Amit SONWANE
Pune
Summary
Results-oriented Plant Manager experienced in process optimization, lean manufacturing, and team leadership. Achieved significant cost reductions and enhanced safety compliance through effective cross-functional collaboration and strategic planning. Committed to maximizing productivity and efficiency while fostering team cohesion and continuous improvement.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
SR Quality mangar & plant manager
Press shop and fabrication
Pune Maharashtra
06.2025 - Current
- Managed daily operations in press shop and fabrication environment.
- Oversaw workflow to ensure efficient material handling and processing.
- Trained staff on safety protocols and equipment operation standards.
- Supervised quality assurance processes to meet production standards.
- Facilitated communication between departments for streamlined operations.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues to ensure continuous production flow.
- Managed the daily operations of the plant, including scheduling personnel and equipment.
- Monitored plant performance metrics, such as throughput, quality, cost, and safety.
- Planned, directed and coordinated operations for production, machinery and processing within company policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Planned and coordinated maintenance activities for the facility.
- Analyzed current production processes to identify areas of improvement.
- Promoted high-quality daily production by enforcing product standards and monitoring level of quality.
- Supported departments in successfully utilizing available labor, materials and equipment resources for production.
- Improved workflow processes to maximize efficiency and enhance operations.
- Established goals for improving productivity, product quality, safety standards.
- Oversaw employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Collaborated with other managers across plants to share best practices.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for materials needed for production operations.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to team members on career development paths.
- Assigned tasks to employees based on their skillset and experience level.
- Directed staff training initiatives to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Gave direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Supervised team members across multiple departments within the plant environment.
- Eliminated materials waste and unnecessary labor hours to reduce costs.
- Implemented new technologies or systems to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Performed root cause analysis on any process failures or customer complaints.
- Increased plant safety by implementing proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress towards set objectives.
- Developed strategic programs and devised key plans that affected the direction of the business.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Improved efficiency by minimizing downtime.
- Identified and solved complex problems that impacted management and business direction.
- Mitigated production issue risks by identifying potential problems and taking effective action.
- Developed and administered budgets for inventory, labor hours and overhead expenses.
- Produced daily operations report forecasting staffing needs and production volume to support cost-reduction and service improvement initiatives.
- Contributed to new plant startup and implementation of processes for manufacturing, shipping and receiving and inventory management.
- Troubleshot and resolved problems with equipment and programmable logic controller systems.
- Oversaw production budget and approved expenditures to direct spending.
- Cultivated culture of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement while providing operational leadership.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Applied lean strategies to implement operational enhancements, promote efficiency and cut costs.
- Negotiated materials with suppliers to remain within budget.
- Authored and updated production reports and personnel records to facilitate operational decisions.
- Assigned staff, materials and funds throughout project lifecycle.
- Examined and tested electrical power distribution machinery and equipment using various testing devices.
- Supervised team of six skilled TIG and MIG welders, helping fabricate weldments to dimensional tolerances.
- Conferred with technical and administrative staff to devise and implement corrective actions.
- Built rapport with international business contacts, overseas suppliers and equipment manufacturers.
- Documented gas collection activities to meet company and regulatory requirements.
- Read and interpreted meter numbers each shift to check operability of gas retrieval systems.
- Operated and monitored acid or gas carbon dioxide removal units, carbon dioxide compressors and pipelines.
- Maintained safety controls by collecting and disposing of excess gas.
SAM industries
Plant Head and sr Q A HOD
Pune chikle
06.2026 - 06.2026
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Education
Available - IATF 16949 2016 And Six Sigma Certificate Candidat
IATF 16949 2016 And Six Sigma Certificate Candidate
01.2016 - 04.2016
Smdpm College Kallam District Osmanabad
Kallam , India Skills
- Quality assurance
- Process optimization
- Lean manufacturing
- Six sigma expertise
- Six sigma
- Data analysis
- Cost control improvements
- Cost control
- Cost reduction strategies
- Production management
- Operations management
- Production planning
- Production scheduling
- Project management
- Training programs
- Employee training
- Team development
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Supplier negotiation
- Safety compliance
- Safety management
- Safety protocols
- Safety regulations
- Regulatory compliance
- Environmental sustainability
- Risk assessment
- Control inventory
- Production equipment maintenance
- Plant and warehouse operations
- Cost reporting
- Performance improvements
- Lean processes
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Customer service
- Scheduling
- Labor management
- Risk assessment
- Production order review
- Control inventory
- Product planning
- Labor management
Languages
English
First Language
English marathi, hindi
Beginner (A1)
A1
Timeline
SAM industries
Plant Head and sr Q A HOD
06.2026 - 06.2026
SR Quality mangar & plant manager
Press shop and fabrication
06.2025 - Current
Available - IATF 16949 2016 And Six Sigma Certificate Candidat
IATF 16949 2016 And Six Sigma Certificate Candidate
01.2016 - 04.2016
Smdpm College Kallam District Osmanabad