ROHIT DAMLE
Strategic management / Operations Management / Supply chain Management
PUNE,Maharashtra
Summary
- A result-oriented and performance-driven professional with an experience of nearly 18 years in the Automotive Industry.
- Hands-on experience of vehicle assembly process, Supply chain management and expert in handling of Lith ion EV batteries.
- Hands on experience on working on SAP and leading digital transformation projects in supply Chain. (Power BI , Power automate tools).
- Heading Claim Liaison team in Logistics and packaging improvement .
- Rich experience in meeting production targets, estimating manpower requirements, Warehouse management.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Manager (Logistics Operations Technical - Vehicle Assay)
Mercedes Benz India Ltd.
8 2015 - Current
- Leading a team of 70+ (Managers and operators) - Managing and directing Daily logistics operations activities including transport, warehousing, distribution, sourcing and inventory control; monitoring material feeding on vehicle production line as per production plan
- Performing quality controls by ensuring all materials received and shipped are in alignment with specifications and quality requirements; designing and modifying line feeding process and improve efficiency
- Expert in HV EV Lithium ion battery storage and handling in Logistics area (Received related battery training in MB Germany motherplant). Implemented all safety requirement in Logistics required to support first EV production in MB India.
- Improving operational systems, processes and best practices for organizational well-being; performing cross-functional coordination, ensuring quality management, monitoring material shortage and resolving production issues
- Successfully executed new product launch activities/ introduction of multiple new car models first time in India.
- performing IATF audits and closures
- Leading a team of Claim Liaison department to ensure optimal management of all claims and investigating all issues, analyzing daily part rejection due to inbound and outbound transport damage and providing packaging improvement solutions.
- Conceptualized and evolved new packaging and boxing concept which gained reduction of 7% containers requirement for SUV model for lot of 48 vehicle batch supplied from USA
- Successfully implemented vehicle Battery management digitization project reducing overall 2 manpower and simplifying overall control on process.
Manager (Production - Vehicle Assly.)
Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2009 - 08.2015
- Responsible to handle the Assly analysis team
• Responsible for problem solving of daily manufacturing and process issues from assly line , CP6, shower, drive test & Finish center related to Part fitment, Partquality, fitments on body parts, etc.
• Root cause analysis using Problem solving tools i.e8D , SPC etc. and ensure successful closure of the defect. - Raised the initial OK threshold for the drive test from 80% to 96% and sustained
- Technical discussion / Co-ordination with R&D, Supplier Quality, Planning, Pilot Hall, Measurement room etc. and concerned agencies in order to implement corrective action plan.
• Conduct part fitment trails for new engineering change parts & resolving any issues with new part implementation.
• Coordinate with VW-Spain & VW Russia for issues related to platform parts.
• .Preparation of QMS documents related to Analysis team.
• Train and develop team members for assly processes to improve productivity.
• Assly process improvement through Kaizens.
Assistant Manager (Vehicle Assly Production - Trim Line In-charge)
Fiat India Automobiles Ltd.
05.2008 - 10.2009
- Acted as a CFT member of a group that built the facilities for the vehicle production line
- Achieved production ramp up target from 30/shift to 90/ shift after assembly line modifications
- Played a crucial part in the WCM activities' implementation of the PD pillar (People development).
Engineer
Force Motors Ltd.
01.2006 - 05.2008
- Worked on various projects including: DMN (Design modification note) implementation, HCV cabin tooling transfer from MAN AG, HCV project monitoring activities.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) -
GS Moze College of Engineering
Pune 05.2002 - 05.2005
Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical) -
Y.B. Patil Polytechnic
PUNE 04.1999 - 04.2002
Skills
Leadership & Team Management
Logistics & Production Operations
Procurement & Warehouse Operations
Quality Management
Preventive & Corrective Actions
Safety Adherence
Parts Claim Management
Defect Analysis & Technical Support
Strategic Planning
Workforce Management
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Marathi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Certification
Certified Lith Ion battery expert
Timeline
Manager (Production - Vehicle Assly.)
Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2009 - 08.2015
Assistant Manager (Vehicle Assly Production - Trim Line In-charge)
Fiat India Automobiles Ltd.
05.2008 - 10.2009
Engineer
Force Motors Ltd.
01.2006 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) -
GS Moze College of Engineering
05.2002 - 05.2005
Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical) -
Y.B. Patil Polytechnic
04.1999 - 04.2002
Manager (Logistics Operations Technical - Vehicle Assay)
Mercedes Benz India Ltd.
8 2015 - Current