Rahul Patil
Karad
Summary
Senior Manufacturing Operations Leader with 20+ years of progressive experience across automotive and engineering manufacturing environments. Proven expertise in plant leadership, strategic business decision-making, operational excellence, supply chain management, and continuous improvement. Strong track record in driving productivity improvement, cost optimization, business excellence initiatives, and people development, while ensuring safety, statutory compliance, and healthy industrial relations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
AGM – Operations (Plant Head)
Karad Project & Motors Ltd.
07.2022 - Current
- Heading end-to-end plant operations with full responsibility for strategy, production, engineering, maintenance, quality, supply chain, EHS, and IR.
- Actively involved in strategic business decisions, capacity planning, and business development initiatives aligned with company vision and growth plans.
- Driving a strong continuous improvement culture through effective implementation of Six Sigma, TPM, Manufacturing Excellence, VSME (Standard Work Combination), Kaizen, and Change Management initiatives.
- Leading cost-saving and productivity improvement drives, delivering sustainable operational efficiencies.
- Preparing the organization for Business Excellence through structured goal deployment, performance monitoring, and governance mechanisms.
- Ensuring statutory compliance, safe workplace practices, and maintaining healthy industrial relations.
- Establishing KPI-driven performance management systems aligned with company purpose, vision, and mission.
- Managing end-to-end supply chain operations, ensuring material availability, cost control, and delivery commitments.
Manager – Plant Operations
Karad Project & Motors Ltd.
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Managed daily plant operations covering production planning, execution, maintenance coordination, quality assurance, and manpower management.
- Implemented Lean manufacturing practices resulting in improved throughput, reduced downtime, and enhanced operational discipline.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve cost, quality, delivery, and safety targets.
- Supported automation initiatives and process improvements to improve efficiency and consistency.
Manager – Central Planning & Sub-Contracting
Karad Project & Motors Ltd.
04.2015 - 07.2020
- Led central production planning, capacity balancing, and demand-supply alignment.
- Managed sub-contracting operations, vendor development, and cost optimization.
- Improved supply chain responsiveness through better planning systems and vendor coordination.
- Played a key role in cost reduction initiatives and improved delivery performance.
Technical Assistant to Managing Director
Karad Project & Motors Ltd.
04.2011 - 04.2015
- Worked closely with the MD on strategic initiatives, operational reviews, and performance improvement projects.
- Supported policy deployment, MIS reporting, and cross-functional coordination.
- Gained strong exposure to business strategy, leadership decision-making, and organizational development.
Junior Engineer – Production
MGI Cutters Exotech India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Managed shop-floor production activities, manpower deployment, and daily output targets.
- Implemented basic process improvements to enhance productivity and quality.
- Developed strong foundation in manufacturing processes and shop-floor discipline.
Group Leader – Production
Carraro India Pvt. Ltd.
03.2006 - 06.2006
- Led production teams to meet output, quality, and safety targets.
- Coordinated closely with maintenance and quality teams for smooth operations.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Production & Marketing
Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed University)
PuneBachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Marketing
Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed University)
PuneBachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Mechanical Engineering
Shivaji University
KolhapurDiploma in Mechanical Engineering (DME) -
Rajaram Shinde Collage of Engineering
Skills
- Strategic decision making
- Operations management
- Team building
- Process re-engineering
- Cost control
- Production management
- Lean manufacturing
- Cost reduction
- Six Sigma methodology
- Performance improvement
- Performance monitoring
- Change management
- Environmental sustainability
- Safety management
- Environmental compliance
- Project coordination
- Organizational policy
Affiliations
CAPEX Planning
Certification
CII - Business Excellence Accessor
Timeline
AGM – Operations (Plant Head)
Karad Project & Motors Ltd.
07.2022 - Current
Manager – Plant Operations
Karad Project & Motors Ltd.
07.2020 - 07.2022
Manager – Central Planning & Sub-Contracting
Karad Project & Motors Ltd.
04.2015 - 07.2020
Technical Assistant to Managing Director
Karad Project & Motors Ltd.
04.2011 - 04.2015
Group Leader – Production
Carraro India Pvt. Ltd.
03.2006 - 06.2006
Junior Engineer – Production
MGI Cutters Exotech India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2006 - 01.2011
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Production & Marketing
Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed University)
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Marketing
Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed University)
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Mechanical Engineering
Shivaji University
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (DME) -
Rajaram Shinde Collage of Engineering