SUMIT MARNE
Product Manager
Pune
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven professional with a strong background in the auto industry, offering 14 years of expertise in Product Development and Manufacturing. Proven track record in delivering innovative solutions, optimizing processes, and ensuring high-quality production. Seeking a challenging role that leverages my skills to drive growth and success within a progressive organization.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager
TATA MOTORS
Pune
05.2017 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to develop cutting-edge automotive products, from concept to market launch.
- Successfully launched 10+ products meeting or exceeding quality, cost, and performance targets.
- Established and maintained effective relationships with suppliers, resulting in cost savings of 15%.
- Managed project budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure timely and on-budget project completion.
- Implemented design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for cost (DFC) principles, resulting in a 20% reduction in production costs.
- Collaborated with marketing and sales teams to identify customer needs, market trends, and competitive analysis, driving product innovation.
Production Shift Leader
TATA MOTORS
Pune
12.2011 - 05.2017
- Oversaw all aspects of manufacturing operations, including production scheduling, quality control, and cost management.
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles, resulting in a 30% increase in production efficiency and a 25% reduction in defects.
- Developed and executed strategies to optimize the supply chain, reducing lead times by 20%.
- Ensured compliance with safety and environmental regulations, maintaining a stellar safety record and minimizing environmental impact.
- Led a team of 50+ employees, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, and accountability.
Senior Associate
TATA MOTORS
Pune
08.2010 - 12.2011
- To audit Welding fixtures.
- Improvement in tooling.
- Updating tool engineering (As per manufactured with old procedure).
- Problem solving related to product fitment as per quality standard.
- Automation in tooling.
- Pokayoke in tooling
- Trouble shooting.
- Development & Modification of new pneumatic circuits.
- Monitoring day to day quality standard.
Diploma Trainee
TATA MOTORS
Pune
08.2009 - 08.2010
- Checking of components with the help of 1 st principle.
- Preparing the development reports of components.
- To verify the fixtures.
- Checking the sub-assemblies.
- Maintaining daily log book of problems of gear box at the end of engine shop & as well as on chassis line.
Education
BE Mechanical, The Institute of Engineers, India
Pune 02.2011 - 06.2022
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Pune 07.2006 - 07.2009
Skills
Product Planning
Cross functional team leadership
Cost reduction
Excellent communication skills
Execution skills
Execution skills
Ability to build strong relationships
Problem solving skills
Manufacturing process optimization
Supplier relationship management
Lean Manufacturing
Timeline
Senior Manager
TATA MOTORS
05.2017 - Current
Production Shift Leader
TATA MOTORS
12.2011 - 05.2017
BE Mechanical, The Institute of Engineers, India
02.2011 - 06.2022
Senior Associate
TATA MOTORS
08.2010 - 12.2011
Diploma Trainee
TATA MOTORS
08.2009 - 08.2010
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
07.2006 - 07.2009