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Navjot Singh

Ludhiana

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven manufacturing professional with 13+ years of experience in the automotive sector, having worked across a wide spectrum of industries from small-scale operations to large, multi-unit manufacturing organizations. Proven expertise in managing end-to-end manufacturing processes including press shop, weld shop, machining, assembly line & Blending operations. Skilled in leading and motivating teams ranging from 10 to 400+ workers, optimizing shop floor efficiency, and delivering consistent output in high-pressure environments. Currently working as Plant Manager at Nandan Petrochem Limited (NPL), a leading Indian manufacturer of Automotive & Industrial Lubricating Oils, Greases, and Specialty Product At NPL, spearheading operations of a Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF/AdBlue) manufacturing unit with 60 KL per shift capacity, supplying to major OEMs and public sector giants such as HPCL, IOCL, Tata Motors, Toyota, Mahindra, BharatBenz, and more.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Plant Manager

NPL Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd.
Ludhiana
07.2024 - Current

key role & responsibilities

  • Managed end-to-end manufacturing operations of a Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF/AdBlue) plant with a daily production capacity of 60 kiloliters
  • Ensured 24-hour delivery turnaround based on sales orders and customer delivery acceptances, maintaining high service levels and dispatch accuracy.
  • Maintained strict cost control, ensuring total plant operating expenses remained within ₹3 per liter of Diesel Exhaust Fluid production.
  • Led monthly SAP vs physical stock reconciliation, targeting and consistently achieving material variation under 0.05%, ensuring inventory accuracy and loss minimization
  • Monitored and improved OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) of critical machines, ensuring high equipment uptime and productivity
  • Maintained compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations related to chemical storage, handling, and emissions
  • Oversaw periodic renewal and audit processes for Factory License, Consent to Operate (CTO) from pollution control authorities, and packaging licenses under Legal Metrology
  • Monitored fire safety compliance, including regular checks and renewal of fire extinguisher certifications, and conducted fire safety drills and equipment inspections.
  • Conducted internal audits and created compliance checklists to avoid penalties or production downtime due to expired or non-compliance.
  • Maintained full compliance with ISO, IATF 16949, BIS, and VDA 6.3 quality and process standards, along with adherence to all internal SOPs and audits.
  • Drove a zero-complaint policy related to product quality, physical appearance, damage, and delivery timelines through proactive process checks and customer feedback loops
  • Coordinated with supply chain and procurement departments to maintain optimal inventory levels and minimize disruptions.
  • Contributing to the operational excellence of Nandan Group, which currently has 22 manufacturing units across India.

Production Head

AEW PROETCH PVT LTD
Faridabad
09.2020 - 07.2024

About the Company: Founded in 1987, Ajay Engineering is a leader in sheet metal and wire forming components manufacturing, with IATF certification. The company has a wide array of production resources like Pneumatic Press and Power press Ranging from10 ton to 300ton Mig Welding and Projection Welding, major customer are Uno minda , Padmini VNA Mechatronics Pvt. Ltd ,Hitachi aestemo ,Mikuni india pvt ltd

  • To manage all running plant (5 units) with men power more than 300 including operator, engineer, maintenance team as well supervisors
  • Responsible for implementing quality standards as per IATF/VSA/VDA/MACE.
  • To prepare planning sheet of all press parts running in all units no of parts are 250
  • Coordinate with ppc team to full fill customer requirement to avoid any delivery failure
  • To monitor effectively use of PPE at shop floor
  • To follow kan ban inventory system for smooth flow
  • Timely review of tool & machine preventive plans & adherence
  • To coordinate with end customer in case of delivey /quality concerns
  • Assist in new product development and enhancements
  • Resource planning based on tentative forecast
  • To reduce bottleneck operation for productivity improvement
  • To review performance (OEE) of all working units
  • To review departmental Kpi with Top management on monthly basis
  • Delegate tasks effectively and analyse reports to improve efficiency and output

ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANAGER

AVIBHA INDSUTRIES PVT LTD
Faridabad
01.2017 - 01.2020

About the company :- Established in the year 2006, at Faridabad, initially starting with core business of providing quality and precision based engineering services, for Tooling, Jigs, Fixture, Sheet Metal Components, Welded Sub-Assemblies& Machined Components to Sheet Metal Components Industry Like Borgwarner emission system

