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RAMKRISHNA BIRAJDAR
PLANT HEAD
Surendranagar,GJ
Summary
Overview
21
years of professional experience
6
Certifications
1
Language
Work History
Shree Patel Industries
Plant Head
04.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Functioning as a Plant Head for Mahindra and Mahindra, Gabriel India, Endurance, Eicher, BAL, and Setco Automotive customers, and looking after the manufacturing head for the in-house facility.
- Implemented the ISO, IATF, MACE, VSA, TQM, and VSME to improve productivity and quality.
- Completely responsible for the above customer line, feeding quality issues, and system implementation as per customer requirements.
- Completely responsible for running and managing the production operation of a multi-product line.
- Handling the workforce of a total of 5 units (550+ workmen in 2 shifts, along with 85 supervisors and engineering staff).
- Increased productivity, optimizing labor allocation, and scheduling across multiple shifts.
- Reduced downtime by establishing a preventative maintenance program for all equipment.
- Managed staff training programs to ensure employees were skilled in the latest industry practices and safety requirements.
- Enhanced safety standards with thorough risk assessments and implementing necessary protocols.
- Established robust quality assurance systems that significantly reduced defects and increased customer satisfaction ratings.
- Boosted overall plant performance by analyzing key performance indicators and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Daily Dispatch: Piston Rods and Machined Parts. 85,000 nos.
- Planning of the in-house process, and material receipt according to the customer schedule.
- Execution of planning to meet the customer's schedule.
- Responsibility for a defect-free component sent to the customer
- Responsibility of the development of new parts to the SOP stage
- Daily review of the Production of all cells & losses in respective cells.
- Implementation of new kaizens to avoid losses & to improve productivity
- Daily Why-Why analysis on losses & on defect phenomenon.
- Handling of manpower issues
- Planning & implementation of JH
- Implementation of New Kaizens Through TQM to reduce losses.
- Implementation of Kaizens to eliminate defects through TQM Pillar
- Planning & implementation of operator training
- Department: Production (Machining and Hard Chrome Plating, HT and Cold Draw)
- Implemented lean manufacturing techniques to eliminate waste, enhance workflow, and improve quality control.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to address root causes of production issues, leading to improved process stability.
- Fostered a culture of innovation by encouraging employee suggestions for process improvements and rewarding top performers.
- Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to align production schedules with customer demands, reducing lead times while maintaining service levels.
- Improved plant efficiency by streamlining production processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Developed a strong team culture through effective communication and regular performance feedback.
- Oversaw capital projects, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints and minimal disruption to operations.
- Led successful certification efforts for ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems compliance.
- Achieved operational excellence through rigorous focus on best practices, data-driven decision making, and employee engagement.
- Streamlined inventory management systems to optimize material availability while minimizing carrying costs.
- Implemented useful inventory management and tracking systems to reduce costs and improve operations.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
Preci Forge and Gears Ltd
Sr.Engineer to Sr.manager
06.2010 - 04.2016
Job overview
- Functioning as a Sr.Manager for Mahindra and Mahindra, Atul Auto, Mini Gears, Gear World, Volvo Eicher, BAL, customer and looking after Manufacturing head for in-house facility.
- Overall responsibility of all spare parts after market.
- Completely responsible for the above customer line feeding quality issues and system implementation as per customer requirements
- Completely responsible for running & managing the production operation of a multi-product line.
- Handling of a workforce of 47 workmen in 2 shifts, along with 8+4 Supervisors & engineers.
- Daily dispatch Piston Rod & Machined Parts
- Planning of the in-house process, Material receipt. According to the Customer schedule.
- Execution of planning to meet the Customer's schedule.
- Responsibility of a defect-free component sent to the customer
- Responsibility of the development of new parts to the SOP stage
- Daily review of the Production of all cells & losses in the respective cell.
- Implementation of new kaizens to avoid losses & to improve productivity
- Daily Why-Why analysis on losses & on defect phenomenon.
- Handling of manpower issues
- Planning & implementation of JH
- Implementation of New Kaizens Through TQM to reduce losses.
- Implementation of Kaizens to eliminate defects through TQM Pillar
- Planning & implementation of operator training
- Lead development activities for proto and handle series production on Transmission Main shafts & Gears.
- Familiar with automotive Product development and vendor development system.
- Ensure, report and improve supplier overall performance by deploying efficient supplier management process
- Control supplier planning according to APQP standard and preparation of proto and series production.
- Evaluate, select and implement the latest manufacturing engineering practices across plant.
- Developing parts as per drawing received from R & D.
- Set the time limit for the development component & achieve it.
- Review & revise the Processes to bring the consistency in the results & eliminate non value adding activities
- Ensures that process parameters are within acceptable tolerances for products and components, and results in solder quality
- Conducting Process Capability Study (SPC) and PFEA Analysis to identified areas of quality failures and implementing appropriate corrective measures.
- During development any shortage for supply, identify those operation & reduce RNT.
- Study the existing process at vendor end & find the scope to improve the yield and implementation of the same.
- Prepare Production Process including Cell layout, Cycle time analysis, Error proofing requirements, Equipment & Tooling specifications.
- Recommends methods for improving worker efficiency and utilities such as restructuring job duties, reorganizing work flow, relocating work stations and equipment, and purchase of equipment.
- Department: ACCOUNT HOLDER (Production)
- Designation: Sr.Manager
- Monitored employee performance to keep projects on task.
- Determined equipment failure root cause and implemented solutions.
