Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Key Projects
About self
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ADITYA DARJI

Vadodara

Summary

I am an enthusiastic and collaborative individual driven by a passion for embracing and overcoming challenges. My innate curiosity to explore the latest concepts and methodologies significantly contributes to my continuous growth within the organization. I am dedicated and diligent, with a strong affinity for sports activities, which instils in me the resilience needed to tackle complex tasks effectively, ultimately contributing to the upward trajectory of the organization.

An accomplished Operations and Business Analytics Professional with a proven track record in effective management strategies. Demonstrated success in elevating company and departmental operations, delivering measurable results. Proficient in analytical thinking, strategic planning, leadership, and personnel and process management. Results-driven Executive Operations Manager known for unparalleled productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in strategic planning, process optimization, and team leadership. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations and organizational excellence. Bring focused approach to driving operational success and achieving business goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Operations Manager

NBC Bearings
Vadodara
04.2023 - Current
  • Directed TRB grinding operations, overseeing 13 lines and 91 machines
  • Conducted analyses to resolve recurring machine issues and enhance efficiency
  • Spearheaded digital initiatives by implementing Real-Time Dashboards and Post Process Gauges
  • Played a key role in the Dream Run Project, improving OEE from 60% to 85% across 4 grinding lines
  • Managed 14 TRB Grinding lines focusing on process adherence and productivity
  • Led New Product Development (NPD) and Quality Circle projects, achieving a 95% Q-index
  • Ensured compliance with IATF 16949 Audit standards and maintained related documentation.

Deputy Manager (Operations)

NBC Bearings
04.2019 - 03.2023
  • Implemented process improvement strategies resulting in a significant reduction in Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
  • Held accountability for the output of six lines in grinding and assembly, ensuring optimal performance
  • Achieved a 5% reduction in assembly process losses through streamlining and minimizing running setting losses
  • Directed bearing assembly and packing operations, ensuring timely delivery to fulfill customer commitments
  • Established maintenance practices in a new plant, reducing Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) and maximizing Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) through Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and training initiatives
  • Possess hands-on experience in the maintenance of Heat Treatment furnaces, Spindle repairing, and conducting trials
  • Implemented PM Piller strategies, showcasing expertise in Spares Management and achieving a 5% cost reduction through local development of spares.

Assistant Manager (Operations)

NBC Bearings
07.2015 - 03.2019
  • Enhanced Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) and minimized scrap in Bore production
  • Led job changeover activities, prioritizing Single-Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) techniques
  • Drove cycle time improvements by conducting comprehensive process studies
  • Ensured quality assurance throughout shifts to maintain seamless production
  • Effectively managed manpower during shifts
  • Successfully executed SMED Project on Most Critical line, achieving changeover time within 8 hours.

Mahindra Gujarat Tractors Ltd.
09.2014 - 04.2015
  • Conduct research on factory departments of automobile tractor assembly
  • Review all assembly processes and tractor engine testing reports
  • Execute a project on cantilever crane design for assembly line weight lifting and stress analysis using design software
  • Compile and submit the project report to the manufacturing head for optimizing ergonomics improvement initiatives.

Education

MBA - Business Analytics And Operations

Birla Institute of Technology And Sciences
Pilani, Rajasthan
08-2023

B.E. - Mechanical Engineering

M.S. University Of Baroda
Vadodara, Gujarat
04-2015

Skills

  • Operational Excellence
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Strategic leadership & Resource Planning
  • Grinding and Superfinishing Process
  • Process optimization
  • Conveyor and Gantry Automation
  • Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
  • Jishu Hozen (JH) implementation
  • SAP inventory management systems
  • Line balancing & De-bottlenecking
  • Continuous improvement methodologies
  • IATF ISO/TS 16949 certification requirements
  • Bearing technology
  • AUTOCAD-2010 (2D, 3D)
  • MS Excel 2010-2013
  • Tableau Desktop 2022
  • Microsoft Power BI

Accomplishments

  • Gold Award Recipient in Quality Circle presentation at the national-level event CII in 2019 and 2023 Quality Circle presentation at QCFI, Vadodara Chapter in 2019
  • Best CFT award in NBC Bearings Rewards & Recognition awards at Jaipur for the year 2023-24
  • Second Prize Winner in NBC Rewards & Recognition awards at Jaipur for the year 2018- 19
  • Best Cost Saver Award Best KAIZEN Award Recipient in 2019-2- in NBC R & R awards at Jaipur
  • Gold Medalist and Ranker in Mechanical Engineering

Certification

  • Lean Six Sigma Certification-2024 from ISEL Global

Key Projects

  • Conducted trials of bearing assembly and superfinishing machines at IZUMI Machine Tools, Osaka, Japan (2018).
  • Successfully completed ISO-TS 16949 sustenance and surveillance audits in 2022 and 2023.
  • Played a pivotal role as a key team member of the Dream Run Project by Mec-Canzey, resulting in productivity improvement in 2021 and increasing OEE from 70% to 90% across four lines.
  • Directed a project for productivity improvement by reducing cycle time (2021-22).
  • Reduced finish ring inventory levels (Inventory Management) in 2022-2023.
  • Decreased machine downtime by implementing Pre Dressed Wheel (2022-23).
  • Executed the "Quick job change-over" project, achieving a changeover within 6 hours from 14 hours at NEI Ltd., Vadodara plant in 2022.
  • Improved productivity through Dynamic GA/GE implementation by 5% of OEE in 2022. Achieved 80% OEE through micro-level analysis, up from 67% (2021-22). Attained MSIL Audit clearance with Green Zone status in 2024.

About self

I am an enthusiastic and collaborative individual driven by a passion for embracing and overcoming challenges. My innate curiosity to explore the latest concepts and methodologies significantly contributes to my continuous growth within the organization. I am dedicated and diligent, with a strong affinity for sports activities, which instils in me the resilience needed to tackle complex tasks effectively, ultimately contributing to the upward trajectory of the organization.

Timeline

Executive Operations Manager

NBC Bearings
04.2023 - Current

Deputy Manager (Operations)

NBC Bearings
04.2019 - 03.2023

Assistant Manager (Operations)

NBC Bearings
07.2015 - 03.2019

Mahindra Gujarat Tractors Ltd.
09.2014 - 04.2015

MBA - Business Analytics And Operations

Birla Institute of Technology And Sciences

B.E. - Mechanical Engineering

M.S. University Of Baroda
ADITYA DARJI