Sudhir Choudhari
Pune
Summary
A dynamic and results-driven Assembly Manager with 20 years of experience in the manufacturing sector, specializing in assembly, production, and plant engineering. Expertise in LEAN manufacturing, process improvement, and efficiency optimization. Proven track record in driving cost-effective production systems, quality improvements, and product development. Experienced in new factory setups, plant operations, and managing cross-functional teams to meet production targets. Key competencies also include KANBAN, VMI, Call-Off, inventory management, scheduling, and process quality improvement. Hands-on experience in managing a variety of production processes, including shot blasting, painting, machine testing, and dispatch.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Assembly Manager
Dynapac Road Construction Equipment (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
07.2008 - Current
- Company Overview: Previously part of Atlas Copco Ltd
- Successful implementation of LEAN manufacturing in complete operations including supply chain, assembly lines, quality and dispatch
- Achieving production target of 1500 rollers from assembly lines
- Productivity improvements & eliminating non-value-added operations through lean philosophy
- Achieved lead time reduction by 16 hours in soil compactor and 20 hours in asphalt compactor assembly line
- Hands on experience of implementation and sustenance of KANBAN and VMI
- Effectively lead, coach and develop a team to accomplish operational objectives
- Set up health and safety audit procedures and improve safety efficiencies
- Establish and maintain quality levels for all assigned products to meet First Pass Yield targets
- Preparation, start-up and support for new product development
- Maintained delivery efficiency by close monitoring of production sequence & customer demands
- Inventory control through cycle count and close production planning for optimized finished good
- Coordination with other functions to ensure smooth flow of assembly, quality of product and delivery
- Strong support to sales and aftermarket to meet organization’s goal
- Plan and coordinate all maintenance activities in the facilities including analysing equipment needs, reliability issues, developing preventive maintenance programs
- Manage the maintenance expenses by ensuring best practices in the industry
- Plan and oversee all repair and installation activities
- Developing Monthly and quarterly plans for production based on forecasting
- Conduct evaluation for procurement cycle, Supplier manufacturing process and transportation facility to improve Cost, Inventory, Supplier delivery efficiency
- Previously part of Atlas Copco Ltd
Project Coordinator
Dynapac Road Construction Equipment (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Company Overview: Previously part of Atlas Copco Ltd
- Worked as a project co-ordinator for building new factory of Dynapac at Pune
- Developed green field project into completely new production facility
- Systematic monitoring of budget and time plan for new factory building
- Capacity design and optimization of compact substation, diesel generator, air compressor, electrical control room
- Design of production facility including process flow layout, material flow, Pneumatic & electrical supplies, cranes, utility set-up
- Co-ordination for fire system, ETP/STP plant, office building, dock-leveller, plant civil work
- Follow-up with all agencies working for site building
- Complete experience of new factory set-up
- Previously part of Atlas Copco Ltd
Assembly Engineer
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd
Gurgaon, Hariyana
01.2006 - 07.2007
- Company Overview : Large two wheeler manufacturer
- Lead of large team of 90 technicians to achieve production target
- Monitoring Production on hourly basis, Capturing of loss times like Breakdowns, Material shortages, Changeover
- Meeting First Time Quality target
- Generation of action plan and implementation of corrective action
- Implementing TPM activities & quality systems like Poka-Yoke, Kaizen
- PFMEA of complete process of engine assembly
- Implementation of new models, new parts on assembly line with concerned team
- Part of production ramp up team, From 1000 vehicles to 1200 per shift
- Previously part of Atlas Copco Ltd
Assembly Engineer
MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA LTD
Igatpuri Nashik
12.2005 - 12.2006
- Company Overview: The Mahindra Group’s Automotive Sector is in the business of manufacturing and marketing utility vehicles and light commercial vehicles, including three-wheelers
- Lead of large team of 35 technicians to achieve production target
- Responsible for assembly line of CRDe engines
- Preparation of standard operating procedure for assembly processes
- Worked on field concerns supporting plant engine team
- Implemented multi spindle torque machine for oil sump assembly
- Daily loss analysis and reporting
- Implementation of ECN on assembly line
- Multi skilling of assembly technicians
- Ensuring first time right assembly through various check points and POKAYOKE
- The Mahindra Group’s Automotive Sector is in the business of manufacturing and marketing utility vehicles and light commercial vehicles, including three-wheelers
Education
B. Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University
Raigad06-2005
Management Development Program - National Development program for Future Managers – Atlas Copco (INDIA) Ltd
Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore
BangaloreLEAN manufacturing training -
Karlskrona, SwedenSkills
- LEAN Manufacturing Implementation
- Process Planning & Continuous Improvement
- Assembly Line Optimization
- New Product Development
- KANBAN
- VMI
- Call-Off Systems
- Production Scheduling & Forecasting
- Cost Optimization & Product Costing
- Quality Control
- First Pass Yield (FPY) Improvement
- Plant Maintenance & Reliability Management
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
- Staff Development
- ERP Systems
- SAP
- BPCS
- Health & Safety Compliance
- ISO 14001
- ISO 18001
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Marathi
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing table tennis
- Playing cricket
- Musical Instruments
Notableaccolades
- Reduce machine (Soil Compactor) cost by 27584 INR by reduction in assembly time through LEAN technique
- New line set up with capacity of 1500 machines/year
- Change assembly line concept from supermarket to line side storage to suit business requirement
- Assembly line efficiency increased up to 90 % through LEAN tools
- Reduction in inventory by fixing material storage quantity online
- Complete set up of new factory at Pune – Green Field Project
Personal Information
- Age: 43
- Date of Birth: 10/01/81
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Dynapac Road Construction Equipment (India) Pvt. Ltd.
08.2018 - 02.2019
Assembly Manager
Dynapac Road Construction Equipment (India) Pvt. Ltd.
07.2008 - Current
Assembly Engineer
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd
01.2006 - 07.2007
Assembly Engineer
MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA LTD
12.2005 - 12.2006
B. Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University
Management Development Program - National Development program for Future Managers – Atlas Copco (INDIA) Ltd
Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore
LEAN manufacturing training -
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