DEVENDRA SHRIKANT DANDE
Pune
Summary
Dynamic Manufacturing Manager with a proven track record at Schaeffler India Limited, specializing in process optimization and cross-functional collaboration. Achieved significant cost reductions through strategic improvements and proactive risk management. Adept in robotics process automation and committed to driving operational excellence and professional development initiatives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Manager
Schaeffler India Limited
Pune
09.2024 - Current
- Developed strategies aimed at ongoing improvements, resulting in higher efficiency and cost reduction.
- Minimized production risk exposure through early identification of issues and proactive intervention.
- Prepared in-depth evaluations of production effectiveness.
- Coordinated multiple facets of operation management.
- Partnered with technical team to improve process efficiency.
- Formulated and applied a detailed production strategy for optimizing workflow.
- Act as a project manager for relocation project from Lahr Germany to Pune India
Senior Executive (Hydraulic Lash Adjusters, Roller Finger Follower)
Schaeffler India Limited
12.2013 - 12.2016
- Oversaw operational processes for hydraulic lash adjuster components.
Executive (Hydraulic Lash Adjusters, Roller Finger Follower, NRB)
INA Bearings India Private Limited
Pune
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Supervised the assembly and operations of hydraulic lash adjusters/roller finger follower
Process Owner (Roller Finger Follower, Needle Roller Bearings)
INA Bearings India Private Limited
Pune
05.2009 - 12.2010
- Managed workflows for assembly and functionality of roller finger followers, rocker arms and needle roller bearings.
Trainee Operator
INA Bearings India Private Limited
Pune
09.2007 - 04.2009
- Operated and set up the assembly of NRB, welded cage/plastic cage bearings, and rocker arm
Education
Bachelors program - Mechanical Engineering
National Institute of Technical and Management Studies
Maharashtra, India01.2019
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Government Polytechnic
Maharashtra, India01.2007
Skills
- Expertise in brownfield development
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Customer-focused approach
- New product rollout
- Robotics Process Automation
- Demand & Dispatch Management
- Budgetary & Cost Control
- Process optimization
- Process quality management
- Professional development initiatives
- Business & Operations Excellence
- Problem solving
Certification
- Certified Toyota Production System - Gemba Leader training, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Bangalore, India, 2022
- Special Project on 'Product Benchmarking' of Automobile Engine components, Schaeffler Plant, Ansan, South Korea, 2016
Skype Id
devendradande@outlook.com
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 10/30/86
Awards
- Certified 'Toyota Supplier Gemba Leader 2022', 03/01/22, Toyota Kirloskar Motors, Bangalore, India Plant
- Schaeffler Certified Young Leader 2019, A one year comprehensive Leadership program consisting of customer-centricity, plant operating ethics, operational excellence, finance and non-finance
- Employee of the Quarter, 2017, For the installation and start-up of engine components assembly line 3 and deft handling of a crisis while Union strike
Hobbies and Interests
- Influence the team with new and simple techniques to find out root cause of problems.
- Encourage them to explore cost-saving ways in personal life by comparing and explaining cost-saving projects carried out in the organization
Projects
MSIL YL07 and K12C, 1.5L Gasoline Engines of Maruti Baleno and Celerio cars Ford Dragon, 1.5L Gasoline Engine Hyundai U-II Project, i10 Grand, i20 and Verna models
Training
- Trained on Technology and Installation of New Generation Product Lines, Schaeffler (China) Co., Ltd., Taicang, China, 2019
- Product Technology Training, Schaeffler Plant in Germany, 2010
Key Initiatives
Relocation of high speed Assembly line from Lahr, Germany, 04/01/25, Relocation, start-up and ramp up of hybrid ASEH Assembly Line from Taicang, China, 2024, Achieved highest Cost saving Segment Award for Tool Consumption & Cost monitoring, Spearheaded 'One India project' for the New Technology Assembly Line procured from China, 2020, Conceptualized and rolled out Robotic solutions using Epson robots and Stäubli robots, 2020, Performed product benchmarking for customer Hyundai for the manufacturing of engine components with Schaeffler Korea plant, Ansan, South Korea, 2016, Orchestrated the technology transfer projects from Schaeffler Germany to India plant of INA Bearing India Private Limited, 2011, 2014, 2019, 2022
Global Exposure
- Monthly Segment PCR reporting to HQ, Germany
- Weekly Segment OEE report preparation, monitoring and reporting to HQ
- Monthly bottleneck management activities for segment and reporting to HQ using Lean tool
- Monthly report to HQ as Hydraulic components technologist from Schaeffler India for hydraulic components
Timeline
Manufacturing Manager
Schaeffler India Limited
09.2024 - Current
Senior Executive (Hydraulic Lash Adjusters, Roller Finger Follower)
Schaeffler India Limited
12.2013 - 12.2016
Executive (Hydraulic Lash Adjusters, Roller Finger Follower, NRB)
INA Bearings India Private Limited
01.2011 - 12.2013
Process Owner (Roller Finger Follower, Needle Roller Bearings)
INA Bearings India Private Limited
05.2009 - 12.2010
Trainee Operator
INA Bearings India Private Limited
09.2007 - 04.2009
Bachelors program - Mechanical Engineering
National Institute of Technical and Management Studies
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Government Polytechnic
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