  • Planned, organized and managed production as per plan and adhere delivery date
  • Handling team size of 50 operator and 6 associates
  • Coordinate with associate for daily red bin analysis
  • Monitored and supported progress of plant production orders by managing shop capacity an functions at 30 machines including cnc/vmc and spm machines
  • Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines.
  • Managed documentation of and training on production procedures and work instructions.
  • Created and updated department work instructions and reports on regular basis.
  • To prepare MIS data sheet and represent to concern team with KPI
  • To calculate machine capacity planned production time operator efficiency and machine utilization update date accordingly
  • Completed and recorded all recycling and rework documentation with high degree of accuracy.

Senior Production Engineer

ADVANCED ANMOL METCOMP PVT. LTD
Faridabad
01.2014 - 01.2017

About the Company : ANMOL is a well-known engineering company established on1998 for producing wide range of sheet metal components for automotive OEMs across the globe. for manufacturing like Borgwarner emission system, Uno minda, Mikuni India Pvt ltd, veec. Instruments, Continental Automotive.

key responsibilities :-

  • Notified customers of delays and outages to maintain transparency.
  • Ensured finished products adhered to quality standards and customer specifications.
  • Determined equipment, materials, and manpower needed for production completion.
  • Resolved production issues and escalated unresolved matters to management promptly.
  • Assisted in hiring, training, performance evaluation, and retention of employees.
  • Introduced various gauges and fixtures, successfully reducing inspection time.
  • Implemented TPM activities and traceability systems to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Trained 120 personnel on 5S, TPM, and 4M activities to improve skill levels.

Education

12th - Non-Medical

D.A.V SR SEC
Ambala

B.TECH - Mechanical Engineering Technology

ICL IET (KUK)
Ambala

Skills

  • Lean manufacturing and operations
  • Problem solving and kaizen
  • Employee training and development
  • Quality management systems
  • Equipment maintenance and TPM
  • Poka-yoke and 5S
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Languages

English, Hindi, Punjabi

Hobbies and Interests

Singing, Listing music, Traveling, Watching movies

Accomplishments

  • Led the complete setup and commissioning of a new remote DEF manufacturing facility in Ludhiana, from greenfield stage to successful production of the first batch.
  • Reduced Cost Per Litre (CPL) of Diesel Exhaust Fluid from ₹6 to ₹4 through optimized resource planning, vendor negotiation, process improvements, and energy-saving initiatives.
  • Successfully completed BIS certification for the plant, ensuring product compliance with national standards and unlocking new business opportunities with OEMs.
  • Delivered urgent product supply to VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV) within a short turnaround time, demonstrating supply chain responsiveness and operational agility under pressure.
  • Implementation of Most (Maynard operation sequence tech.) for productivity improvement
  • Increase in plant overall sale 4cr to 7.5cr fy 2022~2023 by using effective planning
  • Plant overall effectiveness increased from 35% to 65%
  • Cost saving of approx. 20 Lkh provided to company by implanting line balancing, Double cavity progressive tool,and proper machine utilization
  • Overall quality improvement with shop floor training activity
  • Output improved at assembly line by adding pneumatic fixture
  • Implementation of double hand push button ,cam guard on all mechanical press to sustain zero Accident during work
  • Introduced many special gauges and fixture which reduced inspection time
  • Implemented cost saving scheme on shop floor
  • Implemented TPM activity, Traceability system & 4m down the line
  • Provided cost saving approx. 10 Lkh by introducing double part fixture,special tooling
  • Developed strong inventory level to resolve daily customer crisis
  • Presented and successfully implemented numerous Kaizens and Poke-Yoke for strengthening the quality of the product & controlling rejection.

Additional Information

I hereby declare that all the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge & belief and I bear the responsibility for the correctness of the above-mentioned particulars

Timeline

Plant Manager

NPL Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd.
07.2024 - Current

Production Head

AEW PROETCH PVT LTD
09.2020 - 07.2024

ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANAGER

AVIBHA INDSUTRIES PVT LTD
01.2017 - 01.2020

Senior Production Engineer

ADVANCED ANMOL METCOMP PVT. LTD
01.2014 - 01.2017

12th - Non-Medical

D.A.V SR SEC

B.TECH - Mechanical Engineering Technology

ICL IET (KUK)
Navjot Singh