Manoj Kumar Sahoo
(Project Management Professional)
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Process Improvement | Project Management |QUALITY CONTROL
Seeking to be an effective catalyst in Driving Global Operations to Excellence as a Project /Program Manager in Construction, Govt/PSU, Finance, IT Projects.
Skill Summary
Dynamic professional with over 11 year extensive experience in Process Improvement, Lean and six sigma Tools and Methodologies, Project Management, Proposal Writing and Project Finance.
Key role in securing grant of 50 lakhs for Shilpgram Vikas Samiti from Dept. of Industries, Rajasthan
Recognized for expertise in independent management & optimal utilization of resources.
Established Supply chain mechanism for Shilpgram Vikas Samiti.
Increased production by 30% and cut down product rejection by 15% resulting in increased profitability.
Established Lean Management System in inventory department to ensure effective operations.
Developed Framework of Central MIS system for Microfinance at Humana People to People, India.
Areas of Expertise
Process Improvement
Lean and Six Sigma Tools and Methodologies
Project Management
Management Information System
Cross-functional team management
Financial and Productivity Ratio Analysis
Quality Management
Qualitative Implementation
Team Dynamics
Functional Skills
Operations Management
Ensure implementation of best business practices to improve efficiency, by reducing operating cost while increasing profitability.
Efficiently coordinate with suppliers, vendors and subcontractors while monitoring their performance to ensure smooth operations.
Liaise with respective external authorities including local Governmental Agencies, Funders and Partners of organization and secure required approvals for manufacturing facilities and various projects of the company.
Project Management
Handle various projects through smart planning, resource allocation and thorough execution roadmap for timely completion within pre-defined budgets.
Establish Safety and QA/QC project plans with respective functional heads to ensure optimum quality of products.
Finance Management
Oversee Annual Planning and Budgeting of microfinance for various branches with operations to the tune of 5 Crore and 6000 clients.
Team Management & People Development
Recruit professionals for key designations, provide essential training and develop cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of required work.
Coordinating and leading one or more teams to cover various areas of responsibility.
Educational Credentials
Project Management Professional (PMP) Course from Project Management Institute, USA (perusing).
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Professional from Indian Institute of Business Management. (Dec 2012).
M.B.A with specialization in Project Management from Sikkim Manipal University( July 2011)
Professional Experience
Freelancing : Project management and Lean six Sigma
(Nov2014 – Onward)
Prime consulting Areas:
1. Live training / personal trainer /coach on Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt certification
2. Live training / personal trainer /coach on Project Management Certification
3. Project Base guidance on Lean Business Startup
4. Technical expertise on MS Project 2010 ( 2013), Minitab 17 ( 16), MS Office Application
5. Technical and analysis report writing on Project Management, Lean and six sigma
6. BSB51415 Diploma of Project Management
Consulting hours delivered so far:
1. 100 hours on Lean and six sigma projects
2. More than 200 hours ( online and offline) on lean business start up
3. 200 hours ( approx.) on project management guidance and documentation
Shilpgram Vikas Samiti, cluster development, Govt. of Rajasthan, Alwar, India
(May2012 – October 2014)
Programme Manager
Recruited to manage all operations and finance related functions for this project sponsored by Govt. of Rajasthan and Indian Government on PPP model, working on Holistic Development Approach for 90 artisans.
Key Results
Work in close collaboration and liaise between the creative, technical and account department or client Talent Management Process, providing leadership & support to a multicultural workforce.
Plan and estimate task duration and resource requirements, use of Gantt chart.
Key role in planning of Product Design and Development while working in close association with creative and technical team.
Establish Asset Management and Inventory Control systems to increase efficiency.
Mitigate risk factors through careful analysis of financial and statistical data.
Prepare and assist with project documentation, scheduling, issue tracking, resource management and QA
Assess and evaluate project results and experiences to maintain efficient operations and high customer satisfaction.
Responsible for managing financial planning and budget for the organization to influence organization's financial profitability.
Planning and overseeing promotional events and exhibitions being held for National and International Promotion of Marble Sculptor and Handicraft.
Achievements
Redefined Project Problem statement, Vision, Objective and scope resulting in increased efficiency and profitability.
Secured a grant of 50 lakhs and completed civil work of 20 lakhs to install plant and machinery and upgrade facilities at the plant.
S.K Impex Pvt. Ltd, Alwar
(Oct. 2011 to April2012)
Factory Manager
Key Results
Oversaw entire floor operations and led a team of 50 employees while ensuring high quality standards and enforcing quality-control programs.
Established Production and Maintenance schedules, managed time-lines and work priorities and allocated resources to meet the assigned factory time-lines and goals.
Worked in close collaboration and coordinated between Production, Design and Development, Inventory and Quality Control department to ensure smooth operations.
Worked in close tandem with contract clients on matters concerned to their product starting from release to final shipment.
Achievements
Established Lean management system in the inventory department of the factory.
Increased overall production by 30% and brought down product rejection by 15% through a redesign of operational processes, optimum utilization of resources and improved training and staff utilization.
Vedic Info Solutions Pvt. Ltd, Alwar
(Jan. 2010 to Sept 2011)
Project Director
Key Results
Responsible for optimizing business operations and business development, while consequently achieving and providing high productivity standards.
Driving sales efforts involving preparing project proposals, leasing with existing clients and Bankersand ensuring product awareness with high potential clients for growth and profitability.
Ensured adherence to strict quality control procedures and overall control of Project implementation activities.
Achievements
Established2 web Portali.e. B2B Portal and City Guide Portal and 10 websites in close association with Technical Team.
Humana People to People India - Microfinance, Alwar
(Oct 2008 to Dec 2009)
Project Administrator - Humana Microfinance
Key Results
Monitored functioning of Microfinance branches to ensure quality implementation of policies, accounts, cross checking of loan documents etc.
Field Visit (to meet loan beneficiaries) in Microfinance Branch areas for checking Loan Utilization and loaning process.
Monitored banks financial productivity while liaising with Funder, Stake Holder and Partners of Humana Microfinance.
Responsible for Annual Planning and Budgeting of all microfinance branches and Microfinance as a whole.
Compilation of Daily, Weekly and Monthly branch wise operation reports.
Organized Staff Skill Development Training and Evaluation Process for employees.
Maintained Central MIS (Management Information System of Microfinance).
Achievements
Maintained portfolios at risk under 0.5% while managing 5 Crore (Gross) Portfolio with 2200 Beneficiaries.
Previous Experience
Humana People to People India - HR, Alwar
(May 2005 to Sept 2008)
Project Leader – Training Center for Global Development
Recruited as Project Leader for the all-round development of Training Centre for Global Development ( TCGD) was directly responsible for all HR activities of the projects including conducting Qualifying and Enrolment process in Training Centre, liaising with local Governmental Agencies, Funders and Partners of organization, evaluation of participants and preparation of Annual Plan and Budget.
Achievements
Developed training curriculum and successfully completed rural development training for 200 participants.
TRAININGS & Sminars
Participated in Worldwide Project Total Workshop in Harare, Zimbabwe in October 2007, organized by Humana People to People International
Participated in Worldwide Project Management Skill workshop in Ensenada, Mexico, organized by Humana People to People International
Technical Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Access
SharePoint
MS Project
MIS
Chrystal Report
Hardware and software installation
Personal Dossier
Date of Birth: 2nd May 1976
Nationality : Indian
Location : Alwar