CHANDRAKANT TAWARE
Manufacturing & Production
Ravet
Summary
Performance-driven professional with nearly 22+ years of rich & extensive experience in Strategic Process & Production Management, Stakeholder Engagement and People Management. Excels in minimizing performance bottlenecks for high productivity with maximization of men, material & machine. Forward-focused Greenfield Project Manager with exposure in swiftly completing projects with competent cross-functional skills and ensuring on-time deliverables within preset cost parameters. Showcased excellence in Vehicle & Engine Assembly Manufacturing Process. Expertise in production planning with key focus on top line & bottom-line profitability by monitoring optimal utilization of resources, while monitoring the overall functioning of production processes, identifying improvement areas and implementing adequate measures to maximize customer satisfaction level. People Leader, who has successfully led (180+ employees) and motivated teams in cross-cultural environment towards growth and success in the organization; created a clear & compelling view of future through coaching and execution; and bagged Employee of the Year 2017 (for effective resource management). Acknowledged for Best Continuous Improvement Workshops for achieving Clean Zone through 5 ‘S’ & TPM.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
AGM (Asst. General Manager) Engine Assembly & Testing
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd.
08.2009 - Current
- Instituting & executing high level production strategies, and overcoming complex business challenges using experience-backed judgment, strong work ethics and irreproachable integrity
- Ascertaining Productivity achievement (HPE) through line balancing, waste reduction, manpower optimisation
- Appraising the prevalent production systems / processes, while identifying loopholes, if any and undertaking result-oriented measures for alleviating them and documenting the same
- Collaborating with: Stakeholders while keeping them informed of progress and issues in order to manage expectations on all requirements and deliverables.
- Cross functional team for smooth functioning production activities & solution for problems
- Implementing cost saving measures to achieve substantial reduction in terms of manpower, production cost, raw materials and energy consumption (Best Cost Saving Idea 2023: 1 Mio INR for Production o/p capacity increase)
- Formulating production planning in new and growth areas and motivating people to perform beyond their normal past established skills / levels
- Developing project baselines and controlling the same with respect to cost, resource deployment, time overruns and quality compliance to ensure timely completion of projects
- Adherence of Quality Management Systems, EMS, EnMS, VDA 6.3 Volkswagen Group Process Audit
- Ascertaining daily, weekly & monthly production KPI (SQDCM) of Engine Assembly & Testing
- Ensuring effective implementation of measures for Customer Complaints, e.g. Process Audit, Product Audit, Vehicle Assembly defects & field complaints
- Steering efforts in: Approving part fitment trials & ECN (Engineering Change Management implementation)
- Cost saving (Energy consumption, Rejection control, localization of machine spares, optimization of services)
- Implementation of MBS (Method Building Stones) of Production System
- Planning strategies for achieving KPI & coordinate with HOD.
- Facilitating training need identification, empowerment, motivation & appraisals of subordinates
- Key Projects Managed: Vehicle - Green Field 1, Engine – Green Field 2, Brown Field-2
- Enhanced communication among team members through regular meetings, promoting an open dialogue about challenges and opportunities for improvement.
- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving concerns in a timely manner.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to identify areas of improvement and develop solutions.
- Mentored staff members, fostering a supportive work environment that enhanced employee performance and retention.
- Developed and implemented new operational procedures, streamlining daily tasks and improving overall efficiency.
- Motivated, trained, and disciplined employees to maximize performance.
- Assisted in the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for new employees to build a skilled workforce committed to excellence in service delivery.
- Improved employee morale through recognition programs that acknowledged individual achievements and team successes.
- Collaborated with other department managers on cross-functional projects, fostering a cooperative atmosphere that drove overall organizational success.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Implemented cost-saving measures without compromising on quality, boosting bottom line.
- Developed and enforced health and safety protocols, significantly reducing workplace accidents.
Assistant Manager (Scorpio - Xylo TCF & Engine Assembly Production)
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.
06.2008 - 08.2009
- Responsible for Tyre sub assembly process stabilization & capacity enhancement through work balancing
- Ensuring process adherence & quality of Vehicle Assembly for Chassis Line assembly, Front & Rear Axle, Chassis Marriage (Brake oil, AC gas & Coolant filling)
- Instituted analysis & measures for Customer Complaints, e.g. Vehicle Audit, Assembly line issues, Drive Test & Shower Test defects, & field complaints
Junior Officer - TATA Safari 2.2 Dicor TCF (Vehicle Assembly)
TATA Motors Ltd.
09.2005 - 06.2008
Junior Engineer - Production (Plastic Molding)
Lumax Ind. Ltd.
06.2005 - 09.2005
Associate (Production Planning & Control HCV / MCV)
TATA Motors Ltd.
08.2003 - 03.2005
- Growth Path: Sep'04 to Mar'05: Production Planning & Control (HCV / MCV) Aug'03 to Aug'04: Diploma Apprentice Trainee
Education
Executive Business Management Program -
Indo-German Training Center
Mumbai, India01.2019
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
MSBTE
Pune, India01.2003
Engineering
BITS Pilani
WILP04-2029
Skills
Process Planning & Control
International Exposure & Trainings
- 2020 (Mar): Skoda Auto (Czech Republic) 2 Weeks - 1.0L TSI Engine Assembly process know-how study
- 2019 (May): Skoda Auto (Czech Republic) 4 Weeks - 3P Workshop, 1.0L TSI & 1.5L TSI Engine Assembly process study, process flow & TAKT time balancing
- 2015 (Oct): Audi Hungaria (Hungary) 2 Weeks - 2.0L MDB Audi Engine Assembly Process know-how study
- 2013 (Oct): Volkswagen Polska (Poland) 5 Weeks - 1.5L TDI Engine Assembly process know-how study
Career Timeline
- 2003-2005: TATA Motors Ltd., Pimpri, Pune, MH
- 2005-2005: Lumax Ind. Ltd., Chinchwad, Pune, MH
- 2005-2008: TATA Motors Ltd., Pimpri, Pune, MH
- 2008-2009: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., Nashik, MH
- 2009-till date: Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd. Pune, MH
Badminton, Cycling, Yoga, Gardening
Playing Badminton
Cycling
Yoga
Gardening
Timeline
AGM (Asst. General Manager) Engine Assembly & Testing
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd.
08.2009 - Current
Assistant Manager (Scorpio - Xylo TCF & Engine Assembly Production)
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.
06.2008 - 08.2009
Junior Officer - TATA Safari 2.2 Dicor TCF (Vehicle Assembly)
TATA Motors Ltd.
09.2005 - 06.2008
Junior Engineer - Production (Plastic Molding)
Lumax Ind. Ltd.
06.2005 - 09.2005
Associate (Production Planning & Control HCV / MCV)
TATA Motors Ltd.
08.2003 - 03.2005
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
MSBTE
Executive Business Management Program -
Indo-German Training Center
Engineering
BITS Pilani