment to Finish-to-order.
Attainments include implementation of Lean Manufacturing Process, optimization of production shifts,
accomplishing delivery targets, establishing robust manufacturing systems, processes and implementing ISO
requirements periodically.
Reduced Inventory approx. by 45%, floor space required approx. by 50%, labour costs approx. By 33%.
Managed inventory control, purchasing, forecasting and new products for a Aed 45 million.
Solid background in planning efficient production processes to assure optimal use of available capacity.
Established track record in the identification and implementation of new manufacturing capabilities.
Strong Management Reporting skills providing overall direction and control of day to day activities in Operations
to achieve predefined business objectives of the company.
Distinction in increasing annual production and thus turnover in FY 2014, 2015 and 2016. The efforts was
acknowledged with an increment of 33% and a promotion in subsequent year by the organization.
Increased the throughput capacity of Company by 50% by applying lean manufacturing concepts which
resulted in Aed 44 million revenue increase and Aed 6.6 million savings in operation cost.
Hands on Experience in Creating Master Plan (Long Term Production, Sales & Delivery Plan), Dynamic Plan
(Short Term Planning), MPS (Master Production Schedule), MRP (Material Requirement Plan), Creation of BoM
(Bill of Material), Routes (manpower and Machine).
Experience in Setting and monitoring goals for the overall team and track the financial performance of each
project monitoring key metrics such as costs versus estimate, schedule versus plan, resource allocation
and resource productivity, billing and collections, cash flow and profitability.
Experience in directing the manufacturing engineering functions to define and document methods and
procedures used in the manufacturing process, resolving technical issues and problems to provide
cost-effective, efficient and timely operations.
Experience of managing Assembly plant, Melting Plant, Forging Plant, Paint Shop, Tool Room, Rolling
Mill, Press Shop, Machine Shop and Maintenance Shop.
Professional Skills
Operations Management TQM, TPM, 5S, Kaizen Project Execution &
Resource Allocation Vendor management Management
Bill of Material (BoM) Material Requirement Cost Estimates & Costing
Production Planning Planning (MRP) Process improvement
Procurement Project Planning, Manpower Planning
Inventory Management Plant Management
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Ravish Kazi – 00971-56-6229387
Work Experience
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Ravish Kazi – 00971-56-6229387
Material/Demand Planning
Plant Management
Managed Melting shop, Rolling Mill, Phosphating and Heat Treatment Line, Press Shop, Machine Shop,
Assembly shop to produce various types of Ammunitions over the course of 8.5 years tenure in the Ordnance
Factory Ambarnath and Bullet Assembly Line, Cartridge Case Manufacturing line, Explosive Loading Line, Paint
Shop and Packaging Line in Burkan Munitions Systems.
Managed plant expense budgets and Investment control. This included monthly reviews of all products cost per
piece for consumables, scrap, equipment, and utilities.
Managed a 3-year business plan and establishing KPI targets for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
Responsible for conducting the annual performance reviews for the management team and setting goals to
further train and develop their skill sets, as well as establishing targets for projects and efficiency improvements.
Coordinated weekly reviews of Quality Issues and Downtime with a cross functional team which included
Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality management.
Improved manufacturing efficiency by analysing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment
layout.
Developed manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and
testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.
Education
Employment History
Acting Planning Manager Dec 2010 – Current
Burkan Munitions Systems & Caracal Light Ammunitions
An Emirates Defense Industries Company Subsidiaries
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Computer Proficiency
MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Project
MS AX Dynamic 2009 ERP System / MS AX Dynamic 2012 ERP System
SAP
Personal Details
Gender Male
Age 36
Date of Birth 08/05/1981
Nationality Indian
Languages Hindi, English (IELTS band -7.5)
Passport No Z3076079
Expiry Date 24/05/2025
Valid Driving License UAE License No-1037405
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