Manager Plant

DEVKAR MAHESHKUMAR PRALHAD

Gawade Park, Shraddha Garden, BDG.NO.19, F.No.8, Chinchwad, Pune - 411033

Contact: +91-982*******; Email: ******.********@*****.***; Date of Birth: 22nd Sept, 1978

OPERATIONS/ PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL – AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY

Offering 15+ years of rich and diversified experience; can be headhunted for a senior managerial level position across any functional sectors with an organization of repute

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

Multi-functional expert, technically inclined and highly empowered professional with significant experience acquired over the years in diverse areas encompassing Manufacturing Operations,, Process Engineering, Process Validation Audit, Rejection Analysis, Cost Reduction, SOP (Standard Operating Procedure), Risk Analysis, Safety, Technical Support and Team Management.

Currently spearheading as a Manager - Manufacturing/ Production - Assembly Shop - GMI Talegaon Plant with General Motors India Pvt. Ltd., Pune

•Expertise in detailed planning and scheduling to meet pre set production targets and conceptualizing and implementing process modifications to enhance operational efficiency and optimize resource utilization and achieve consistent increase in profitability.

•Proven abilities in enhancing production process operations, optimizing resource & capacity utilisation, escalating productivity & operational efficiencies, while curtailing costs & expenses.

• Expertise in providing thought leadership, influence and hands-on engagement in order to develop, direct and implement the innovation culture for continuous improvement, resulting in best in class solutions that meet company’ needs.

oStandards & Tools: TS16949, EMS/OHSAS, GM-IMS, TPM, 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, JIT,, Poka-Yoke, “Single Piece Flow” etc.

oMonitoring, analyzing and reporting performance to schedule of production activities utilizing information derived from material and production control systems.

•Adept in identifying the bottlenecks and critical areas while executing the projects; implementing good manufacturing practices, wastage control and statutory & regulatory compliances.

•Multitasking credentials with excellent planning, execution, monitoring and resource-balancing skills, as well as the ability to handle multiple tasks in high-pressure environments and under tight deadlines.

Core Competencies

Operational Leadership ISO 9001-2000 Documentation World Class Manufacturing Process Improvement & Reengineering

Strategic Planning Mapping & Auditing Production

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GENERAL MOTORS INDIA PVT. LTD., PUNE since Jan’18 Manager - Manufacturing/ Production - Assembly Shop - GMI Talegaon Plant (Jan’18 – Till Date) Manager - Manufacturing/ Production - Body Shop - GMI Talegaon Plant (Mar’10 – Jan’18)

•Inspecting & ensuring appropriate supervision & control of plant, resource utilization & cost; managing quality control in production operations and consistency in delivery.

•Successfully organizing and controlling overall production function to achieve all output targets in terms of quantity, quality, wastage, and unit costs.

•Designing and implementing systems and procedures to facilitate smooth functioning of overall operations and enhancing operational efficiency.

•Inspecting & ensuring appropriate supervision & control of factory, resource utilization & cost; managing quality control in production operations and consistency in delivery.

•Implementing strategic vision and direction to production management so as to meet the medium and long term objectives of the organization. Reviewing and signing daily production reports and provides feedback to the production head.

•Developing new process concepts for production optimization, yield improvement and developing guidelines for the sequencing of manufacturing activities.

•Minimizing performance bottlenecks for high productivity with maximization of men, material, cost and machine, etc.

As a Manager - Manufacturing/ Production - Assembly Shop - GMI Talegaon Plant

•Handling the Production of Chevrolet Beat, Spark and Beat NB products as per given Targets and Quality standards at Assembly Shop.

•Monitoring GM - goals with PDCA cycle by daily, weekly & monthly basis.

•Involved in GCA (Global customer audit), DRR (Direct run rate) & DRL (Direct run loss) analysis with PPS (Practical Problem solving) method. Successfully improving associated uptime by TIP (Through put improvement) method and removed Bottleneck station of Trim1 Line from Last 14 Months.

•Monitoring the tools (Online & Backup) maintenance/ calibration by Visual display.

•Working as a Safety coordinator of assembly shop and conduct GWSS Audit to improve Safety Behavior on Shopfloor.

•Achieved most flexible person Award in Assembly shop. Successfully completed REDX Apprentice training and got Apprentice Certificate.

As a Manager - Manufacturing/ Production - Body Shop - GMI Talegaon Plant

•Monitored GM - goals with PDCA cycle by daily, weekly & monthly basis. Analyzed FOS (Factory of Supplies) & Rejection per cost target also monitored and achieved by Pareto analysis.

•Improved associated uptime by TIP (Through put improvement) method. Monitored the tools (Online & Backup) maintenance/ calibration by Visual display.

•Involved in fixture maintenance/ calibration for improved Body audit score (A Metrics only). Handled bodyshop activities and Body repair in GA Shop.

Achievements

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Efficiently designed Engine room and Rear floor assy. Ensured Safe work environment and improved Takt time & Quality

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Successfully reduced 40% Spot welding tip consumption by implementing effective issue system also reduced the cost through re-usable Apron, leather hand gloves and hand sleeve.

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Reduced Roof Dent, Ding & Bump Defect by improve panel GSQE score & optimum spotting sequence. Organized video classroom training on Safety Awareness for improved Safety culture in Body shop & appreciation received from Plant Manager.

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Achieved throughput improvement by analyzing the bottleneck station downtime.

TATAMOTORS,PUNE Jan’04 – Mar’10 Asst. Manager - Production Engineering

•Controlled all activities connected with safe & efficient operations; implemented quality standards for meeting the set targets.

•Responsible for supervising and managing overall plant operations including production scheduling and resource allocation of men, material, machine and money to maximize operational efficiency.

•Maintained perfect coordination with the team & all internal/external parties to freeze the technical parameters/ work scope to iron out any ambiguities; carried out work measurements & providing technical validation for jobs.

•Executed cost saving techniques/ measures and modified the system as & when necessary to achieve substantial reduction in O&M expenditure.

•Initiated Continuous Improvement concept to enhance working practices, procedures, standards, and machine performance.

•Responsible for putting significant efforts in assessing training needs and arranged training sessions to keep skill-level of the employees up-to-date with department standards.

NHECPVT.LTD.,TALEGOAN Nov’02 – Nov’03 Design & Development Engineer

EDUCATION CREDENTIALS

B.E. in Mechanical Engineering, 1997-2001; Shivaji University RIT Rajaramnagary, 68.95%

XII, 1996; Hyderabad Board

X, 1994; Hyderabad Board

Technical Skills; AutoCAD-2000, Ideas-8.0 CAD Software, MS-Office, etc

References: Available on Request

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