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Rakesh Raut

@rakeshraut

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Operations and project leader optimizing costs, teams, and factory efficiency for growth.

India

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for an Operations Manager role to launch innovative initiatives, streamline internal communications, lead cross functional teams, optimize costs, and improve company operating efficiency through strategic planning.

I’m a detail-driven operations and project professional with a track record in strategic planning, cost optimization, and leading teams to deliver results. I focus on streamlining operations, managing resources, and driving continuous improvement across production and supply chain.

As Operations Head at M/S Samson International Mkt Agency (Nov-23 – Present), I deal with suppliers & customers and lead team hiring and development to deliver quality and quantity items in time. I bring strong leadership with clear oversight of operations to accomplish objectives.

Previously, as Operations Manager at M/S Heramb Thermoplastics Pvt Ltd (Mar-2018- Oct 2023), I identified and eliminated bottlenecks or inefficiencies in the production process. I increased Turnover from 3.5Cr. to 10.5 Cr., led 14 staff with 70 workers, and achieved ISO certification to validate quality and continuous improvement.

I also bring cross-functional experience from earlier roles including Marketing Manager, Operations & Project Manager, Sr. Project Manager / Purchase Manager, and Sr. ERP consultant. I’ve managed sales targets (including target sales of 2 Cr.), coordinated procurement and inventory & stores management, and supported ERP implementation through GAP Analysis, business process reengineering suggestions, customization requirements, and customer training.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Operations Head

Current

Samson International Mkt Agency

Nov 2023 - Present (2 years 8 months)

Head operations for a trading and manufacturing business supplying compressors from multiple brands. Manage suppliers and customers and recruit, hire, and develop teams to deliver items on time.

Operations Management Supplier Management Customer Management Team Leadership Hiring Manufacturing Operations Resource Planning Strategic Planning Supply Chain Management Cost Optimization

Operations Manager

Heramb Thermoplastics Pvt Ltd

Mar 2018 - Oct 2023 (5 years 7 months)

Managed manufacturing operations for cast polyurethane and injection molded polymer products. Identified bottlenecks, improved production efficiency, grew turnover, led staffing, and achieved ISO certification.

Team Leadership Hiring ISO Certification Quality Management Resource Planning Strategic Planning P&L management Plant Visits team development

Marketing Manager

Pioneer Enterprises (I) Pvt Ltd

Aug 2017 - Mar 2018 (7 months)

Led marketing for packaging products including stretch film, bubble film, PP flute board, mulching film, and digital printing. Managed a team of 5 and handled marketing activities across India with target sales responsibilities.

Marketing Strategy Sales & Management Team Leadership TARGET Stakeholder Management Customer Relationship Management Strategic Planning

Marketing Manager

Span Associates

Jan 2016 - Jul 2017 (1 year 6 months)

Worked on marketing for industrial chillers, conveyors, and coolant filtration systems. Built customer presentations, captured new business opportunities using knowledge of market competition, and increased sales.

Market Analysis Sales Pipeline Sales Growth Business Development Strategic Planning

Operations & Project Manager

Veeraja Industries

Dec 2012 - Dec 2015 (3 years)

Planned sales, purchase, production, and dispatch for coolant filter equipment while coordinating to ensure quality and efficiency. Developed business opportunities and managed project scope, cost, and approval of finalized designs with clients.

Operations Planning Production Planning Dispatch Planning Project Management Sales Coordination Business Planning Sales Pipeline Cost Estimation Resource Planning And Quality Management

Sr. Project Manager & Purchase

Sane Equipments Pvt Ltd

Jan 2010 - Nov 2012 (2 years 10 months)

Managed procurement-related activities for manufacturing process equipment and heavy fabrication for foundry industry. Streamlined procurement with vendor databases, coordinated PO releases, and handled inventory and store management onsite.

Procurement Vendor Management Inventory Management Operations Efficiency Resource Planning Supply Chain Management

General Manager

Cybertech Engineering

Sep 2008 - Dec 2010 (2 years 3 months)

Oversaw shop floor operations for manufacturing process equipment and pressure vessels with a focus on timely delivery and quality standards. Managed vendor/customer accounts, reconciliations, and negotiations with vendors and workers including government department processes.

Shop Management Vendor Management Customer Account Management Accounts Reconciliation Negotiation Compliance Coordination Quality Standards Operations Coordination

Sr. ERP Consultant

IOTA Technologies

Feb 2007 - Sep 2008 (1 year 7 months)

Provided expert guidance to six customers for implementing and optimizing ERP systems. Conducted gap analysis, recommended business process reengineering, identified customization requirements, and trained customers on ERP usage.

ERP Implementation Gap Analysis Business Process Re engineering ERP Customization Customer Training

Self Conventional Machine shop setup

Vandana Industries

Mar 1991 - Mar 2007 (16 years)

Established a machine shop with lathes, milling machines, and drilling machines and employed workers for manufacturing and production. Closed down the setup due to circumstances.

Machine Shop Setup Manufacturing Operations Workforce Management Production Management