Open To Work
Pankaj Ghadage
Navi Mumbai
Work Preference
Summary
To secure a challenging position in a reputable organization to expand my learnings, knowledge, and skills Ambitious Executive successful at setting policies, improving performance, and updating processes. Looking to apply knowledge and expertise to contribute to business sustainability and growth. Pursuing challenging new position at a growing organization.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive
Mahansaria Tires
07.2025 - Current
- Enhanced sizing for new product introduction (NPI) through systematic analysis, ensuring alignment with product specifications.
- Reduced compound scrap to meet production targets, contributing to operational efficiency.
- Developed recipe system for new Auto Bias Cutter, streamlining production processes.
- Regular size modification and improvement.
- Size Release in Duplex and Triplex Extruder.
- Extrusion process and control Die making and correction.
- Executed production operations in co-ordination with the other functions Area.
- Discussed with PPC (production planning and control ) for a day planning.
- Executed material to maintain healthy inventory level.
- Making KAIZEN and maintaining 5S on the shop floor.
- Followed the standard operating procedures, Control plan, PFD, PFMEA, manuals and work instructions for production operations for the unit.
- Reduced fabric scrap to enhance material efficiency. Ply cut to cut versions Study.
- Tire Building Defect monitoring given Corrective Action.
- 3 Roll Width version Study, Dabbling IL off center modified machine vendor discus solving problem.
- Checking Bead BIC, Bead off center reduce tire scrap.
Quality Assurance Sr. Associate
CEAT Tyres Ltd.
Mumbai
07.2020 - 06.2025
- Performed tread and defect analysis to identify and reduce top contributing defects.
- Conducted failed tyre analysis, validated new tyre building machines, and analyzed nitrogen curing and new press defects.
- Analyzed defects in new product development sizes to identify trends and recommend improvements.
- Handling customer complaints by identifying the root cause and working on eliminating it.
- Executed audits and maintained plan activities in respective departments.
- Performing Cut Section Analysis and improving Cut Tyre rating through GEMBA, machine audits and comparing product properties with the specifications in respective department.
- Knowledge of end-to-end Tyre production process, IATF audits, OEM audits, 7 quality tools, PFMEA, Control Plan, SOP handling, PFD, QIP, 5s, Safety.
- Looking after the overall extruding process for tread and sidewall.
Quality Control Associate
Zenith Rubber Industrial Pvt. Ltd
05.2019 - 07.2020
- Contributed to 'Zero Defect' project, improving quality assurance processes and reducing defect rates.
- Conducted defect analysis on raw materials to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
- Performed quality audits and tested physical properties of rubber to ensure compliance with specifications.
Education
Diploma - Rubber Technology
Government Polytechnic
Mumbai01-2022
HSC -
Maharashtra State Board
01-2016
SSC -
Maharashtra State Board
01-2013
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- FMEA
- Control Plans
- Root Cause Analysis
- Defect analysis techniques
- Quality auditing
- Manufacturing Processes
- New Product Development
- Data Analysis Tools
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Presentation
Accomplishments
- Cut tire rating improvement.
- Many new size validations.
- Many new machine validations.
- Compound Scrap Reduction
- Fabric Scrap Reduction
- New Bias cutter Recipe system Update
- Tread + Sidewall combined Die developed
Languages
- English, Full Professional Proficiency
- Hindi, Full Professional Proficiency
- Marathi, Full Professional Proficiency
Hobbies and Interests
- Cricket
- Music
- Travelling
Timeline
Executive
Mahansaria Tires
07.2025 - Current
Quality Assurance Sr. Associate
CEAT Tyres Ltd.
07.2020 - 06.2025
Quality Control Associate
Zenith Rubber Industrial Pvt. Ltd
05.2019 - 07.2020
Diploma - Rubber Technology
Government Polytechnic
HSC -
Maharashtra State Board
SSC -
Maharashtra State Board