Nilesh Yadav
Deputy General Manager
Pune,Maharashtra
Summary
Strategic Paint Technocrat with nearly 24 years of experience in the OEM automobile sector, recognized for dynamic leadership and a proven track record at Skoda Auto Volkswagen India.
Expertise in process optimization and quality assurance, developed through roles at globally renowned companies such as Volkswagen, John Deere, FIAT, and Tata Motors.
Proficient in driving productivity and business growth through strategic leadership, team development, and cross-functional collaboration, while implementing industry-best quality assurance practices to enhance product reliability.
Notable achievements include leading digital transformation initiatives for Industry 4.0 and delivering significant cost savings exceeding 5 crores INR annually by optimizing production processes and managing ISO certification systems.
Overview
3
3
Languages
5
5
Certifications
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy General Manager – Paint Shop
Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd.
11.2008 - Current
- Developed and executed standardized paint shop procedures to enhance efficiency.
- Managed procurement and budgeting of lab equipment and consumables.
- Played a pivotal role in supplier finalization and RFG preparation.
- Created fixtures for models like LINEA and Grande Punto.
- Led effective troubleshooting for PC-ABS components.
- Recognized multiple times at the plant level for initiative and leadership.
Asst Manager – Paint Shop
FIAT India Automobile Pvt Ltd
02.2008 - 11.2008
- Responsible for LINEA & Grande Punto’s exterior plastic parts painting at various vendor end.
- Responsible for LINEA & Grande Punto’s process study & preparation of work instructions.
- Responsible for establishing various processes in the paint shop.
- Responsible for Laboratory Equipments budgeting & procurement.
- Responsible for paint shop consumable budgeting & procurement.
- Team member for finalization of paint & chemical supplier’s – preparation of RFQ for paint & chemical procurement, technical comparison, cost evaluation, technical discussion etc.
- Development of skids & fixtures for LINEA & Grande Punto vehicles.
- Trouble shooting in paint shop.
Assistant Executive, Paint Shop-Production
John Deere Equipment Pvt. Ltd.
11.2004 - 02.2008
- Led paint production in Chassis & Parts Paint Shop, implementing process improvements and launching TPM.
- Achieved cost savings through auto dosing and thinner consumption reduction.
- Spearheaded 5S, TPM, and CI (Continuous Improvement) initiatives.
- Responsible for operator training and productivity enhancements.
Gen. Supervisor QA, Paint Shop
TATA Motors Ltd.
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Oversaw QA for Cab & Cowl Paint Shop; led AED and CED operations.
- Improved paint finish on 1109 cab units, reduced defects and orange peel.
- Developed new PU touch-up processes and worked on metallic coatings.
- Won “R3 Award” for excellence in 2003.
Education
Diploma - Paint Technology
Bombay University
Skills
Strategic Leadership
Decision Making
Problem solving
Paint shop Operations
Paint Shop Operations
TPM, 5S, CI, Ergonomics
References
Available on request.
Accomplishments
- Successful SOP of Fabia, Polo, Vento & Ameo
- MQB integration without any major issues
- In house JPH improvement @ ZERO cost
- IND2.5 successful SOP
- Store Digitalization
- RO chemical elimination
- Cost Optimizations of 2 Cr/Year
- Car weight reduction by 1 Kg
- VOC reduction by 5 %
- Dirt reduction by 45 %
- Lint reduction by 24 %
Certification
Leadership license
Interests
Automobile Driving, Cooking, Movie watching
ACTIVITIES & HONORS
Guest Lecturer, Technical Institute of Pune (2 Years), Active Member of Marathe Sanhwarche, Contributor to fort restoration activities
Timeline
Deputy General Manager – Paint Shop
Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd.
11.2008 - Current
Asst Manager – Paint Shop
FIAT India Automobile Pvt Ltd
02.2008 - 11.2008
Assistant Executive, Paint Shop-Production
John Deere Equipment Pvt. Ltd.
11.2004 - 02.2008
Gen. Supervisor QA, Paint Shop
TATA Motors Ltd.
01.2001 - 01.2004
Diploma - Paint Technology
Bombay University