Amith Pandurangan
Burwood East,VIC
Summary
Production Planner offering 10+ year history of optimizing production and distribution processes in print production environments. Plans material demands to meet production needs while using in house technology to schedule orders and coordinate production capacities. Skilled in analyzing build plans, resource allocation and inventory reports.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Planner
Southern Impact
04.2018 - Current
- Worked directly with production team to resolve production issues and conflicts.
- Planning production schedules as per requirements of internal sales.
- Review stock inventories, order stock materials for availability and production schedule and planning.
- Presented updated order and production status reports to sales staff and management.
- Monitored workload against capacity and communicate potential risks and imbalances with stakeholders.
- Use Business manager to provide relevant information, evaluations, and planning data for production.
- Forecast production schedules and adjust plans to accommodate changes in demand.
Production Operator
Fantastic Labels
07.2015 - 03.2018
- Used equipment label die cutting and rewinding machines to perform production activities.
- Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
- Inspected final products for defects by using proper QA procedures.
- Displayed good knowledge of safe operating and performed stock stake monthly basis.
- Loaded supplies into trucks by use of forklift .
Loading Dock Receiver
Melbourne Exhibition And Convention Centre
06.2012 - 06.2015
- Responsible for inwards goods receiving .
- Trained new staff on job duties / responsibility , and safety procedures for onboarding.
- Inspected work areas to keep free of hazards and maintain proper function of safety equipment.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 60 packages per day.
Planning Manager
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
08.2011 - 05.2012
- Monitored processes and procedures, making sure company met sales target .
- Oversaw training and onboarding process for all newly hired employees within production planning .
- Collaborated with company leaders to support consistency and best practices.
- Created new systems / procedures to improve planning process and results.
Head of Department - Commercial Printing
United Printing Press
02.2008 - 05.2011
- Maintained both commercial sheet fed and commercial web machines .
- Maintained staff of more than 100 person from different countries and nationality
- Monitored shift changes to maintain successful operations and print demand
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions
Production Supervisor
Al Ghurair
06.2003 - 11.2007
- Responsible for implementing print schedule / planning
- Managed team of more than 80 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Worked in different print departments like sheet fed/commercial web / finishing / despatch .
- Supervised ongoing daily production schedules
- Managed staff hiring, training and supervision
Education
Bachelor's - Printing Technology
Bangalore University
Bangalore09.2001
Skills
- Team Communication
- Active Listening
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Operation Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Team Collaboration
- Production and Processing
- Inventory Maintenance
- Workflow Management
- Operational Efficiency
- Staffing Oversight
- Production Reporting
Timeline
Production Planner
Southern Impact
04.2018 - Current
Production Operator
Fantastic Labels
07.2015 - 03.2018
Loading Dock Receiver
Melbourne Exhibition And Convention Centre
06.2012 - 06.2015
Planning Manager
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
08.2011 - 05.2012
Head of Department - Commercial Printing
United Printing Press
02.2008 - 05.2011
Production Supervisor
Al Ghurair
06.2003 - 11.2007
Bachelor's - Printing Technology
Bangalore University
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