Himanshu.B. Patel.

P.O. Box no. 33335. 00600

Ngara. Nairobi.

Kenya. (East Africa).

To: –

Dear Sir.

Re: Application for a position in Production /Technical /Quality control.

I am interested in exploring the possibility of seeking employment with your organization. Please find my resume enclosed, it will furnish you with the details relevant to my experience, skills, and education. References and any other information you require shall be promptly provided upon your request.

As my resume/curriculum vitae indicates, I have established a solid work history encompassing a variety of diverse environments. I possess excellent interpersonal skills accompanied with the ability to relate effectively to a multitude of individuals on all levels of intellect. I have expertise in PVC application like Artificial Leather cloth, Wall covering, Technical coated fabrics, Vinyl floor covering Coated & Calendar Product, Ext-ruder, Ink, Printing (Flexo, RotoGravure) Molding (Injection) Planning for new Raw Material and Production, new product development, ISO auditing. My work ethic is founded on a ‘what-ever-it-takes’ attitude and diligent persistence to ensure all the work is completely fulfilled to the utmost. Over the years of experience I have made major contributions on behalf of all my employers.

I would now like to contribute and utilize my skills and abilities with your Organization. Should your establishment need self-motivated individual please do not hesitate to contact me on Mobile: 254-733491330 /254-735543047.

Thank you for your consideration,

Yours Sincerely,

Patel. Himanshu

 Career Progression:

 January 2016 to Till Today working With ELGON KENYA LIMITED. Nairobi. Kenya. (East Africa) as a General Manager Operations and Technical

 Company products: Manufacturing Polyethylene, Flexible Packaging Materials for Food Products, Detergent Soap & Powder, Horticulture, Shopping bags, Flower Sleeves, Drip Irrigation Pipes, Green House Sheeting Rolls, Strapping Rolls, Self-adhesive labels, Injection Molding Articles for industrial users , etc.

 Major Responsibilities:

Plan, coordinate and manage all business operations to achieve corporate goals.
Develop and implement business plan for profitability.
Assist in budget preparation and expense management activities.
Evaluate the effectiveness of marketing program and recommend improvements.
Develop strategies to improve overall quality and productivity.
Generate business, cost and employee reports to management.
Assist in employee recruitment, training, and performance evaluation, promotion and termination activities.
Manage orientations and exit interviews for employees.
Manage Administrative, Logistical, Human Resources, and Accounting services to support company operations.
Supervise other Managers and staff.
Develop business strategies and goal
Develop and oversee operating budget.
Set department/division goals based on the company’s plans.
Make presentations to top executive staff.
Develop new business opportunities.
Write reports on business operations for the executive staff.
Cost reduction & continual improvement by utilizing KAIZEN tools

 December 2011 to December 2015 working With POLYTHENE INDUSTRIES LIMITED. Nairobi. Kenya. (East Africa) As an Operations Manager.

 Company products: : Manufacturing Polyethylene Flexible Packaging Materials for Food Products, Flower Sleeves, Industrial Packaging, Pet Food, Detergent Soap & Powder, Dairy Products, Limitation Shopping bags etc

 Major Responsibilities:

Responsible for monitoring day to day production activities with optimum wastage of Flexo printing & Lamination section as per the production plan & customer requirement.
Printing on different kind of substrates such as paper, hdpe, ldpe, bopp, pp, pet & laminated substrates with solvent base ink
Driving the processes of manufacturing & managing production, Capacity / facility provision & procurement and developing new products to be stable in the competitive market.
New Lamination structure development for cost effective packaging of food, snacks & detergent powder, soap wrapper etc.
Detailed analysis of customer complaint & major rejection, which are not solved for a period of time. Resolve customer grievances thereby securing repeat & referral business.
New system implementation & training to the concerned people, maintaining BRC standards as best practices for manufacturing of food packaging.
Wastage control & analysis towards the reduction of wastage including setting wastage, process wastage, internal & external rejections

 Feb 2007 to Feb 2011 Working with COLOUR PACKAGING LIMITED.

Nairobi. Kenya (East Africa) As a Production Manager.

 Career Overview:

Working with Colour Packaging Limited as a production Manager Being
Promoted as a General Manager

 Company products: Flexo (6 Colour) & Gravure (8 Colour) printing.

