Results-driven professional with over 12 years of experience in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Industrial Automation, and IIoT across the process and automotive industries. Skilled in Lean methodologies, SAP, MES, DCS systems, process automation, digitalization, IT-OT integration, data analysis, stakeholder management, supply chain optimization, and Agile methodologies. Expertise in ABB and Cronetwork MES, MDE parameterization, parts data serialization, SQL parameterization, system administration, and MES–ERP integration (SAP ECC and S/4 HANA). Proficient in BI tools (Power BI, Cronet Work, Qlik Sense), machine connectivity (OPC UA, MQTT, Adam module), and compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 27001, and TISAX. Proven track record of reducing waste, minimizing costs, enhancing productivity, and driving Industry 4.0, and Smart Factory initiatives.
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Ganesh Kapse
MES Specialist
Pune,MH
Summary
Work History
Mubea Global IT Service CentrePune, Maharashtra
MES Specialist
2025.08 - Current (10 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Managing Cronetwork, Bluebird MES and Mubea Smart Factory for automotive production, including parts data serialization, parameterization of partial data, and SQL database parameterization for accurate traceability and genealogy.
- Configuring and maintaining MDE (Manufacturing Data Execution) parameters, ensuring seamless machine connectivity via Adam module, OPC UA, Data files, Web Services, MQTT, and MSB (Manufacturing Service Bus).
Handling system administration tasks such as installation, updates, patching, IIG processes, system monitoring, troubleshooting, and implementing Mubea-specific MES customizations. - Developing and maintaining dashboards and reports in Cronet Work, integrating MES data with Qlik Sense for production KPIs, analytics, and real-time decision-making.
- Providing end-user support and resolving advanced MES queries via ticketing tools, while collaborating with IT, automation, and production teams for smooth operations.
Maintaining MES master data (work centers, groups, personnel, disruption/scrap reasons, and terminals) to ensure accurate shop-floor operations and reporting. - Supporting the integration of MES with SAP ECC and S/4 HANA, enabling a reliable exchange of production orders, confirmations, and transactional data.
Ensuring compliance with automotive standards (IATF 16949, ISO 27001, TISAX) while driving Industry 4.0 initiatives, OEE improvement, predictive analytics, and digital manufacturing solutions. - Ensuring compliance with automotive standards (IATF 16949, ISO 27001, TISAX) while driving Industry 4.0 initiatives, OEE improvement, predictive analytics, and digital manufacturing solutions.
Asian Paints LtdPune
Senior Executive - MES and IT
2022.08 - 2025.08 (3 education.years_Label)
Job overview
- Process Optimization in Paint Manufacturing: Optimized processes in automated paint manufacturing, resulting in a
15% improvement in efficiency and a 10% reduction in costs.
Project Management: Managed project lifecycles, ensuring timely completion and achievement of objectives for over
20 major projects. - Stakeholder Relationship Building: Built and maintained robust relationships with stakeholders, promoting
collaboration and informed decision-making across departments. - Vendor Relationship Management: Led vendor relationship management, streamlining interactions using Lean
Manufacturing principles, resulting in a 25% improvement in supply chain efficiency. - Lean Six Sigma Implementation: Employed Lean Six Sigma methodologies for data-driven decisions and process
efficiency, achieving a 30% reduction in process variability.
Waste Elimination and Productivity Improvement: Identified and eliminated waste through cross-functional team
leadership and change management, leading to a 20% increase in overall productivity. - Quality Assurance: Achieved production targets with zero non-conformances in ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 external and
internal audits. - Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Key Project Deliveries: During project stages, interpreted P&IDs, collaborated with vendors, ensured erection met
requirements, designed, and implemented control philosophy, successfully commissioned DCS and MES automation
systems conducted SAT with vendors on-site to validate system performance and prepared and executed the
commissioning plan for production equipment according to target timelines, incorporating findings from product and
FMEA studies during the erection phase.
