Abhay Jawalekar

Led daily production operations to achieve planned output targets while maintaining quality and safety standards

• Supervised and managed shop-floor teams, ensuring optimal manpower utilization across shifts
• Coordinated with planning, quality, and maintenance departments for smooth production flow
• Monitored key production metrics such as efficiency, downtime, and rejection rates, and implemented corrective actions
• Ensured adherence to quality standards and reduced defects through root cause analysis and continuous improvement
• Developed and implemented process improvements to streamline workflow efficiency.
• Implemented process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce operational costs
• Coordinated training programs for staff to enhance product knowledge and skills.
• Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
• Conducted regular audits of operational procedures for compliance with company standards.
• Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Maintained strict compliance with safety regulations and conducted regular safety audits and trainings
• Oversaw preventive and breakdown maintenance in coordination with the maintenance team to minimize downtime
• Prepared and presented production reports, MIS, and performance dashboards to senior management
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align business objectives and strategies.
• Supported implementation of Lean Manufacturing / 5S / Kaizen initiatives on the shop floor
• Outlined key responsibilities for the role

Job Responsibilities

• Directed manufacturing processes and operational efficiency procedures, achieving first run capability
• Successfully managed production activities to achieve on-time shipment of orders
• Led production teams in achieving aggressive production schedules through strategic manpower planning, direction, and coordination.
• Planned, organized and managed operations, including ordering materials and supplies, workflow management and timely production
• Managed product quality to guarantee compliance with quality policies, procedures and systems
• Strategically allocated tasks to manufacturing supervisors, assemblers, and operators to optimize production efficiency
• Partnered with HR to develop and implement flexible staffing plans by determining crew size and scheduling employees to meet dynamic production schedules.
• Established strong communication channels with other departments to anticipate and prevent issues, ensuring smooth and uninterrupted production line operation
• Supervised team of 50 employees per shift, implementing mentoring and training programs for clear understanding of job duties
• Generated monthly and yearly 'Plan vs Actual' reports, supporting data-driven executive decision-making

• Developed engineering documentation for manufacturing processes, equipment specifications, and change notices to support operational efficiency
• Directed manufacturing process and operational efficiency procedures to achieve goal of first run capability
• Implemented performance, quality, and efficiency measures, including PPM tracking, resulting in an effective improvement in achieving aggressive production goals.
• Owned the entire production process, supervising all stages and ensuring accurate documentation for seamless dispatch
• Effectively supervised a team of 70 employees per shift, utilizing mentoring and training programs to ensure a clear understanding of job duties, leading to improved performance
• Successfully managed production activities to achieve on-time shipment of orders
• Planned, organized and managed operations, including ordering materials and supplies, workflow management and timely production
• Established strong communication channels with other departments to anticipate and prevent issues, ensuring smooth and uninterrupted production line operation
• Identified and planned for resources needed to accomplish production objectives
• Collaborated with machine operators to optimize production equipment setup and operation, achieving significant efficiency gains.
• Streamlined rework processes in collaboration with quality manager to facilitate timely defect resolution
• Maintained a comprehensive and organized system of records, documents, and reports to facilitate successful completion of audits like EMSOHSAS, ISO, safety, and accident reviews
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge and information about technology and plant management best practices
• Performed root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions
• Implemented a comprehensive inspection program for machinery and equipment and scheduled preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Identified risk mitigation actions to reduce injuries, accidents and hazards in production environment
• Generated and delivered insightful monthly and yearly 'Plan vs Actual' reports, enabling data-driven executive decision-making
• Directed key personnel in correct production techniques to achieve required quality
• Proactively identified potential production issues by performing daily verification of documented process control parameters
• Strategically allocated tasks to manufacturing supervisors, assemblers, and operators to optimize production efficiency
• Led production teams in achieving aggressive production schedules through strategic manpower planning, direction, and coordination.
• Maintained a comprehensive and organized system of records, documents, and reports to facilitate successful completion of audits like EMSOHSAS, ISO, safety, and accident reviews
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge and information about technology and plant management best practices