Paper, Pet, Bopp, Foil, Pe, Lamination. Wax coating & laminating.
Bag Making. Pouch Making.

 Major Responsibilities:

Overall in Charge of Production about Quality.
Responsible for Achieving Production Target.
Submitting production report to Managing Director Daily.
Looking after coasting estimating of laminates.
Maintaining Schedules at Optimum Levels for Achieving Production Target.
Solving Customer Complain Regarding on Packaging Side.
Providing Technical Support for Customer.
Leader of Wastage Reduction.
Discuss With Customer about New Product Development.
Discuss With Graphic Designer for Pre-Press Need (for Flexo Machine).
Discuss With Cylinder Maker about Colour Separation/Sequence.
Cylinder Procurement, Raw Material Selection, Film Structure Development.
Streamlined Factory in House Environment, Machine and Lab our Safety also for Workers Entertainment.
Managed a Team of Production Supervisor, Planning Officer, Store Keeper, Dispatch Clark, Ink Technician, Machine Operators and Assist.

 Aug 2002 to Aug 2006: Working with Deluxe Inks Ltd. Nairobi.

Kenya. (East Africa) as Production Manager.

 Career Overview:

Working with Deluxe Inks Limited as an Inks Technician Being Promoted as

Factory Manager/General Manager.

 Company Products:

Company is Engage With Production Facility of Printing Inks like Solvent

Based Flexo (polyamide) and Gravure Inks (NC Based, Vinyl Based),

Water Based for Board Paper, Screen. Foam Mattress.

 Major Responsibilities:

Leading the Team and Motivate for Achieving Productivity and Controlling Cost
Running With Profit Center Concept. Upgrading the Employee by Providing Training
Optimization and Replacement of Chemicals, Raw Materials
Development of New Process and Modifications in Plant With Cost Effectiveness.
Planning for New Modification Raw Materials.
Providing Technical Support for Customer.
Business Analysis and Management Information System Reports.
Leading Team for Business Plans & Budget Preparation.
Policy Preparation, Participating in Board of Directors Meetings.
Raw Materials Testing
Shade Matching & New Development as per Market Requirement.
Issuing New Jobs Cards.
Solving Problem of Inks on Machine.
Handling all ISO Activity.

 Sept 1992– Dec 2001: Working with Royal Cushion Vinyl Products Ltd.

Gujarat. India. As a Quality control officer.

 Career Overview:

Working With Royal Cushion Vinyl Products Ltd. As Trainee Q.C.

Officer Promoted as Sr. Q.C. Officer.

Company products:

Royal Cushion is a Part of Samson’s Group Involved in Manufacturing of

Cushion Vinyl Flooring of 2-meter width to 4 meter, PVC Flooring Tiles

(Rigid, Flexible), PVC Blister Film.

 Major Responsibilities:

Raw Material Testing Like PVC Resin, Stabilizer, Plasticizer. Pigment. Filler. Etc.
Finish Products Testing As Per IS, BIS, DIN. Standred. And on Line Testing.
Shade Matching on Rotogravure Machine for Tow and Four Meter Cylinder Width Olbrich Company
Developed Quality Assurance System by Devising New Test Methods for Floor Covering Manufactured in Collaboration Greenland Germany.
Overall in Charge of Production about Quality.
Shade Matching & new Development As per Marketing Requirement
Internal Auditing as Per ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management Systems (Trained and Certified Internal Auditor by TUV).

 Academic Credentials:

March-1986: Passed H.S.C. Exam With Second Class.
July-1987: Console Operator/Programmer Computer Course,
From I.T.I. (Gujarat) India. With Second Class.

March-1991: Passed B. Sc.(Physics) From S.P.University.
(Gujarat) India. With Second Class.

July-2000: Introduction Of Computer Window-98, Operating System,
Accounting Package Tally, MS-Office-2000. From NIIT. India.

 PERSONAL DATA:

Sex: Male.
Date of Birth: 28/10/1967.
Material Status: Married with 2 children.
Nationality: Indian.
Passport Number: E 0132106.
Mobile: 254-733491330/254735543047.
E-mail address [email protected]