Vijay Sharma
Valencia,Ca
Summary
Experienced and organized leader specializing in 3D printing and digital manufacturing, offering a proven track record of delivering impactful results. Adept at leveraging strong interpersonal skills to collaborate seamlessly across all organizational levels. Known for developing and nurturing robust business relationships with clients, ensuring client satisfaction and loyalty. Possesses exceptional problem-resolution abilities, capable of efficiently prioritizing diverse responsibilities to consistently meet deadlines. Eager to contribute leadership and expertise to drive success in the dynamic landscape of 3D printing and digital manufacturing. Highly driven General Manager successful at implementing strategic approaches to drive profitability and sales. Recognized for performance excellence in operations and customer care. Successful at motivating, training and developing team members to drive profitability in highly competitive environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
Rapid Product Solutions
Oxnard, CA
02.2021 - 09.2023
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations with strategic vision and planning
- Reduced costs, managed delivery schedules and performed risk analysis to improve overall profitability
- Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands
- Negotiated the purchase, installation and operationalization of 3D printing equipment
- Managed a group of five supervisors and twenty technicians
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
Manger Operations
Rapid Product Solutions
Oxnard, CA
07.2015 - 01.2021
- Monitor employee productivity and optimize procedures to reduce costs
- Exceeded revenue by 15% year over year last five years by increasing productivity and capacity utilization
- Improved turnaround time for bids by 20% resulting in capturing of more opportunities
- Improved on time delivery from 85% to 97%
- Acquired Selective Laser Sintering and FDM machines resulting in 15% increase in yearly revenue.
V. P. Engineering and Business Development
Scicon Technologies
Valencia, CA
10.2009 - 03.2015
- Developed customer specific processes to promote responsiveness for key accounts
- Developed and integrated programs to maximize productivity and use of 3D printing equipment
- Developed and implemented pricing and credit management strategies to improve profit and reduce risk in a competitive environment
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
V. P. Rapid Prototyping
Scicon Technologies
Valencia, CA
04.2005 - 09.2009
- Increased capacity utilization by 10%, resulting in improved delivery time and profits
- Negotiated service and material purchase contracts resulting in 5% savings year over year
- Managed outsourcing department and added new vendors resulting in 8% increase in revenue.
Director, Rapid Prototyping
Scicon Technologies
Valencia, CA
01.2003 - 03.2005
- Executed metal parts fabrication technology using selective laser sintering technology
- Emphasized skill enhancement to decrease failure rate and improved operational efficiency
- Assisted with implementation of ISO 9001-2008.
Education
MBA - Business Administration and Management
California State University
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
Punjab University
Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Production Planning
- Vendor Management
- Risk Management
- Project Planning
- Quoting and Cost Estimation
- Scheduling
- Cross-Functional Team Management
- Market Growth
- Client Account Management
- Program Development
- Sales Expertise
- Product Costing
- Employee Scheduling
- Operations Management
- Safety Assurance
- Variance and Risk Analysis
- Vendor Relationships
- Deadline-Oriented
- Negotiation Skills
- Labor Cost Controls
- Sound Judgment
- Time and Resource Optimization
- Team Training and Development
- Staff Supervision
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma, Green Belt
- Solid Works
Timeline
General Manager
Rapid Product Solutions
02.2021 - 09.2023
Manger Operations
Rapid Product Solutions
07.2015 - 01.2021
V. P. Engineering and Business Development
Scicon Technologies
10.2009 - 03.2015
V. P. Rapid Prototyping
Scicon Technologies
04.2005 - 09.2009
Director, Rapid Prototyping
Scicon Technologies
01.2003 - 03.2005
MBA - Business Administration and Management
California State University
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
Punjab University
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