Vikas Agarwal is a senior management professional with over 20 years of experience in operations, manufacturing excellence, and project management. He currently works as the Deputy General Manager of Logistics at JCB India Limited in Pune, where he helped achieve 33% savings in logistics costs. Previously, he held roles such as Deputy General Manager of Operations and Assistant Manager of Production. He has extensive experience in areas such as strategic planning, new business setups, functional consultancy, and auditing.

1. VIKAS AGARWAL
Mobile: +91-9850242842 & +91 9881152842 E-Mail: agarwalvikas27@rediffmail.com
Senior Management Professional
~ Strategic Planning ~ Manufacturing Excellence ~ Plant Operations ~ New Set-ups ~
~ Functional Consultancy ~ Project Management ~ Auditing ~
PROFESSIONAL ABRIDGEMENT
 A competent professional with around 20+years of experience in Operations
 Presently employed with JCB India Limited, Pune as Deputy General Manager (Logistics).
 An Experienced Supervisor and trainer , able to communicate effectively with all levels in organization and
inspire Team Members to achieve their potential while working towards common goals, strong problem solving
skill and approach
 Creative, resourceful and flexible, able to adapt to changing priorities and maintain a positive attitude and
strong work ethic.
ORGANISATIONAL CONTOUR
JCB India Limited , Talegaon , Pune
Deputy General Manager ( Logistics ) Since Sept 2014
JCB India Ltd., Pune. JCB is a U.K. based world’s leading construction equipment manufacturing
Achieved 33% savings in Logistics cost against the budget, for year 2015.
Responsible for Inbound , out bound ,Import ,export Operations for Pune site .
Strategic:
 Focus on Operational excellence in Logistics Department.
 Create a foot print for 3 years down the line.
 Focus on use of technology, to improve logistics.
 Focus on right first time
Day to Day operation:
 3 PL Selection, CFA and secondary Negotiations.
 Managing Imports operation including shipping, container shipment planning, costing, Documentation,
clearance, compliance, tracking etc.
 Domestic Inbound Logistics operations: dispatches, collection of material, Transportation, dealing with
transporters, logistics companies, Packaging companies.
 Setting the culture of improvement, challenging fix practices in logistics department.
 Started MIS for logistics department
 Started and set cost saving target for logistics department in 2015
 Focus on SOP for each activities in logistics.
 Performance evaluation through daily, weekly and monthly review.
In Exports & Domestic Outbound Transportation.
 Managing Distribution, Order Planning, Allocation & Dispatches.
 Coordination with PPC for smooth Dispatches.
 Coordination with Dealers, & Field Sales Team (For Deviations in the Plan, Head Requirements & Retail Plan).
 Selection of Transporters
 RFQ for All India Freight working.
 Freight recovery & savings management.
 SKD & CKD Exports planning &operations.
 Inventory Control, (Stock Level Control).
 Returns Management, (Planning for Replenishment Dispatch for Accidental returns).
 Logistics Coordination with CFA/CHA for Container planning/stuffing of CBU/SKDs for exports to Countries
Like -: Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Africa, UAE, Iraq etc.

