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HARI RAGHAV MURUGANANDAM

Summary

3 years of Operations and Maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, including but not limited to establishing contracts, budget planning and cost savings, and continuous improvements to achieve both individual and company objectives. Proficient in managing procure to pay process gained through direct material purchasing in the manufacturing field. Well-developed critical thinking, time management, problem-solving skills, and interpersonal skills gained through professional experiences. Proficient in using AutoCAD, Siemens NX, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and SAP/ ERP similar modules.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Manager - Projects

The Ramco Cements Limited
12.2020 - 08.2021
  • Worked on managing the erection and commissioning for a new line in the company for expansion of the cement production unit.
  • Supported senior managers and department leaders by completing projects and problem resolution under tight budgets and schedule demands.
  • Procurement of inventory was managed after design approval.
  • Inspection of inventory procured with various metrics such as Bill of Materials for capital, build quality for reliability.
  • Communicated and verified the multi-departmental process of the erection which included base inspection (location of insert plates) and structural design inspection (anchoring reliability).
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
  • Managed the erection of vertical roller mills, kiln, dust collectors and silos for the plant.
  • Coordinated with product engineers and designers for efficient and productive work done along with optimized use of resources and time for long-term success of the project.
  • Researched the performance of different alignments (Dial and feeler gauges along with lasers), and machine functions to reduce vibrations, wear and tear, and heat produced by corresponding components.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.

Assistant Manager - Operations and Maintenance

The Ramco Cements Limited
12.2018 - 12.2020
  • Planned maintenance strategies based on project, manufacturing, and sales timelines.
  • Monitored employee productivity and optimized procedures to reduce costs.
  • Monitored key performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.
  • Organized and prioritize work orders, coordinating daily maintenance schedules based on submitted requests, complaints, and inspection requirements.
  • Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
  • Compiled and allocated daily missions, roles, and responsibilities with the managed and analyzed data.
  • Managed the roles on predictive, preventive, breakdown, and shutdown maintenance with a team of technicians and contract employees.
  • Conducted Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for equipment malfunctions.
  • Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and yearly inspection of bearings, gearboxes, dust collectors/bag filters,bucket elevators, Vertical roller mill, ball mill, conveyors, and roto-packers to ensure smooth operation.
  • Inspection was also carried out with procurement management on spare parts and corresponding communications with sales and supplier teams
  • Supervised operations team to support operational excellence.
  • Participated in 5S initiatives and integrating Kaizen enhancements to optimize the efficiency of the workstation.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Intern Trainee

Chennai Metco Pvt Limited
10.2018 - 11.2018
  • Inspection on spare parts (Straightness test) was done using dial gauges
  • Assisted in assembly of components of Grinding, Polishing, and Cutting machines
  • Assisted in assembly of Vickers and Rockwell hardness testers.

Education

Master's (M. Eng) - Mechanical Engineering

University of Windsor
Windsor, ON
12.2023

Bachelor's - Mechanical Engineering

KVCET, Anna University
Tamil Nadu, India
05.2018

Skills

  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Team Development
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Staff Management
  • Project management abilities
  • Task Delegation
  • Technical Proficiency
  • Computer Skills
  • Budget Management
  • MS Office
  • Project Planning
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Managing Operations and Efficiency
  • Cost Reduction
  • Operations Management
  • Contract Management
  • Managing Operations and Efficiency
  • Cost Reduction
  • Operations Management
  • Contract Management

Projects

  • Design of Solar Tracking System on an E-Scooter in Siemens NX (Canada) [Group project, team of 4, under Dr. Syed Saqib, Submitted to the University of Windsor, Nov 2023]
  • Erection and commissioning of truck loading machines (India) [ Associated with The Ramco Cements Limited, Mar 2021]
  • Reducing spillage of cement materials in roto-packer nozzles (India) [Associated with The Ramco Cements Limited, Dec 2019]

Certification

Completed courses on “Mechanical CAD/CAM/CAE” offered by Central Institute of PetrochemicalsEngineering and Technology (CIPET). (India) Won the “Gold Award” in National Convention on Quality Concepts – 2019 for Reducing spillage ofcement materials in roto-packer nozzles (organized by Quality Circle Forum of India). (India)

Timeline

Assistant Manager - Projects

The Ramco Cements Limited
12.2020 - 08.2021

Assistant Manager - Operations and Maintenance

The Ramco Cements Limited
12.2018 - 12.2020

Intern Trainee

Chennai Metco Pvt Limited
10.2018 - 11.2018

Master's (M. Eng) - Mechanical Engineering

University of Windsor

Bachelor's - Mechanical Engineering

KVCET, Anna University
HARI RAGHAV MURUGANANDAM