Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Training
Project Management
Client and Vendor Relations
Staff Development
Software
Certification
Timeline
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Ganesh Bhapkar

Ganesh Bhapkar

Plant Head / Executive Director
Pune

Summary

Dynamic professional with over 10 years of experience in Tool and Die manufacturing and industrial automation, demonstrating a proven track record in successfully completing plant setup projects. Expertise includes coordinating trades, fostering partnerships, and building strong relationships with customers, engineers, and vendors while ensuring cost efficiency and quality deliverables. Proficient in designing aluminum extrusion tools, forging dies, and automobile prototype tooling, with a solid background in production line setup and compliance with industry standards. Adept at managing large teams and achieving significant production targets, including an impressive output of 40,000 assemblies per day through effective line management and optimization strategies.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Design Head

LTTS
07.2022 - Current

Forging Unit Head

Poona Forge
01.2010 - 01.2020
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.

Tool Room Head

Bharat Auto
06.2002 - 01.2007
  • Sourced specialty tools required for unique projects, collaborating closely with engineers and project managers to meet specific requirements.
  • Maintained accurate records of tool usage, minimizing instances of lost or misplaced equipment.
  • Stayed current with industry trends and new technologies, proactively identifying ways to incorporate them into the existing tool room operations for maximum benefit.

Education

Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Engineering College
Ahilyanagar
01.1998

Tool Room specialization - Tool & Die Design

IGTR
Chatrapati Sambhaji Nagar
01.2000

IIM in Business Management - Global Business Management

IIM Ahmadabad
Ahmedabad, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Strategic thinking

Training

Completed Automation & Robotics Training at Mahindra at Nagoya, Japan in 2024

Project Management

  • 100% Job completion on time while meeting strict timelines and budget requirements
  • Working over 400 Tools & Dies annually. Developed 200 SPMs till date for Automate production line.
  • Reduced manufacturing time 50% by introducing new theory by adding automation & AI.
  • Slashed material and equipment expenses by 15% by negotiating.

Client and Vendor Relations

  • Increased sales 33% annually through educating clients value added extras to increase property value and life enjoyment.
  • Negotiated cost estimate with clients: maintained daily contact with clients at location sites.
  • Secured 2000 new business contacts through exceptional customer relations, hard work, and word of mouth.

Staff Development

  • Developed strong employee and sub contractor productivity and ability to identify; isolate, and eliminate work hazards.
  • Established solid, positive, and productive work environment.

Software

Solidworks, Sap, Cad

Certification

CM - Certified Manager Certification

Timeline

Design Head

LTTS
07.2022 - Current

Forging Unit Head

Poona Forge
01.2010 - 01.2020

CPM - Certified Professional Manager

09-2009

Tool Room Head

Bharat Auto
06.2002 - 01.2007

IIM in Business Management - Global Business Management

IIM Ahmadabad
04.2001 -

IGTR

06-2000

Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Engineering College

Tool Room specialization - Tool & Die Design

IGTR
Ganesh BhapkarPlant Head / Executive Director