NITIN GHALE
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Production Engineer with over 7 years of experience in manufacturing environments. Proven track record of optimizing production processes, reducing costs, and improving product quality. Skilled in production planning, process optimization, and implementing lean manufacturing principles. Leadership skills, adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals. Seeking to leverage expertise in production engineering to contribute to the success and growth for organization.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Engineer
Jayashree Polymer Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
08.2022 - Current
- Manage the extrusion, vulcanization, mixing, and assembly processes in the day production.
- Assist the production manager in administrative tasks such as production schedules and timesheets.
- Conduct daily meetings with shop floor supervisors to focus on continuous improvement and minimize ongoing issues.
- Introduce shop floor processes during customer visits.
- Procure and monitor the efficiency of production equipment.
- Coordinate and report day-to-day activities to the production manager.
- Implement low-cost automation solutions and layout improvements to enhance productivity and save manpower.
- Ensure daily production reports are sent to factory managers and take action to reduce production losses.
- Coordinate with team members to ensure timely completion of production processes.
- Analyze defects with the Quality Assurance team and implement preventive and detective countermeasures to improve product quality.
- Control in-process and final rejections on the line and identify and eliminate the 8 forms of waste.
- Calculate capacity, conduct cycle time studies, and implement multiskilling for operators.
- Manage a team of 75-80 persons per shift.
- Prepare cost estimates for materials, equipment, and labor.
- Conduct machine Job Hazard Analysis (JH) and ensure departmental safety by preventing accidents.
- Organize monthly kaizen activities to improve and maintain production efficiency.
Production Officer
KCTR Varsha Automotive Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Plan, monitor, and supervise various activities in the production process.
- Identify issues within the team and provide continuous support to all team members according to operating standards on a daily basis.
- Create and monitor reports on production status.
- Identify training needs and organize relevant training sessions for team members, conduct performance reviews, and motivate supervisors and operators.
- Handle IATF (International Automotive Task Force) documents.
- Provide monthly on-the-job training to shop floor employees as per the HR training calendar.
- Monitor value and non-value-added activities and implement improvements.
- Continuously work towards improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) of the machines.
- Monitor labor hours and overtime and implement time management improvement plans.
- Collaborate with the maintenance team to schedule breakdowns and preventive maintenance activities.
- Supervise all day-to-day activities in the machine shop and assembly shop.
Production Supervisor
Tata Motors Limited
Pune
09.2017 - 08.2021
- Develop production plans and monitor their execution, reviewing daily production progress against planned targets.
- Prepare vacation schedules for employees to ensure minimal impact on production activities.
- Oversee post-rollout fitment processes (CMVR, RBT, Smoke test, ECOS) and ensure vehicles are cleared for operation with the "OK" tag.
- Maintain accurate records of attendance data and provide effective training to team members.
- Identify unsafe operations and practices, promptly reporting them to the manager for resolution.
- Provide engineering support for production and maintenance activities to maximize production output.
- Coordinate production activities with other departments to ensure seamless operations.
- Conduct training sessions for new operators on safety, products, and production processes.
- Ensure availability of equipment, materials, and supplies for uninterrupted production processes.
- Develop or update standard operating procedures and best practices for production operations.
- Optimize production operations to meet quality and performance standards.
- Balance assembly lines to achieve optimal Tact time and Assembly time.
- Participate in team meetings to discuss production status and address ongoing issues.
- Implement and maintain 5-S principles in the shop floor environment and train new operatives accordingly.
- Perform Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities on production lines to ensure reliability and efficiency.
- Employ strategies for employee motivation, team building, and achieving production targets.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Solapur University
10-2023
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
SPM Polytechnic College
06-2015
Skills
- 5S methodology
- Six Sigma
- Inventory Management
- Manpower Handling
- TPM
- Lean Manufacturing
- Team Collaboration
- Capacity Planning
- Production Planning
- Value stream mapping
Certification
- Certifying for Manufacturing operations – Planning, Management & Control.
- Certification of Sparen & Gewinn approved Six Sigma Yellow Belt.
- DISH approved certified internal first aid trainer.
- NASCON BUSINESS SOLUTIONS approved certified internal process auditor.
Accomplishments
- FTPO Department layout changes for smooth material flow & maintain 5S.
- Achieved highest productivity at Roll and Break Tester Machine and Wheel Alignment Machining.
- Achieved highest Direct Run Rate (DRR) at shop with continues improvement.
- Completed Training for JH (Jishu Hozen) and PM (Preventive maintenance), Lock out Tag out process.
- Completed Training for 5S, Kai-Zen training and HIRA.
Languages
Marathi
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Disclaimer
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Timeline
Production Engineer
Jayashree Polymer Pvt. Ltd.
08.2022 - Current
Production Officer
KCTR Varsha Automotive Pvt. Ltd.
08.2021 - 08.2022
Production Supervisor
Tata Motors Limited
09.2017 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Solapur University
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
SPM Polytechnic College
- Certifying for Manufacturing operations – Planning, Management & Control.
- Certification of Sparen & Gewinn approved Six Sigma Yellow Belt.
- DISH approved certified internal first aid trainer.
- NASCON BUSINESS SOLUTIONS approved certified internal process auditor.
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