Pankaj Ashiya

Experienced with production management, team leadership, and quality control. Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of operational procedures to enhance productivity and maintain high standards. Track record of driving process improvements and fostering collaborative team environments.

• Hold overall responsibility for production department activities together follow with safety & quality compliance.
• Prepare and manage half-yearly and annual budgets (manpower, expenses, and investments) and conduct monthly cost and performance reviews.
• Ensure optimum utilization of manpower resources, effective overtime control, and improved per-person productivity for cost-effective manufacturing.
• Coordinate with cross-functional departments – Engineering, Design, Tool Room, Maintenance, QA, PPC, and Purchase – for smooth operational flow.
• Develop and maintain technical documents, work instructions, and the latest OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) calculation formats.
• Ensure that production meets targeted quantity, quality, and cost objectives while adhering to customer requirements and product standards.
• Implement and sustain IATF-16949, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001 standards across production operations.
• Collaborate with senior management to implement company policies and strategic goals, ensuring adherence to safety and environmental guidelines.
• Supervise, train, and motivate teams to enhance productivity, skill levels, and overall performance.
• Conduct performance evaluations and identify training needs to build a high-performing, safety-conscious workforce.
• Actively promote and participate in 5S, DOJO, KYT (Risk Prediction), and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) initiatives within the division.

• Campus selected by L&T Infotech, Pune, demonstrating strong academic and technical potential.
• Successfully led the Needle Jet Localization and Throttle Body FI System start-up project — from equipment installation to mass production — achieving all targets within the planned timeline.
• Drove continuous improvement in OEE and defect reduction through systematic problem-solving, root cause analysis, and process optimization.
• Recognized for effective leadership in maintaining zero customer complaints and ensuring on-time delivery performance.
• Developed advanced Excel-based inventory tracking tools to monitor and control consumable usage, improving accuracy and cost efficiency.
• Active member of internal committees including Safety, 5S, Small Group Activity (SGA) and Productivity Improvement Activity (PIA), contributing to workplace excellence and employee engagement.
• Enhanced brass machining productivity by improving overall machine efficiency from 85% to 90% through process improvements and resource optimization.
• Implemented and sustained management systems in compliance with ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management System) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety Management System) standards

• CNC Programming and Fifth Generation Programming – Comprehensive training in advanced CNC operation and program optimization for precision machining.
• Internal Auditor Certification – IATF 16949, ISO 14001:2015 (EMS) & ISO 45001 (OH&S) : Trained in auditing automotive quality and environmental management systems.
• Lead Auditor – ISO 14001:2015 (BSI – British Standards Institution): Qualified to lead audits and ensure compliance with environmental management standards.
• Value Stream Mapping (VSM) Training – Conducted by ACMA, New Delhi; focused on process flow analysis and waste elimination in manufacturing.
• STATOGRAPH ECM & MAGNATEST ECM System Training – Specialized training on Forester’s advanced non-destructive testing equipment for component integrity and quality assurance.
• Advanced Brass Machining & Electroless Plating Process Training – Conducted at Keihin, Thailand; focused on precision machining and surface finishing improvements.
• Fuel Injection (FI) System Start-up & Advanced Step 6-7 (BS-VI & BS-VI.2) System Training – Conducted in Thailand; covered new-generation fuel system development, calibration, and validation processes.