Arpit Stone Crusher
Junior Operations Manager
12/2022 - 03/2024
As a Junior Operations Manager at a mid-scale stone quarry, I was responsible for overseeing daily production, logistics, and supplier coordination to ensure smooth, profitable operations. My role combined strategic planning with hands-on process management — bridging field execution with data-driven business decisions.
Contribution
Production Optimization: Designed and executed strategic manufacturing workflows leveraging principles of lean production and throughput maximization, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency and scaled output for high-value orders exceeding €400K.
Inventory and Supply Chain Management: Applied demand forecasting and just-in-time inventory control methodologies to maintain optimal raw material availability. Oversaw supplier procurement processes, conducted cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy, and implemented downtime minimization protocols to sustain continuous production.
ERP and Process Automation: Administered Marg ERP system to maintain comprehensive master data integrity, automate order processing workflows, and facilitate predictive analytics for inventory replenishment, thereby improving supply chain responsiveness and product distribution efficacy.
Resource and Logistics Coordination: Coordinated cross-functional communication between production, logistics, and sales units to synchronize production scheduling with transportation logistics and market demand, optimizing delivery timeliness and reducing operational costs.
Operational Analysis: Utilized key performance indicators (KPIs) such as Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), throughput rate, and defect rates to identify process inefficiencies. Conducted root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions to minimize waste generation and enhance aggregate quarry output.