Asian Paints LtdPune
Executive II - Technical Cell
2019.09 - 2022.08 (2 education.years_Label & 11 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- MES Management: Spearheaded the management of the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for the entire plant,
achieving a 20% increase in operational efficiency and reducing downtime by 15%. - Database Management & Automation: Managed Microsoft SQL Server for database-related activities and system
automation, streamlining data processes, and improving system performance. - Profit Improvement Project: Implemented a profit improvement project to reduce human intervention in plant
operations, leading to a 40% increase in operational efficiency and a cost reduction of 34 L annually. - Manufacturing Excellence: Represented manufacturing excellence, contributing to a 10% improvement in KPI
achievement and resolving 95% of operational issues within a 48-hour timeframe. - Performance Improvement: Drove performance indices such as productivity, capacity utilization, quality, safety, and
sustainability, resulting in a 15% increase in productivity, 20% improvement in capacity utilization, and a 25% reduction
in safety incidents. - Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
Asian Paints LtdPune
Officer 2 - Production Planning
2018.11 - 2019.09 (10 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Production Schedule Optimization: Created and maintained feasible production schedules, resulting in a 20% increase
in resource utilization efficiency and on-time delivery rates. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize production workflows, reducing
variance impact by 25% and improving adherence to production schedules by 15%, ensuring timely product delivery. - Stakeholder Alignment: Managed production planning meetings to align schedules with internal stakeholders
requirements, achieving a 95% adherence rate to production timelines and improving overall efficiency by 10%. - Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
Asian Paints LtdPune
Officer 1 - Production
2013.06 - 2018.07 (5 education.years_Label & 1 education.month_Label)
Job overview
- New Product Introductions & Audits: Managed over 10 new product introductions and ensured compliance with IMS,
ISO, and BSC audits, improving audit scores by 15%. - Process Optimization: Handled documentation for control changes, consumables, and manpower, leading to a 12%
increase in process efficiency. - Operational Excellence: Led batch planning and in-house process scheduling, conducted HIRA/FMEA for 20+ projects,
reducing operational risks by 18%. - Technical Operations: Managed powder handling, processing, and technical cell operations, resulting in a 10% increase
in production throughput. - Systems Proficiency: Proficient in ABB DCS systems, conducted quality audits and led plant commissioning projects.
- Team Performance: Implemented the TRACC program, developed 15+ training modules, and prepared monthly reports, enhancing team performance by 20%.
- Data & Waste Reduction: Implemented data analytics and optimized the alarm management system, improving
Material addition accuracy is 8%, and waste is reduced by 10%. - Equipment Commissioning & Safety: Successfully commissioned equipment and systems, including semi-bulk systems, leading to a 12% reduction in power consumption and conducting safety interlock checks that improved operational safety by 15%.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
Education
Savitribai Phule Pune UniversityPune, MH
Bachelor of Engineering
2024-06
University Overview
Government Polytechnic NashikNashik, MH
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
2013-05
University Overview
Skills
- Expertise in MES implementation (ABB MES, ABB 800xA, ECS, Maintwiz, EWM), ensuring alignment with ISA-95 and MESA standards
- Analyze manufacturing business processes in process industries, driving digital transformation solutions
- Conduct fit-gap analysis, impact assessments, and change management strategies
- Develop and document the Functional Design Specification (FDS), test scripts (SIT/UAT), traceability matrices (RTM), validation, and impact assessments
- Ensure seamless MES integration with SAP ERP and PLM, shop-floor devices (DC tools, scanners, printers, and lab instruments)
- Expertise in DCS, IIoT, OPC, and SCADA, with hands-on experience in Matrikon and Kepware
- Work with control system automation (ABB) for real-time data acquisition and processing
- Functional and technical solution mapping for IT-OT integration and process automation
- Strong experience in Agile, SDLC, Scrum development, and end-to-end project planning and execution
- Lean Six Sigma expertise for process optimization (DMAIC, FMEA, HIRA)
- Vendor and stakeholder management, ensuring smooth collaboration and implementation
- Proficient in SQL and Microsoft SQL Server for database queries and reporting
- Data analysis and visualization using Power BI and Excel for manufacturing insights
- Safety and Risk Management expertise (QMS, SMS, HAZOP, British Safety Council Compliance)
- Reporting and documentation (RTM, FDS, test scripts, validation, impact assessment)
- Monitor and assess new technologies and application architectures aligned with client business strategies
- Provide MES and Shopfloor IT strategy and troubleshooting support, optimize manufacturing workflows, and ensure continuous process improvement
- Industry 40 strategy implementation
- Shop floor Cybersecurity Compliance (ISO 27001)
- Smart Factory Technologies
Personal Information
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/15/1995
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Single
Languages
Languages
- Hindi
- Marathi
- English
Disclaimer
Disclaimer
I, Ganesh Kapse, hereby declare that the information contained herein is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
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MES Specialist
Mubea Global IT Service Centre
2025.08 - Current (10 education.months_Label)
Senior Executive - MES and IT
Asian Paints Ltd
2022.08 - 2025.08 (3 education.years_Label)
Executive II - Technical Cell
Asian Paints Ltd
2019.09 - 2022.08 (2 education.years_Label & 11 education.months_Label)
Officer 2 - Production Planning
Asian Paints Ltd
2018.11 - 2019.09 (10 education.months_Label)
Officer 1 - Production
Asian Paints Ltd
2013.06 - 2018.07 (5 education.years_Label & 1 education.month_Label)
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Bachelor of Engineering
Government Polytechnic Nashik
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering