Chetan Kanani
Waterloo,Canada
Summary
Analytical and results-driven Manufacturing Professional with a robust background in production planning, scheduling execution, and multi-functional team leadership within high-precision manufacturing environments. Proven expertise in aligning daily floor operations with master production schedules, identifying capacity bottlenecks, and managing material constraints to optimize throughput. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration between plant floor operations, engineering, and maintenance to minimize operational downtime and meet demand targets. Strong technical foundation utilizing ERP/maintenance tracking software advanced Excel workflows, and Lean principles to drive continuous improvement.
Overview
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Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities & Maintenance Planner
Rimowa North America Inc. (LVMH)
Waterloo, ON
02.2024 - Current
- Schedule & Resource Optimization: Plan, coordinate, and schedule preventative maintenance (PM) windows for critical machinery and assembly tools, minimizing line downtime and optimizing facility capacity.
- Asset & Material Planning: Monitor inventory levels of manufacturing tools, spare parts, and mechanical components; forecast demand trends and coordinate reorders to eliminate operational bottlenecks.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Act as a central communication link between production lines, plant maintenance crews, and engineering teams to align floor scheduling with equipment availability.
- Data-Driven System Tracking: Utilize enterprise maintenance tracking systems and advanced Excel models to log equipment uptime, track root-cause failure analysis, and document compliance with OH&S guidelines.
- Continuous Improvement: Partner with lean and continuous improvement teams to facilitate major workstation reconfigurations and equipment relocation projects, maximizing plant throughput.
- A global leader in high-precision premium luggage manufacturing.
Assembly Team Lead
Rimowa North America Inc. (LVMH)
Waterloo, ON
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Coordinated and directed daily assembly operations, ensuring production schedules aligned seamlessly with master demand targets and facility capacity.
- Partnered closely with engineering, maintenance, and continuous improvement teams to execute layout changes and workstation reconfigurations, directly optimizing plant throughput.
- Served as the primary point of contact for resolving critical operational and mechanical bottlenecks, effectively minimizing assembly line downtime.
- Analyzed material requirements and monitored inventory levels of key assets, coordinating reorders to eliminate supply gaps and protect production continuity.
- Trained and cross-skilled team members on standardized operational, safety, and equipment management practices, increasing flexible capacity across lines.
Assembly Technician / Aluminum Balancer
Rimowa North America Inc. (LVMH)
Waterloo, ON
10.2018 - 02.2022
- Executed complex, high-precision assembly configurations and diagnosed root causes of component/machinery misalignments to safeguard schedule feasibility.
- Supported multiple new product launches by actively managing equipment setups, executing operational readiness steps, and balancing assembly workflows.
- Maintained detailed maintenance and production records via isproNG enterprise tracking software to ensure rigorous data accuracy and schedule compliance.
Head of Department (Mathematics)
Ved International High School
Gujarat, India
06.2011 - 02.2018
- Managed master curriculum scheduling, allocated resource loading across academic teams, and applied data-driven tracking models to optimize department performance and delivery metrics.
Education
Bachelors Of Engineering - Computer Engineering
Gujarat University
01-2009
Skills
- Production Planning & Scheduling: Master Production Scheduling (MPS) Alignment, Capacity Planning, Operational Load Balancing, Workstation Reconfiguration
- Systems & Tools: ERP Operations, Maintenance Tracking Systems, Advanced Excel, Microsoft Office Suite
- Inventory & Material Management: Material Constraints Analysis, Parts & Inventory Reordering, Supply Workflow Optimization
- Continuous Improvement: Lean Manufacturing Principles, Root Cause Analysis, Bottleneck Mitigation, Process Optimization
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Operations Coordination, Team Training & Development, Multi-Department Collaboration
- Asset management
- Work order preparation
- Work order management
- Maintenance strategies
- Continuous improvement
Accomplishments
- Launch Readiness: Successfully optimized resource allocation and tool configurations to support multiple major product rollouts, ensuring zero-day deployment readiness.
- Uptime Optimization: Maintained a 6+ year flawless safety record across operations by systematically identifying and mitigating environmental and mechanical constraints.
- Cost Efficiency: Engineered in-house process modifications and quick-response solutions that bypassed extended contractor delays, saving the facility thousands annually.
Certification
- WHMIS / Workplace Safety Training – 2024
- Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C – 2023
- Intent to pursue APICS CPIM/CSCP Certification -
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
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Timeline
Facilities & Maintenance Planner
Rimowa North America Inc. (LVMH)
02.2024 - Current
Assembly Team Lead
Rimowa North America Inc. (LVMH)
02.2022 - 01.2024
Assembly Technician / Aluminum Balancer
Rimowa North America Inc. (LVMH)
10.2018 - 02.2022
Head of Department (Mathematics)
Ved International High School
06.2011 - 02.2018
Bachelors Of Engineering - Computer Engineering
Gujarat University