Trans auto International (Jagdamba Auto Group)
Sr.Engineer
03.2008 - 06.2010
Job overview
- Completely responsible for running & managing the production operation of Main Shaft line of Eaton USA.
- Successfully handled the workforce of 20 to 30 people.
- Process handle-O.D. Grinding, Centerless Grinding, Hard Turning, Gear Hobbing, Gear shaping, Gear Bore Honing, Spline Hobbing and Gear Shaving process.
- Trouble shooting and process problems related to machine & material in the shifts.
- Monitor the machine performance to deliver the product of desired quality.
- Daily Rejection & Rework Analysis & Corrective Action Plan discussion with operators and QA Engg.
- Monitoring the consistency in Quality of Gears and Conducts Audits for the Quality of Shafts like PQCP, 3M Inspection and DFCE.
- Joint discussion with PPC, ME and other relevant departments to solve the related problems, Development trails.
- Implementing process improvements and modifications in the operating procedure for optimising resource utilisation and maximising productivity.
- Experienced in application of the Streamline Manufacturing System
- Department: (Production)
- Designation: Sr.Engg.(Line Supervisor)
Radheya machining limited-Sanswadi
Engineer
07.2004 - 03.2008
Job overview
- As QA Engineer on SPC study + H.T Process Study.
- As QA In-charge on SQA.
- Supplier Audits and approval.
- All inspection activities of shaft line on shop floor.
- Supplier line rejection note making & disposal action and debit note.
- Maintaining rejection records of vendor & in-house components.
- Monthly rejection analysis and corrective action.
- Daily N.C. Analysis (A-B-C) Analysis, For Pokayoke Detections, with follow up for major N.C at supplier end.
- Maintain record of customer complaints and take corrective action after A-B-C analysis.
- Layout & Dock Audit Inspection of precise gears, SPC Study.
- All Stand room m/c &equipment’s handling 1) CMM, 2) L&P, 3) P. PROJECTOR, 4) CONTRACER TESTER. 5)ROUNDNESS TESTER M/C
Education
ABHINAV EDUCATION FOUNDATIONPUNE
High School Diploma
04.2001
University Overview
Skills
Production Management,scheduling,Manpower reduction,Quality Control,Team Leadership,Budgeting,Process Improvements,Strategic Planning,Problem Solving,Resource Allocation,
Certification
In-house gauges Calibration.
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Achieved TPM award,MACE (MSIL) award
- 4 Award from Gabriel,2 Awards Tennco automotive,2 Awards ETL
- Primary role to achieve sales of 11+ cr.per month with less delivery loss.
- Achieved @12L saving in one year
- Reduced logistics cost by Rs. 120000 per month by ensuring 100% vehicle utilisation.
- Achieved single-digit setup time as per the target
- Achieved single-digit tool change time.
- Achieved the OEE target for all cells by reducing /eliminating losses
- Successfully reduced tool cost loss, Labour cost loss, etc
- Implementation JH
- PPM reduction (DEFECTS) from 25000 PPM to 500 PPM
- Successfully implemented the One-man multi-balancing to optimise resource utilisation.
- Instrumental in carrying out Why Why Analysis, Poka Yoke and maintaining the tool change schedule to improve the quality of the shaft.
- OEE increased from 70% to 93% with a reduction in losses.
- Successfully implemented Kaizen and achieved a reduction in tool change loss.
DELGHTED CUSTOMERS
DELGHTED CUSTOMERS
- Volvo Eicher, Royal Enfield, Mahindra and Mahindra-Haridwar, Mumbai, Nashik, Zahirabad.
- Bajaj Auto, Knorr Bremse, Carraro India, Haldex, Eaton USA and India
- Minigear Italy, Gear world North America, AtulAuto, Rajkot
- Gebriel India Ltd. -Nashik, Pune, Hosur
- Endurance Tech. Ltd
- Setco Automotive Ltd.
PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS
PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS
A result-oriented professional with over 12+ years of experience in Manufacturing & Engineering operations. Currently serving as AGM (Plant Head) with Shree Patel Industries. Surndarnagar Gujarat A keen planner & strategist with expertise in planning & controlling the production operations as per the capacity available with accountability. Demonstrated abilities in achieving cost savings across assignments & minimizing performance bottlenecks for achieving high productivity with maximization of Man, Machine & material. Managing activities in ERP. Effective communicator with excellent man management skills, strong analytical, problem solving & organizational abilities.TEAM LEADER
TEAM LEADER
- Key Purpose Of role – Ensure effective working of all functions of department in order to meet company’s goals & targets.
- Ensure team approach within department.
- Interaction with other functions of organization.
- Preparation of MIS.
- Planning & ensuring timely availability of import material through Purchase dept..
- Ensure systems & procedure adherence as per TS 16949.
Strength –
Strength –
- Team Leadership skill & Goal achievements by team work
- Result oriented
- Always try for understand New Technology
- Good knowledge of different machining processes & tooling
- Good knowledge of TPM /TS/ISO
- Customer Relationship management.
- Positive attitude
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Timeline
Plant Head
Shree Patel Industries
04.2016 - Current
Sr.Engineer to Sr.manager
Preci Forge and Gears Ltd
06.2010 - 04.2016
Sr.Engineer
Trans auto International (Jagdamba Auto Group)
03.2008 - 06.2010
Engineer
Radheya machining limited-Sanswadi
07.2004 - 03.2008
ABHINAV EDUCATION FOUNDATION
High School Diploma
04.2001