Jitendra Panchal

● Overseeing critical processes in automobile manufacturing including Press Shop, Welding, Bending, Cutting, Powder Coating for components like Silencers and Chassis.

● Designing and developing cutting-edge jigs and fixtures to enhance operational efficiency.

● Optimizing workforce deployment across 10 plants, overseeing a workforce of 2,000+, while calculating cycle times and maximizing production capacity.

● Identifing and resolving production bottlenecks by analyzing process inefficiencies, significantly improving cycle times and overall operational efficiency.

● Directing the commissioning, validation, and skill development programs for new projects to ensure smooth transitions and operational readiness.

● Partnered with prestigious clients like Bajaj, TVS, Mahindra, and Mercedes to refine production capacity and enhance process reliability.

● Maintaining detailed technical documentation, including PFMEA, SOPs, Work Instructions, MIS reports, and operational guidelines to ensure process transparency and compliance.

• Led the industrialization of a high-tech water heater manufacturing facility, encompassing Press Shop, Welding, Enamel Coating, Powder Coating, and Semi-Automatic Assembly lines.

• Enhanced operational efficiency through process validation, machine calibration & advanced line balancing techniques.

• Collaborated with global teams from Egypt, Ukraine, China, Thailand, and France, aligning manufacturing processes with international standards.

• Reduced defect and scrap rates by executing targeted quality improvement initiatives and process optimization strategies.

• Played a pivotal role in new product development, working alongside R&D to streamline manufacturing processes and maximize output.

• Delivered detailed operational reports, including OR, MIS, and cost optimization analyses, to top management, driving informed decision-making.

• Championed lean manufacturing principles, including 5S, Kaizen, and HIRA, while developing critical documents such as PFMEA, APQP, and process validation reports.

• Directed production planning and execution for welding, powder coating, and blasting operations, ensuring seamless workflow with optimal resource allocation.

• Spearheaded process industrialization and validation for welding and powder coating plants, delivering robust solutions that adhered to stringent quality benchmarks.

• Conducted detailed production analyses to bridge the gap between planned and actual outputs, driving corrective actions to meet targets.

• Managed operations across three shifts with 13 staff members and 120 workers, ensuring efficiency and on-time delivery.

• Collaborated with leading powder suppliers, including Plascoat, Asian Paints, AkzoNobel, and Nerolac, to refine coating processes and enhance product durability.

• Supported internal and external audits, contributing to new project implementations, and driving continuous improvements in safety and operational excellence.

• Prepared and maintained detailed reports, including OEE, MIS, and DPR, while actively engaging in lean practices like 5S, Kaizen, and HIRA to foster a culture of efficiency.