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Dhananjay Joshi

Dhananjay Joshi

Aurangabad

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented engineering professional with nearly 24 years of extensive experience in Maintenance, Project Management, Environment, Health & Safety (EHS), and Operational Excellence. Currently serving as DGM – Maintenance, Projects & EHS at Franke Faber India Pvt. Ltd., a Swiss-based multinational organization. Proven expertise in executing large-scale projects, driving safety excellence, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering substantial cost savings.

Recognized globally for outstanding performance, including being awarded Best Employee among operations across 48 countries. Internationally trained in Europe and China in Safety Ambassador programs and Project Management, bringing global best practices to organizational operations.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Deputy General Manager Maintenance & Projects

FRANKE FABER INDIA PVT. LTD.
12.2016 - 04.2026


Lead maintenance, capital projects, utilities, and EHS functions across the organization.

Successfully executed multiple strategic projects with a strong focus on safety, quality, cost, and timelines.

Implemented world-class safety systems and enhanced workplace safety culture.

Drove cost-saving initiatives and operational improvements.

Managed cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals.

Represented the organization in international safety and project management programs

  • Developed and implemented maintenance policies and procedures as per Global Guidelines.
  • Oversee the daily operations of the maintenance department.
  • Ensure timely and quality repairs of equipment and facilities.
  • Manage maintenance budgets and expenses.
  • Coordinate with other departments to schedule maintenance activities.
  • Supervise and train maintenance staff.
  • Monitor the inventory of materials and equipment.
  • Safety Compliance: Enforce workplace safety standards, conduct risk assessments, and ensure adherence to OSHA/ISO norms.
  • Environmental Management: Monitor emissions, waste disposal, and energy usage to meet environmental regulations.
  • Health Oversight: Safeguard employee health by controlling noise, air quality, and exposure to hazardous materials.
  • Maintenance Integration: Align preventive and predictive maintenance schedules with EHS requirements.
  • Incident Management: Investigate accidents, near misses, and equipment failures; implement corrective actions.
  • Documentation and Reporting: Maintain compliance records, audit reports, and performance metrics for regulatory inspections.
  • Cross-Department Coordination: Collaborate with production, HR, and quality teams to integrate EHS into daily operation.
  • Project management.
  • Budgeting and financial management.
  • CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
  • Value Stream Mapping: Visualizing processes to identify bottlenecks.
  • 5S methodology: Organizing workplaces for efficiency and safety.
  • Kaizen events: Short-term, focused improvement workshops.
  • SMED: Reducing setup/changeover times.
  • Visual management: Making performance and issues visible to all.
  • Responsible for all ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018.

Deputy Manager Maintenance

SOM Atotech Pvt. Ltd.
06.2012 - 11.2016
  • Working as the Plant PM Pillar Chairman and looking after the maintenance of PDC machines, paint shop, and utility equipment.
  • Work as Plant TPM Coordinator from 2012 to 2014.
  • Troubleshooting of.
  • A) Die casting machines like.
  • Zitai (250T, 420T, 560T, 730T) made in Taiwan.
  • TOSHIBA (580T, made in Japan).
  • Cooling Towers.
  • Overhead cranes.
  • Shot blasting machines.
  • SPMs.
  • Melting Furnace.
  • B) Plant New Project.
  • Selection of machines.
  • Electrical layout design.
  • Plant layout design.
  • Coordinate with the consultant and State Electrical Board officers.
  • Selection of cables, switchgear, transformer, DG set, etc.
  • Work as per plan and schedule.
  • Project Costing.
  • Review with top management.
  • Ability to carry out the project in the decided time.
  • C) Paint Shop.
  • Hands-on handling of PT/ED, booth, and oven.
  • ASU, Conveyor, Painting Guns.
  • Air Balancing & TTR.
  • GAS Bank maintenance.
  • Fire Hydrant System Maintenance.
  • Pokayoke and Kaizen for zero loss.
  • Support to Prod. For zero rejection.
  • ·
  • D) Utility equipment:
  • · Compressors,
  • DG sets,
  • Cooling towers,
  • Transformer.
  • O.H.C.
  • E) Planning:
  • Planning of the machines for PM.
  • TPM activities in all machines.
  • Troubleshooting of special-purpose machines based on PLC.
  • Planning of consumables and spares.
  • Responsible for all ISO, TS 16949 documentation, and DWM.

Executive Maintenance

Endurance
07.2010 - 05.2012
  • Planning of the machines for PM.
  • TPM activities in all machines.
  • Troubleshooting of special-purpose machines based on PLC.
  • Planning of consumables and spares.
  • Projects for the new die casting plant.
  • Developed and implemented policies that improved organizational performance and employee engagement.

Senior Maintenance Engineer

Aurangabad Electricals Pvt. Ltd.
07.2002 - 06.2010

Planning of the machines for PM.

TPM activities in all machines.

Troubleshooting of special-purpose machines based on PLC.

Planning of consumables and spares.

Education

High School Diploma -

Government Polytechnic (MSBTE)
Dhule, India
04-2002

Skills

  • Project Execution & Management

    Maintenance Management

    Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)

    Risk Assessment & Mitigation

    Leadership & Team Development

    Cross-Functional Team Coordination

    Cost Optimization & Productivity Improvement

    Time Management & Operational Excellence

    Safety Compliance & Electrical Safety

    Continuous Improvement Initiatives
  • Project management
  • Budget management
  • Safety compliance
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Training and development
  • Strategic planning
  • Operational management
  • Negotiation
  • Operations oversight
  • Operational support

Languages

6

Languages

Hindi
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Marathi
Proficient
C2

Certification

  • Certified Electrical Safety Head (State Electricity Board)

    Safety Ambassador

    International Training in Safety Ambassador & Project Management – Europe and China

Interests

Reading books on leadership, safety, and personal development
Following emerging technologies and industrial innovations
Stock market investing and financial learning
Mentoring and developing team members

Learning Japanese language

Accomplishments

  • Awarded Best Employee Globally among employees across 48 countries.
  • Successfully completed multiple projects within schedule and budget.
  • Recognized with numerous awards for: On-Time Project Completion
    Cost Saving Initiatives
    Best Performance
    Operational Excellence
  • Established strong safety culture and best-in-class EHS practices.

Timeline

Deputy General Manager Maintenance & Projects

FRANKE FABER INDIA PVT. LTD.
12.2016 - 04.2026

Deputy Manager Maintenance

SOM Atotech Pvt. Ltd.
06.2012 - 11.2016

Executive Maintenance

Endurance
07.2010 - 05.2012

Senior Maintenance Engineer

Aurangabad Electricals Pvt. Ltd.
07.2002 - 06.2010

High School Diploma -

Government Polytechnic (MSBTE)
Dhananjay Joshi