Nitin Gaikwad
Vapi
Summary
Dedicated plant operations manager bringing demonstrated record of success and several years of experience in the field manufacturing environments. Focused on controlling costs, eliminating overages and enhancing efficiency using hands-on approach. Inspires and influences teams to build cohesion, enhance knowledge and increase productivity, safety and quality.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Plant Manager
Aurorium India Pvt. Ltd. Vapi
Vapi
02.2011 - Current
- Provided guidance and mentorship to team members on career development paths.
- Managed the daily operations of the plant, including scheduling personnel and equipment.
- Performed root cause analysis on any process failures or customer complaints.
- Established goals for improving productivity, product quality, safety standards.
- Monitored plant performance metrics, such as throughput, quality, cost, and safety.
- Reviewed financial statements regularly to ensure budget targets were met.
- Created reports detailing plant performance indicators such as labor costs or output rate.
- Analyzed current production processes to identify areas of improvement.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress towards set objectives.
- Developed and implemented successful strategies to optimize production efficiency.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Reviewed financial statements and budgets prepared by Finance team periodically and took corrective actions where needed.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards in the workplace.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to review performance metrics and identify areas for improvement.
- Provided guidance, direction, and support to ensure completion of projects on time and within budget.
Production Manager
Vapi Products Pvt. Ltd.
Vapi
09.2006 - 02.2011
- Created and maintained key performance indicators to track operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Managed daily operations including scheduling, resource allocation, inventory management, and customer relations.
- Ensured compliance with local laws and regulations related to health, safety, and environmental protection, as well as company policies regarding employee conduct.
- Performed root cause analysis on any issues that arose during production or service delivery processes; developed action plans to address problems quickly.
- Delivered positive customer experiences by implementing effective quality assurance practices.
- Guided employees on understanding and meeting changing customer needs and expectations.
- Presented performance and productivity reports to supervisors.
- Measured and reviewed performance via KPIs and metrics.
- Built strong operational teams to meet process and production demands.
- Provided technical guidance during troubleshooting efforts when needed.
R & D Chemist
Colorquip Industries
Vapi
04.2005 - 09.2006
- Formulated and tested product functionality to meet specified requirements and long-term success.
- Made decisions and executed changes based on process data, quality checks and test results to keep products at target and within specifications.
- Monitored progress of ongoing projects, identifying issues and proposing solutions.
- Assisted with development of new products through experimentation.
- Evaluated existing products to identify areas of improvement or optimization.
QC and R&D Chemist
Vapi Products Industries
Vapi
07.1998 - 03.2005
- Evaluated existing products to identify areas of improvement or optimization.
- Assisted with development of new products through experimentation.
- Monitored progress of ongoing projects, identifying issues and proposing solutions.
- Maintained accurate records of test results, observations, and notes from experiments.
- Created reports by observing, analyzing, and interpreting lab experiment results.
- I also worked In a plant for 2 years as a shift Chemist.
- Worked on a variety of Dyes and intermediates.
Plant Production Supervisor
Paranjape Metal Shapers Pvt. Ltd
Shirwal
05.1996 - 08.1996
- I worked in an engineering company making Piston blocks for 2 Bajaj wheelers and a few other brands.
- I worked in the molding department as a supervisor.
- Managed molding department operations.
- Plant operation, Rejection monitoring in cores, and molds.
- Maintaining documents as per ISO requirement
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Shivaji University
Kolhapur, MH04-1996
Skills
- Cost control improvements
- Team building and development
- Safety Management
- Compliance understanding
- Environmental Compliance
- Project Management
- Waste Reduction
- Continuous Improvement
- Work Delegation
- Facility Management
- Cost-reduction strategies
- Operations Management
- Environmental Sustainability
- Compliance Monitoring
- Decision-Making
- Critical Thinking
- Process Improvements
- Operational Budgets Preparation
- Performance Evaluations
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Senior Plant Manager
Aurorium India Pvt. Ltd. Vapi
02.2011 - Current
Production Manager
Vapi Products Pvt. Ltd.
09.2006 - 02.2011
R & D Chemist
Colorquip Industries
04.2005 - 09.2006
QC and R&D Chemist
Vapi Products Industries
07.1998 - 03.2005
Plant Production Supervisor
Paranjape Metal Shapers Pvt. Ltd
05.1996 - 08.1996
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Shivaji University
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