GANESH SARODE
Wagholi,Pune
Summary
Mechanical Engineering professional experienced in transmission assembly and production operations. Achieved significant improvements in assembly line efficiency and product quality through optimization techniques and root cause analysis. Focused on driving continuous improvement and effective team leadership.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assembly Engineer / Sr. Technician (Transmission)
John Deere India Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
11.2017 - Current
- Led transmission assembly line operations and managed a team of 30 operators
- Enhanced first pass yield (FPY) and minimized rejections through application of 5 Whys and 7 QC tools
- Performed root cause analysis (RCA) and implemented corrective actions
- Ensured adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) to maintain consistent quality.
- Applied line balancing and conducted bottleneck analysis to optimize workflow
- Developed and implemented Poka-Yoke (mistake-proofing) strategies to eliminate assembly errors
- Achieved continuous improvement in safety, quality, cost, and delivery (SQCD) through targeted initiatives
- Implement lean practice to reduce waste and enhance efficiency.
Education
BE - Mechanical Engineering
SSSUTMS
Sehore, India 07.2022 - 06.2025
Diploma - Mechanical
MSBTE
Achalpur, India 07.2012 - 06.2015
SSC -
MSBSHSE
Washim, India 06.2011 - 03.2012
Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- 7 QC Tools
- Root cause analysis
- Continuous improvement
- 5 Whys Analysis
- Line Balancing
- Process Audits
- SOP Adherence
- Visual inspection
- Safety
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Team management
Accomplishments
- Awarded for shop floor safety drive and adherence
- Representative of Best Continuous Improvement (CI) Team
- Awarded for changing layout of assembly area
- Awarded for Poka-Yoke implementation in transmission factory
- Reduced rejection cost of assembly line
- Led visual improvement projects in TFF
- Gave highest number of suggestions and reported unsafe conditions
Projects
- Implemented material kitting to eliminate wrong part fitment and improve flow
- Executed Poka-Yoke to reduce assembly errors and improve quality
- Led Lean (NVA reduction) project to improve efficiency
- Improved line balancing and removed bottlenecks to increase productivity
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Marathi
Languages
Marathi, Hindi
First Language
English
Elementary
A2
Timeline
BE - Mechanical Engineering
SSSUTMS
07.2022 - 06.2025
Assembly Engineer / Sr. Technician (Transmission)
John Deere India Pvt. Ltd.
11.2017 - Current
Diploma - Mechanical
MSBTE
07.2012 - 06.2015
SSC -
MSBSHSE
06.2011 - 03.2012