2.  Coordination with Marketing & Design teams for new products development.
Achievement:
 MIS ON MONTHLY BASIS
 Part of Management Team for long term settlement with Labor union
 Defining logistics operations in terms of Safety , quality ,cost ,delivery , Improvement.
JCB India Limited , Talegaon , Pune
Deputy General Manager (Operations) Nov’05 –Aug’14
Direct reporting to Business Head
Operational Area: Headed Manufacturing, assembly, operations and line quality of Excavators, Loaders and
compactors.
Team size – 20 white collars and 350 blue collars on floor .
Project Stage :
 Trained on JCB Production system, as well as Product Training of Excavator .
 Layout Preparation & finalisation
 Define Line set up & Facilities plan
 Selection , Finalisation of Technical specification , Procurement & Installation of different facilities e.g. EOT
cranes , Special purpose machines , Utilities distribution, testing facilities
 Co – ordination with Civil agencies for time line
 Line balancing ,Work station design, Line storage system design & implementation
 Define Operators Selection criteria, Selection of associates.
 Computing training needs & imparting the same to all concerned
 Define key quality parameters requirement.
 Design manufacturing processes to ensure first time right product
 Starting the production from above said new line with new product
Production Phase
 Responsible for achieving Daily, weekly, Monthly and Annual target with focus on S, Q, C, D, M, Good
Exposure of Lean manufacturing
 People Development – Skill & Will ,Engagement , Training
 Setting strong quality environment on shop
 Launched around 25 new products on line along with design.
 Set the culture of problem solving through problem and countermeasure
 Production ramp up done from 5 / month to 300 / month
 Introduction of Different process control; like torque control / monitoring system & Push pull check system for
all electrical joint ,I do I check .
 Productivity Improvement of 36% achieved
 Build culture of continuous improvement ,VA – VE .
 Track & Reduce Key quality issues by involving all stake holders
 Responsible for hot test and line quality issues .
 Cost control & reduction in consumables
 Cost saving of 50 lakhs on annual basis by salvaging some key hydraulic aggregates.
 Part of management team for IR related strategy
Achievement:
 Setting green field project for Excavators , Loaders and Compactors .
 Volume ramp up from 5 machine /month to 305 machine in a month .
 Imparting training programs for associates during project phase.
 Introduced more than 25 new model on line
Claas India Limited
Asst. Manager (Production) Aug’04 –Oct’05

3. CLAAS INDIA LTD. is a German MNC involving in manufacturing of Harvester combine. It has its
manufacturing units in 90 countries.
Operational Area –Production (Vehicle Assembly) Worked from Aug. 2004 to October 2005
The Role:
 Responsibility for production assembly of harvester combines.
 Manpower planning according to monthly production plan.
 Dispatch planning.
 Improvement of quality of CTT by reducing rejection..
 Coordination with PPC for line shortage,
 Preparing MIS For Assembly.
 Maintaining housekeeping on floor.
 Started down time analysis of assembly.
 Production planning for harvester combines.
 Introduce VIN Card for m/c.
 Introduce line defect sheet on line.
 Started kaizen activities on shop floor.
 Effective implementation of ISO 9001 and 14001.
 Coordination with design and material for Quality improvement of component on line.
Achievement:
 Started production with contractual people ,while the plant was hit by Labor strike .
 Created sop’s for every process.
Escorts Ltd ( Auto Suspension Division)
Sr. Executive (Production – Assembly Line) Sep’02 – Jul’04
 Looking after assembly Line of Telescopic Front (TFF).
 Responsibility for Shift Production.
 Implement poka-yoke for mistake proofing.
 Rejection Control and Rejection Analysis.
 Production Planning For Assembly line.
 Analysis of M/c Problem.
 Coordination with maintenance Dept for Preventive maintenance.
 Implementation of Quality System likes single Piece Flow of Material, First time Right concept.
 Motivation of work Force to improve work quality and standard.
 Maintain housekeeping at shop floor.
 Involved with design and development for new shockers for Piazio development
 Development activities related to new and improved tooling, Process improvement, m/c up gradation, Cost
reduction by zero over time, Fool proofing of processes, reduced down time of m/c and fixture.
 Process included: HARD CHROME PLATING, MILLING, and CENTRE LESS GRINDING
Achievement:
Achieved 100% target against the capacity in unionized environment
Created awareness about quality , customer importance between associate.
Luxor International Ltd
Sr Engineer ( Production ) Sep’01 – Aug’02
Luxor International Ltd Delhi, Leading Manufacturer of different type of Writing instruments.
Operational Area – head of two departments (Hi Lighter and Colour pen)
The Role:
 Planning & scheduling of order according to DOD (Dispatch & Delivery).
 Ensure that m/c should run at its maximum efficiency.
 Co- ordination with, /c development dept for smooth running m/c , preventive Maintenance & up gradation of
m/c

4.  Tooling & spares planning of pad Printing and ultrasonic welding m/c
 Man Power planning according of to order from marketing department.
 Solving m/c problems
 Completed a project on productivity with m/c development dept.
 Interaction with vendors for quality problems.
 Training of workers to improve quality of production and productivity
 Maintain House –keeping at shop floor.
 Trained the operators for ultrasonic welding setting and operating.
Achievement:
 Done a project on productivity improvement at plant level resulting in increase of yield by 10-15 %
 Reduced bottlenecks in Assembly processes.
Jay Yushin Ltd
Engineer ( Production ) Sep’99 – Sep’01
Jay Yushin Ltd Gurgaon (Minda Group. Company), manufacturer of Automobile Parts for automobile giants like
Maruti, Bajaj, Hero Honda and Telco
The Role:
 Start Production newly install Temp & Fuel unit which is used in Maruti Previously it was being importing
From Japan
 Handling CNC winding m/c, which was used for winding of movement.
 Run the line more than efficiency
 Rejection control and analysis.
 Training of workers for better quality & productivity.
 Localization of imported parts
 Interaction with vender about quality Problem.
 Implemented several poka yoke and kaizen on shop floor.
Achievement:
Instrument in localizing instrument cluster for Maruti 800, wagon R, Zen
Setting new line for the cluster Production.
Training of operators .
Designing check sheets for better process control.
Shri Ram needle bearing a SRF Gr Company
Joined as Diploma Engg. Trainee, Left as Jr. Executive (production). Oct’95 – Aug’99
Shri Ram needle bearing a SRF Gr Company one of leading manufacturer of needle bearing.
The Role:
 Looking after prod. Assembly line of needle Bearing.
 Responsibility for shift Prod.
 Production Planning of Assembly line.
 Man power allocation
 Solving m/c problem.
 Rejection control and analysis.
 Attending DRM meeting, for Production Targets.
Achievement:
Played cruicial role in achieving target of 13 lakhs bearings,from 6 lakhs per month
ACADEMIA
Year : MBA from Vinayak University , Chennai.
Year : B.Tech ( Mechanical) from I.A.S.E University Rajastan scored 78%.
1995 : Diploma (Mechanical Engineering) from IERT Allahabad scored 73%.

5. 1991 : X & X II from UP Board scored 54%.and 59.4 %
TRAINING
 Executive Development Programme (EDP) Especially designed for AGM and above.
 Six Thinking Hats based on Lateral thinking concept of ED WARN DE BANO(2 days)
 7 habits of effective people by Stephen R Covey (2days)
 Passion to win by joseph R Raj (2 days)
 Good understanding of JCB Production system (lean manufacturing)
 Finance for Non finance People

IT FORTE
 Basic Knowledge of MS office
EXTRAMURAL ENGAGEMENTS
Played state level cricket in school days
Part of society redresser committee
PERSONAL VITAE
Date of Birth : 27th
June , 1975
Current Address : Building No. B, Flat NO. 804 , PlatinumTower Society ,Dutt Mandir Road Wakad
Pune - 411057
Permanent Address : C/o- Shri Gyaneshwer Agarwal , Sector - E, C –54 , Aliganj , Lucknow (UP)
Linguistic Abilities : English and Hindi

6. 1991 : X & X II from UP Board scored 54%.and 59.4 %
TRAINING
 Executive Development Programme (EDP) Especially designed for AGM and above.
 Six Thinking Hats based on Lateral thinking concept of ED WARN DE BANO(2 days)
 7 habits of effective people by Stephen R Covey (2days)
 Passion to win by joseph R Raj (2 days)
 Good understanding of JCB Production system (lean manufacturing)
 Finance for Non finance People

IT FORTE
 Basic Knowledge of MS office
EXTRAMURAL ENGAGEMENTS
Played state level cricket in school days
Part of society redresser committee
PERSONAL VITAE
Date of Birth : 27th
June , 1975
Current Address : Building No. B, Flat NO. 804 , PlatinumTower Society ,Dutt Mandir Road Wakad
Pune - 411057
Permanent Address : C/o- Shri Gyaneshwer Agarwal , Sector - E, C –54 , Aliganj , Lucknow (UP)
Linguistic Abilities : English and Hindi