JIMIT LUHAR
Pune
Summary
Results-driven Lean Manufacturing & Business Excellence Manager with 13 years of experience in process improvement, Lean methodologies, TPM, and Six Sigma. Expertise in cost reduction, efficiency enhancement, and strategic transformation. Proven ability to drive operational excellence through Value Stream Mapping, Kanban systems, and workforce optimization. Hands-on experience in TPM implementation across multiple manufacturing units and direct involvement in handling JIPM audits of TPM.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager – Lean Manufacturing & Business Excellence
Welmade Locking System Pvt Ltd
01.2021 - Current
- Delivered overall business improvements through strategic initiatives, aligning operational practices with the organization’s long-term growth objectives
- Served as a Corporate Trainer for Lean Manufacturing and Business Excellence, enhancing employee skills and fostering a continuous improvement mindset
- Reduced manufacturing cost ratio from 63% to 58.5% by eliminating non-value-added product specifications based on customer needs and optimizing processes through VSM, RCA, and standardization
- Designed a Cost Re-Engineering Framework targeting 10 major products, identifying a cost-saving potential of Rs. 2.35 Cr
- Conducted SMED exercise in the shop floor, reducing die change over time from 35 minutes to 14 minutes, significantly improving production efficiency
- Reduced wages per lock from Rs. 9.25 to Rs. 7.21 by optimizing manpower through Lean tools such as ECRS and line balancing
- Developed a comprehensive business plan for the Lean Manufacturing department and set a vision for achieving operational excellence through the implementation of TPM and Lean methodologies across the organization
- Spearheaded Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives, creating and executing a comprehensive roadmap to enhance equipment reliability
- Facilitated regular TPM meetings and communication forums to share progress, best practices, and drive engagement
TPM Co-Coordinator
Badve Autocomps Pvt Ltd
05.2019 - 01.2021
- TPM implementation at Silencer Shop, Plating shop and painting shop
- Co-ordinate with external consultant for preparation of JIPM audits
- Monitoring and analyzing of Vehicle Exhaust System Customer complaint
- Monitoring and analyzing Plant level PQCDSM results
- Coordinating pillar activities with all pillar chairmen
- Monitoring and Analyzing plant EBIDTA for improvements
- Cost Reduction for EBIDTA Improvement
TPM Coordinator
STAR Engineering India
11.2017 - 05.2019
- Implementing TPM activities at all vendors of STAR
- Guiding vendors for process improvements and defect reduction
- Manage IATF audits
- OHSAS audit at all plant of STAR
- Training and guiding work force for 7 wastages, KAIZEN, 16 Losses for Efficiency calculation
- Presented Defect analysis with different QC Tools, Why-Why and Root Cause Analysis to the BAL as per BAL Guideline
Sr. Engineer
ELECON ENGG. Co. LTD.
07.2012 - 05.2016
- Worked in TPM Implementation Team as a Zone Leader and Handled all TPM Activity for CP Div
- Experience on managing Audit for JH, PM Pillar and 5S
- Prepare and analyze Data such as Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) of machines, Breakdown, and productivity
- Managed Daily Production and improving machine efficiency to achieve targets
- Coordinating daily production meeting, shortage meeting, and weekly review meetings
Education
B.E - Production
GTU University
Birla Vishwakarma Mahavidyalaya06.2012
XII - Science
G. S. H. S. E. Board
06.2012
X - undefined
G. S. E. Board
06.2008
Skills
- Lean Manufacturing & TPM Implementation
- Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
- Kaizen & Continuous Improvement
- SMED & Line Balancing
- Cost Re-Engineering & Waste Elimination
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Problem-solving & Root Cause Analysis
- Business Strategy & Operational Excellence
Languages
English
Hindi
Marathi
Gujarati
Accomplishments
- Appreciated for waste elimination in manufacturing process.
- Appreciated for Best Low-cost automation for Pick and place automation.
- Received highest number of appreciations in FY 23-24.
- Achieved cumulative Cost saving of 30 Cr in two FY.
- Create 12 lean Champion in FY 23-24.
- Achieved 2nd Rank at CII 3M KAIZEN Competition at New Delhi.
Personal Information
- Father's Name: Subhashbhai Ratanlal Luhar
- Date of Birth: 06/29/91
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above-furnished particulars are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Timeline
Manager – Lean Manufacturing & Business Excellence
Welmade Locking System Pvt Ltd
01.2021 - Current
TPM Co-Coordinator
Badve Autocomps Pvt Ltd
05.2019 - 01.2021
TPM Coordinator
STAR Engineering India
11.2017 - 05.2019
Sr. Engineer
ELECON ENGG. Co. LTD.
07.2012 - 05.2016
X - undefined
G. S. E. Board
B.E - Production
GTU University
XII - Science
G. S. H. S. E. Board
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