Sagar S. Nagare
Nashik
Summary
Results-driven Mechanical Engineer with 24 years in automotive manufacturing, production planning, and supply chain management. Expertise in establishing manufacturing facilities, optimizing production processes, and implementing quality systems. Skilled in Lean Manufacturing, ISO/TS 16949, and continuous improvement methodologies, enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Overview
3
3
Languages
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager – Production
MSKH Seating System India Pvt. Ltd.
08.2017 - 11.2024
- Managed JIT seating line production for THAR 3 Door, THAR ROXX 5 Door, and XUV 3XO, ensuring alignment with production schedules.
- Achieved daily production targets as per customer schedules.
- Led production, safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Managed annual production budgets, manpower planning, and capacity planning.
- Coordinated plant layout development and facility expansion, enhancing operational efficiency across cross-functional projects.
- Conducted daily production reviews and monitored KPIs including OEE, IPPM, Scrap, Rework, and Overtime.
- Implemented 5S, Kaizen, Daily Work Management (DWM), Internal Audits, and SAP systems.
- Successfully established the new Nashik seating plant from Day One.
- Led successful transfer of the THAR 3 Door production line from Pune to Nashik.
- Installed palletized and belt conveyor assembly lines for THAR ROXX and XUV 3XO.
- Increased THAR ROXX production from 1 to 240 seat sets per shift.
- Increased XUV 3XO production from 1 to 250 seat sets per shift.
- Implemented DOJO (Dexterity School) for operator skill development.
- Reduced scrap and overtime while lowering consumable costs through targeted process improvements.
Deputy Manager – SCM (PPC & Dispatch)
Jai Bharat Maruti Auto Ltd.
Nashik
01.2014 - 12.2018
- Production Planning & Control (Managed production planning and control activities)
- Coordinated dispatch planning to ensure on-time deliveries
- Customer Schedule Management
- Assessed capacity requirements for production
- Production Monitoring
- Facilitated continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency
- Improved productivity and delivery performance.
- Team & Manpower Management
- Coordination with Production, Quality, Stores, and Sales
- Produced management information system reports to support decision-making
- Reduced production losses through Loss Time Analysis.
- Implemented Poka-Yoke systems for welding fixtures.
- Successfully developed and commissioned the Xylo Assembly Production Line.
Assistant Manager – Production (Weld Shop)
Supreme Autoshell (I) Pvt. Ltd.
02.2012 - 02.2014
- Spot, Projection & MIG Welding
- Welding Process Validation
- Production Planning
- Capacity Planning
- Process Improvement
- Enhanced quality control processes, contributing to improved product standards and customer satisfaction.
- Developed and maintained ISO/TS documentation, ensuring compliance with industry standards and facilitating operational integrity.
- Maintained operator qualification records, supporting regulatory adherence and workforce competency.
JBM Auto Ltd , Nashik
Assistant manager
11.2007 - 02.2012
- Spot, Projection & MIG Welding
- Welding Process Validation
- Production Planning
- Capacity Planning
- Process Improvement
- Enhanced quality control processes, contributing to improved product standards and customer satisfaction.
- Developed and maintained ISO/TS documentation, ensuring compliance with industry standards and facilitating operational integrity.
- Maintained operator qualification records, supporting regulatory adherence and workforce competency.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
- Resolved customer queries and problems using effective communication and providing step-by-step solutions.
- Trained and mentored employees to maximise team performance.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Developed excellent working knowledge of industry trends and improvements in processes.
Production Engineer
Shivam Paints Pvt. Ltd.
Nashik
05.2002 - 10.2006
- Production Planning
- Optimised processes through Kaizen, leading to increased productivity.
- Implemented scrap reduction practices, resulting in enhanced resource efficiency.
- Identified cost-saving opportunities, contributing to effective budget management.
- Press Shop & Assembly Shop Management
- Process Audit
- Product Audit
- Engineering Change Implementation
- Quality Documentation
- Established Single Piece Flow Assembly Line.
- Implemented TS Quality System.
- Customer Complaint Handling
Service Coordinator
Videocon Appliances Ltd.
05.2001 - 04.2002
Trainee Engineer
Jyoti Structures Ltd.
09.2000 - 05.2001
Education
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
HHJB Polytechnic
Chandwad, Nashik01-2000
SSC -
J S Rungta Highschool
Nashik01-1995
Skills
- Production control
- Production & Dispatch Planning
- Production Scheduling
- Capacity Planning
- Supply Chain Management (SCM)
- Automotive Assembly Operations
- Weld Shop Operations
- Welding techniques
- Lean Manufacturing
- Kaizen implementation
- Continuous Improvement
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- ISO 16949 compliance
- Manpower Management
- SAP
- Sheet Metal Manufacturing
Languages
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Marathi
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Manager – Production
MSKH Seating System India Pvt. Ltd.
08.2017 - 11.2024
Deputy Manager – SCM (PPC & Dispatch)
Jai Bharat Maruti Auto Ltd.
01.2014 - 12.2018
Assistant Manager – Production (Weld Shop)
Supreme Autoshell (I) Pvt. Ltd.
02.2012 - 02.2014
JBM Auto Ltd , Nashik
Assistant manager
11.2007 - 02.2012
Production Engineer
Shivam Paints Pvt. Ltd.
05.2002 - 10.2006
Service Coordinator
Videocon Appliances Ltd.
05.2001 - 04.2002
Trainee Engineer
Jyoti Structures Ltd.
09.2000 - 05.2001
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
HHJB Polytechnic
SSC -
J S Rungta Highschool